Pyrgos Beach, Gavdos

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.)

About this beach

Pyrgos has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.

Pyrgos is oriented towards the west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

Pyrgos has sand and pebbles underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.

For amenities, Pyrgos has natural shade.

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Nearby beaches oriented away from the Meltemi

• 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)

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