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Alykes Kitrous Beach, Pieria

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

The sandy shore beside the historic salt pans

Alykes Kitrous lies on the coast of northern Pieria, on the western shore of the Thermaikos Gulf, beside the Kitros lagoon and its namesake salt pans. The sandy beach, also known as Skala Alykon or the beach of Kitros, stretches for about 250 metres, with fine and coarser sand and a sandy seabed that deepens gradually.

It owes its name to the salt works of Kitros, among the largest in the country, where official sources put salt production at around 40,000 tons a year. Salt-making here has a long history: a 1725 record from the religious court of Veria attests that the salt pans were already operating in Ottoman times, while tradition traces production back to the late Roman and Byzantine periods. The lagoon, at the site of ancient Atherada, where the harbour of ancient Pydna is believed to have stood, is part of the Natura 2000 network and hosts flamingos and rare wading birds in winter, while its sand dunes are reported to be the most extensive in northern Greece.

The beach is organized, with sunbeds and umbrellas in season, a beach bar, and cafés and tavernas close by. Access is via a paved road that reaches close to the shore, with parking nearby.

Region
Pieria, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
40.37714, 22.6317

About this beach

Alykes Kitrous usually stays sheltered in the summer wind. 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 Alykes Kitrous opens to the north-east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

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

For amenities, Alykes Kitrous has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.

Good to know

Does Alykes Kitrous beach get windy?

Alykes Kitrous usually stays sheltered in the summer wind. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the summer wind; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Alykes Kitrous beach?

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

What is Alykes Kitrous beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Alykes Kitrous beach have?

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

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