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Vathy Beach, Lakonia

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

Vathy: the long sands near Gythio

Vathy is a large sandy beach near Gythio in Lakonia. It spreads across the bay of the same name on the Mani coast, with fine and coarse sand along its length.

The bay is framed by lush vegetation at the northern edge of Mani. The shore is reported as a nesting site for the Caretta caretta sea turtle, which gives the area particular natural interest.

It is an organized beach with a beach bar and cafe, seasonal umbrellas and sunbeds, showers and WC in the summer months, and parking nearby. The shallow water and sand make it a convenient choice for families.

Region
Lakonia, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
36.70806, 22.52588

About this beach

Vathy 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.

The shoreline at Vathy faces east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

Vathy has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.

For amenities, Vathy has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, natural shade and parking nearby. There is a campsite nearby (Camping Kronos, ~451 m).

Good to know

Does Vathy beach get windy?

Vathy has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Vathy beach?

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

What is Vathy beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Vathy beach have?

It has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds and parking nearby.

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