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Paralia Rakopotamou Beach, Magnesia (Pelion)

See practical info for Paralia Rakopotamou in Magnesia (Pelion), including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

A hidden cove with waterfalls

Fine sand in a cove framed by reddish cliffs, with deep blue-green water, on the Aegean side of Pelion. Behind the beach are waterfalls up to ~30 m and a 19th-century single-arch stone bridge.

Three coves: the main one with a beach bar and parking, and two hidden and wild (with a naturist section). The main beach is unseen from the road — you descend by a hidden path.

Region
Magnesia (Pelion), Greece
Beach type
Sand & pebbles
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
39.64321, 22.8976

About this beach

Paralia Rakopotamou is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. 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 bay at Paralia Rakopotamou opens to the east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

Paralia Rakopotamou has sand and pebbles underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.

For amenities, Paralia Rakopotamou has an organised beach, a beach bar, natural shade and parking nearby.

Good to know

Does Paralia Rakopotamou beach get windy?

Paralia Rakopotamou is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. 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 Paralia Rakopotamou beach?

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

What is Paralia Rakopotamou beach like?

A sand & pebbles beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Paralia Rakopotamou beach have?

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

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