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Beaches in Lakonia usually better when the meltemi blows
When the meltemi blows, more comfortable beaches in Lakonia are often bays oriented away from it. These 32 beaches sit away from it based on the geospatial exposure model — still check live conditions before you go.
- Skopa Pebbles - Moderate access
- Thyni Sand & pebbles - Moderate access
- Poulia Pebbles - Moderate access
- Paralia Trinisa Sandy - Easy road access
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Paralia Simos
Sandy - Easy road access
The exotic double beach of Elafonisos — Note: it is on the island of Elafonisos, reached only by ferry from Pounta (~10 minutes). A natural, unorganized setting within a protected zone.
- Anepisimi Gymnistiki Paralia Pebbles - Moderate access
- Paralia Sarakiniko Sandy - Easy road access
- Paralia Mavrovouniou Sandy - Easy road access
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Paralia Kotrona
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
The heart of eastern Mani — Kotronas beach lies in the largest seaside village of eastern Mani, built at the head of a bay, in Lakonia. Pebbles and coarse sand make up the…
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Chalikia Vata
Pebbles - Easy road access
Chalikia Vata: pebbles of inner Mani — Chalikia Vata is a secluded pebble beach in East Mani, on the western shore of the Laconian Gulf, just west of Kotronas. It sits in the bay of…
- Agia Kyriaki Pebbles - Easy road access
- Paralia Kato Mezapos Moderate access
- Paralia Aglyftis Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
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Itylo
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
Oitylo: the bay with a history — Oitylo beach lies in the bay of the same name in East Mani, Lakonia, near Neo Oitylo and Karavostasi. It is a shore of pebbles and coarse sand, below…
- Tigania Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Romaiki Paralia Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Kyani Akti Sandy - Easy road access
- Pyla Sand & pebbles - Moderate access
- Paralia Almyrou Moderate access
- Kalamakia Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
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Pounta
Sandy - Easy road access
The kitesurf spot facing Elafonisos — A mainland sandy beach, ~350 m across the channel from Elafonisos, with golden sand, dunes and cedars and shallow, warm water — family-friendly. It…
- Karavostasi Itylou Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Plytra - Pachia Ammos Sandy - Easy road access
- Paralia tis Pikrias Pebbles - Moderate access
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Paralia Selinitsas
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
A Blue-Flag beach with turtles — A long (~1,400 m) beach ~5 km from Gythio, with fine golden sand and small pebbles, organized (umbrellas, sunbeds, a beach bar) and Blue Flag-awarded.
- Viandini (Vourkos) Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
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Paralia Neratziona
Sandy - Easy road access
Neratziona: golden sand in Vatika — Neratziona beach lies in the Vatika area, near Neapoli Voion in southern Lakonia. It is a sandy shore of golden sand and shallow water, also known as…
- Artani Pebbles - Moderate access
- Paralia Kokkinia Sandy - Easy road access
- Charakia Sandy - Moderate access
- Paralia Valtaki Sandy - Easy road access
- Karavostasi (Plytra) Moderate access
Which beaches in Lakonia may be better when the meltemi blows?
The bays listed here are shielded from the meltemi in the exposure model, so they may be more comfortable when it blows. Local conditions still vary, so confirm wind and waves before you go.
Does this guarantee low waves?
No. Shelter shows which coasts are shielded from a wind direction, not guaranteed calm or low waves. On strong-wind days follow local flags and check live wind and waves in the app.