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Ormos tou Odyssea Beach, Preveza

See practical info for Ormos tou Odyssea in Preveza, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

The cove tradition gives to Odysseus

Ormos tou Odyssea opens a little south of Parga, east of Ammoudia, near the village of Valanidorachi in the Preveza region. It is a small, secluded bay of sand and dunes, hidden among the hills.

The cove lies close to the mouth of the Acheron, the river myth ties to the underworld. Tradition holds that Odysseus once came ashore here, and it is to that legend that the beach owes its name. A small stream reaches the sea at one end, while a little harbour for boats forms at the other.

The beach is unorganized, though canteens are reported to operate for the basics. The road runs almost to the shore and ends in a dirt stretch, while many visitors also arrive by boat.

Region
Preveza, Greece
Beach type
Pebbles
Access
Moderate access
Coordinates
39.21607, 20.48631

About this beach

Ormos tou Odyssea 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.

The shoreline at Ormos tou Odyssea faces south-west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and easterly winds.

Ormos tou Odyssea has pebbles underfoot with water that deepens close to shore.

For amenities, Ormos tou Odyssea has natural shade.

Good to know

Does Ormos tou Odyssea beach get windy?

Ormos tou Odyssea 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 Ormos tou Odyssea beach?

Access is moderate access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Ormos tou Odyssea beach like?

A pebbles beach with deep water.

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