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Afales Beach, Ithaca

See practical info for Afales in Ithaca, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

The northern bay of successive coves

Afales is a large bay in northern Ithaca, near the village of Platrithias, holding a string of pebble beaches with rocks. It opens toward the north, with turquoise water and wild, natural vegetation around it.

Along the island's northern shore the coastline forms successive coves that follow one another like waves, giving Afales the character of a remote, untouched landscape. The area keeps its wild nature, away from the settlements, with pebbles and rocks framing the open water.

The beaches are unorganized, with natural shade in places and medium-depth water. Terrabook reports access by a paved road from Gefyri in Platrithias, then a descent to the individual shores from the end of the road, where there is also room for parking.

Region
Ithaca, Greece
Beach type
Pebbles
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
38.46715, 20.64258

About this beach

Afales is exposed in the maistros — often choppy on summer NW/W afternoons. 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.

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

Afales has pebbles underfoot.

For amenities, Afales has natural shade and parking nearby.

Good to know

Does Afales beach get windy?

Afales is exposed in the maistros — often choppy on summer NW/W afternoons. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the maistros; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Afales beach?

Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Afales beach like?

A pebbles beach.

What facilities does Afales beach have?

It has parking nearby.

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