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Pyrgos Beach, Gavdos
See practical info for Pyrgos in Gavdos, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
A double beach for turtle nesting
Two sandy beaches split by rocks, with shallow blue-green water and earthen cliffs, on the northwest coast of Gavdos. A sea-turtle nesting site, with very few people.
Wild, with no facilities — bring water, food and shade. Hard access: a ~2-2.5 hour hike from Ampelo, or by boat. (The chair monument at the southernmost point is elsewhere, at Trypiti.)
- Region
- Gavdos, Greece
- Beach type
- Sand & pebbles
- Access
- Moderate access
- Coordinates
- 34.86684, 24.06605
- Quiet
About this beach
Pyrgos is oriented towards 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.
Pyrgos has sand and pebbles underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.
For amenities, Pyrgos has natural shade.
Open the app for live recommendation score, wind exposure, waves, best time of day and nearby alternatives.
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Nearby beaches oriented away from the Meltemi
Other beaches in Gavdos
- Sarakiniko Sandy - Easy road access
- Agios Ioannis Sandy - Easy path
- Trypiti Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Korfos Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Potamos Sandy - Difficult access (path)
- Lavrakas Sandy - Difficult access (path)
- Lakkoudi Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Livas Sand & pebbles - Moderate access