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Komotini Fanari Arogi Beach, Rodopi
See practical info for Komotini Fanari Arogi in Rodopi, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The sandy strip between sea and lagoons
Arogi stretches along the Thracian coast of Rodopi, about 33 kilometres southwest of Komotini, as the natural continuation of the long sandy beach of Fanari. Its fine sand runs for kilometres, forming one of the most extensive sandy shorelines in Thrace. The settlement of the same name was recognised in 1924 and settled by refugees who traced their roots to Sinapli in Eastern Rumelia.
The character of the place is defined by the water that surrounds it: the beach sits on a narrow strip of land between the sea and the lagoons of Xirolimni and Karatza, at the western edge of the Vistonida gulf. These wetlands, part of the National Park of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace and the Natura 2000 network, host a wealth of birdlife, and the scenery alternates between dunes, reed beds and open horizon. The beach is reported to have received Blue Flag awards over the years.
Arogi is listed in the official seatrac.gr directory, with a Seatrac device providing autonomous sea access for people with mobility difficulties. The same directory notes parking, an access walkway, a shower and changing facilities along the waterfront.
- Region
- Rodopi, Greece
- Access
- Moderate access
- Coordinates
- 40.94915, 25.165847
- Organized beach
- Beach bar
- Sunbeds
About this beach
The bay at Komotini Fanari Arogi opens to the south-west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and easterly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.
For amenities, Komotini Fanari Arogi has an organised beach, a beach bar and sunbeds. It has a Seatrac assisted-access unit for accessibility — confirm it is in service before travelling. There is a campsite nearby (Δημοτικό Κάμπινγκ, ~2325 m).
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