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Potamos Beach, Gavdos
See practical info for Potamos in Gavdos, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
Reddish sand at a gorge mouth
Reddish sand and shallow water at the mouth of a gorge, with dramatic clay formations and cliffs — visitors use the clay as an impromptu "spa". Usually wavy.
Essentially wild. Access by a ~1.5-2 hour hike from Ampelo, a dirt road ~500 m to the east, or by boat.
- Region
- Gavdos, Greece
- Beach type
- Sandy
- Access
- Difficult access (path)
- Coordinates
- 34.85955, 24.06292
About this beach
The bay at Potamos opens to the north-west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.
Potamos has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.
For amenities, Potamos has natural shade.
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