#Kyparissia Beach

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Kyparissia Beach Welcome to Kyparissia Beach, a charming 3-star hotel nestled in the picturesque town of Kyparissia, Greece. With its prime location just 0.25 km from the city center, this hotel offers a tranquil retreat where you can soak up the sun, feel the sand between your toes, and enjoy the beauty of the Ionian Sea. Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway or a family vacation, Kyparissia Beach is the perfect destination for relaxation and rejuvenation. At Kyparissia Beach, you'll find 27 comfortable and well-appointed rooms that provide a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Each room is designed with your comfort in mind, featuring modern amenities and tasteful decor. Whether you choose a standard room or a suite, you can expect a restful night's sleep and a pleasant stay. Check-in at At Kyparissia Beach, your stay is not just about the stunning views and comfortable accommodations. The hotel offers a range of entertainment facilities to ensure that your time here is truly unforgettable....

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Dionysus' spring in Kyparissia as it looks on google maps. I was there this summer but I had to leave early and didn't find the time to go check it out irl. It's not pretty though and I wish they would demolish this whole cringe thing and make it nicer.

Dionysus is supposed to have created the spring when he arrived on the shore and felt thirsty. It's literally right next to the beach. In this photo, the beach is right behind the viewer.

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All the places that participated in the Trojan War on the side of the Greeks according to the Iliad

Below is a list of all the areas mentioned by Homer, in their original names. Bold text is used for areas that retain their name, places that still exist and are inhabited or are unearthed ancient settlements. However, please keep in mind that my English transliteration might be all over the place, as I transliterated them on my own straight from the ancient text.

Boeotia: Aulis, Skhinos, Eteonos, Skolos, Thespia (nowadays Thespies), Mykalissos, Graea (nowadays Tanagra, do I keep it? It’s also the origin of the name Graecia > Greece), Arma, Eilesio, Erythres (nowadays a part of Attica), Yli (built near the lake that is still called Yliki), Peteonas, Okalei, Medeon, Thisvi, Koronia, Aliartos, Plateae, Ypothives, Oghistos, Arni (later Chaeronia), Mideia, Nisa, Anthidona (nowadays the area belongs to Euboea), Orchomenos, Minio, Asplidona.

Orchomenos

Phocis: Kyparissos, Pythona, Krissa (now Khrisso), Daulis, Panopeas, Anemoria, Iampolis, area around Kifisos river, Lilaea. 

Daulis 

Locris (present-day parts of Phocis and Aetolia-Acarnania): Kalliaros, Cynus, Opus, Avyies, Vissa, Skarfi, Tarfi, Thronio (the nearby settlement nowadays is Neo (new) Thronio, in Phthiotis).

Euboea island: Chalcis, Eretria, Istiaea, Kirinthos, Styra, Karystos (a 100% there, well done Euboea)

Chalcis

Athens

Salamina island

Argos (also called Argolis): Argos, Tiryntha, Hermione, Asini, Troezen, Heiones, Epidaurus, Aegina island, Masita, Mycenae. 

Aegina island

Corinth, Kleones, Sikyona (nowadays Sikyonies), Tonoessa, Yperisia, Aegio, Pellini, Aegialos, Eliki.

Ruins of Ancient Kleones

Lacedaemona (also called Laconia): Sparta, Fari, Messi, Vrysies (could it be associated to the current village Vryses?), Avyies (could it be associated to the current town Aeyes?), Amykles, Elos, Loeo, Oitylon.

Oitylon

Pylos, Arini, Thryo, around Alfios river, Kyparissienta (nowadays Kyparissia), Amphiyenia, Pteleos, Elos, Dorion.

Kyparissia

Arcadia: Mount Kyllini, Feneos, Ripi, Stratia, Orchomenos, Enispi, Mantineia, Stymphalos, Parrasia. 

Mount Kyllini 

Ilida, Vouprasio, Yrmini, Myrsinos (nowadays Myrsini), Olenia, Alisio. Echinae islands (nowadays Echinades), Doulihion island. 

Echinades islands 

Cephalonia island, Ithaca island, Krokylia, Aeyilipa, Sami, Zakynthos island.

Beach in Sami, Cephalonia island.

Aetolia: Pleuron, Olenos, Pyllini, Chalcis, Calydona.

Ancient theatre found in Pleuron 

Crete island: Knossos, Gortyna, Militos (there is a place named Milatos nowdays, not sure it’s the same), Lyktos (nearby village named Lyttos), Lykasto, Phaestos, Rytio. 

Gortyna.

Rhodes island: Lindos, Ialysos, Kameiros.

Lindos

Symi island, Nisyros island, Krapathos island (nowadays called Karpathos), Kasos island, Kos island, Kalydnes island (nowadays Kalymnos...do I keep it?)

Nisyros island 

Halos, Alopi, Trihina, Phthia, Hellas. (Note: Homer now jumps north, towards Thessaly. He already mentioned regions of Phthiotis, however the Ancient Phthia corresponded to modern Phthiotis but also extended very much in the north, across Thessaly. As you also see, Hellas in Homer’s time was nothing more than just another area, although it was one of the areas, alongside Phthia and the rest here, controlled by Achilles. This might have been the reason its name grew so much in significance that eventually overpowered everything else and became the name of the nation and its lands. That happened very soon, maybe within a century or two after the Homeric Epics.) 

Pyrasos, Itona, Androna, Pteleos, Fylaki, Feres, Boibeis (mostly known as Karla nowadays), Iaolcos (Iolcos, later Volos through a painfully gradual procedure, do I keep it?), Glaphyres (nowadays Glaphyra)

Fun fact: It is Iaolcos > Iolcos > Yolcos > Yolos > Gholos > Volos. I wish them to get their shit together and go back to Iolcos

Mithoni, Thavmakia, Melivia, Olizona

(Massive Homeric leap to) Limnos island

Limnos

(And back again to) Trikki (nowdays called Trikala, do I keep it?), Ithomi, Oehalia.

Trikala

Ormenio, Asterio, Ypereia, mentions the white peaks of Titanos, which must be Othrys mountain, known as the Mountain of the Titans

Argissa, Orthi, Yirtoni, Oloosson (nowadays called Elassona, do I keep it?), Iloni

Elassona

Dodona, referring to it as δυσχείμερον, “which gets bad winters”

Ancient theatre of Dodona

And lastly,

Magnesia: Mount Pelion, characterized by Homer as εινοσíφυλλον, densely-leaved, meaning with dense forests. (Note: Homer does this weird thing, where he says that the Magnetes joined from Mt Pelion, however he has already mentioned several Magnetan locations including Iolcos, Feres, Pteleos etc. Then he makes a giant leap to the east to randomly include Limnos island, then he returns west of Magnesia, to the regions of Larisa and Trikala all the way to the outskirts of Epirus (Dodona) and then he suddenly returns to Magnesia and closes off with Pelion. Beats me.)

In Mt Pelion

Below is a map with all mentioned regions and their leaders in English.

Map from Greek mythology link

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Sea at November.......Θαλασσα του Νοεμβρη.... (at Irida Resort Kalonero Beach Kyparissia Messinia West Peloponnese Greece)

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For many people, some of the main attractions in Greece are the beaches. In this article, we present to you ten of our favourite beaches in Greece.

Best beaches in Greece, according to Google

If you do a simple Google search, you are likely to come up with the following best beaches in Greece:

Elafonisi beach and Balos beach in Crete

Navagio beach in Zakynthos

Perissa beach and Red beach in Santorini

Mylopotas beach in Ios

Myrtos beach in Kefalonia

Koukounaries beach in Skiathos

Sarakiniko beach in Milos

Porto Katsiki beach in Lefkada

Super Paradise beach in Mykonos

Voidokoilia Beach in Peloponnese

We have been to most of these beaches and, to be honest, were a little disappointed. Don’t get us wrong, all those beaches are amazingly pretty. Unfortunately though, as they have become very popular over the years, they are really crowded these days. Most of them are also full of beach bars, umbrellas and sunbeds. While these features might be popular with some people, we tend to look for other things.

Our personal favourite beaches in Greece

For us, a good beach should have enough space to feel relaxed in, have great waters to go snorkelling, and little or no ‘official’ facilities. In this article, we list our favourite beaches in Greece which tick some or all of those boxes.  

Kedrodasos, south western Crete

If you are visiting Elafonisi in Crete, make sure you also visit the nearby beach called Kedrodasos. This is a wild beach full of ancient cedar trees (Kedrodasos = forest of cedar trees) among the white sand dunes. If you have a car, you can drive on a dirt road going past several greenhouses, and then walk for 10-15 minutes to the beach. You can also reach Kedrodasos on foot from Elafonisi beach.

Kedrodasos is ideal for relaxing and snorkelling, and it is popular with free campers and naturists, though not nearly as popular as Gavdos and Chrissi. There are no facilities there, so make sure you take with you what you need. Like Elafonisi, Kedrodasos is part of the NATURA 2000 programme, and the ancient trees are protected by a special environmental plan. When you leave, please make sure to take all your belongings with you, including the trash!

Triopetra beach, South Crete

There is no chance you will find yourself on this beach by mistake. You will need to drive on a long, windy mountain road for almost a half hour until you get to see this wild, fantastic stretch of sand. In fact there is a beach bar and a few umbrellas, but only on a small part of the beach.

As with all the beaches in south Crete, the waves can get quite rough, so make sure you check the winds before you decide to drive here! If you are in the wider area, make sure you check out Agios Pavlos beach, and perhaps the more famous Preveli beach.

Agios Ioannis, Gavdos

The little island of Gavdos is a few hours south of Crete. You can access it by boat from several towns in south Crete. It features a wild landscape of cedar trees, sand dunes, and the clearest waters we have seen in Greece. The population is around 70 residents, all year round, plus the summer free campers.

Our favourite beach on Gavdos is Agios Ioannis, or Agiannis, situated in the north of Gavdos. Expect to meet several free campers and naturists, some of whom spend their whole summer here. There are also a few rooms to let, as well as a couple of cafes and tavernas, close to the beach.

The island gets quite busy in summer, so we strongly suggest visiting in early June or mid-September if you can. Make sure you ask in advance for any weather warnings, as the boats won’t depart in case of strong winds!

Belegrina beach, Chrissi Island

Chrissi is a tiny uninhabited island, an hour south of Crete. Belegrina beach, on the north of the island, is one of the loveliest beaches in Greece. The sand is really fine, and if you look closely you will see several tiny shells, that give the sand a unique pink colour. The water is crystal-clear, so if you visit make sure you bring your mask and snorkel.

The beach gets rather crowded when visitors arrive for a day trip from Ierapetra. It’s much calmer early in the morning and late in the evening, when the crowds are gone. It is possible to free-camp on the island – which makes the place quite busy in July and August. There are no rooms to let or hotels, and there may or may not be someone selling water and food, so please bring your own.

Much like Gavdos, Chrissi island can get very windy, so check the weather in advance.

Finikounda, south Peloponnese

Finikounda is a small village in southwest Peloponnese, between the famous historic towns of Methoni and Koroni. It lies on a sandy beach, and has several little tavernas and small shops.

To the west of the little village, there is a long beautiful beach, which is mostly sandy. As the beach is quite protected, it’s a great choice if you have a family or if you just want to spend a few relaxed days on the beach. There are a few campsites, apartments and hotels.

While in the area, make sure you visit the castles of Methoni and Koroni.

Kyparissia, west Peloponnese

On the west side of the Peloponnese, lies one of the the longest beaches in Greece. The stretch of sand between Kyparissia and Katakolo is mostly popular with locals, and you will almost always have your own space. It is ideal if you want to relax with a book, and swim all day long. One of our favourite spots is Elea, a few kilometres off Kyparissia.

The pine trees are really close to the sea, and the water is clear. There are also a few tavernas in the area, making Kyparissia an ideal all-day destination.

Simos beach, Elafonisos island

Simos beach is definitely one of the best beaches in Greece. If you can avoid the peak season, we totally recommend going there.

This beach is the trademark of Elafonisos island, which is south of the Peloponnese. It became popular over 30 years ago, with free campers at first. Over the years a campsite was built, and umbrellas and chairs were installed on the beach. However, parts of the beach still remain quiet and unspoilt.

There are two bays on Simos beach, both with fine golden sand, sand dunes and cedar trees. In August, white sea lilies grow on the sand.

Prasonisi beach, Rhodes

Prasonisi is a tiny island, located south of Rhodes island. During low tide, it becomes a peninsula attached to the southern tip of Rhodes island. There are two beaches, one on each side (east and west) of the peninsula. The east side is protected from the wind, whereas the west side is often very windy. As a result, the beach attracts both swimmers / sunbathers and windsurfers.

On the beach you can find water sports schools,  cafés and restaurants, as well as a mini market. Although surfers like Prasonisi beach, you can generally have your own space depending on the season you visit. Free camping is also popular over here.

Remember: During high tide, the island may be separated from Rhodes. So, if you go for a hike, make sure you return in time!

Plaka beach, Naxos

Plaka beach in Naxos follows from Agios Prokopios and Agia Anna beaches. It is one of the loveliest beaches in Greece. It is really a long stretch of fine, white sand, framed by big sand dunes.

There are several rooms to let and tavernas along the coast, but there are also quiet areas where you can relax under your umbrella. The water is crystal clear. Parts of the beach are protected from the winds, making this an ideal place to visit with a family. Bear in mind that naturism might be possible in some areas.

Egremni beach / Pefkoulia beach, Lefkada

 Egremni beach is one of the most famous Greek beaches. As a result, it is quite popular with visitors. In the past, you could get to the beach after going down a rather steep 350 stairs. After a strong earthquake in 2015 that destroyed part of the beach, Egremni is now only accessible by boat.

In our opinion, Egremni is one of the most attractive beaches in Greece, and you should definitely visit if you are in Lefkada. Even though it’s popular, it’s still quite long, so you will always have your own space.

If you don’t want to get a boat to Egremni, we suggest Pefkoulia beach. The pine trees (Pefkoulia = little pine trees) literally stretch all the way to the sand! Free camping is rather popular here – if you look carefully, you may see a few tents hidden between the pine trees. Finally, the far right side of the beach as you are looking to the sea, is a naturist area.

Not a beach person? No worries! Have a look at our article about the best time of year to visit Greece – you may be surprised!

              These are just ten of our favourite beaches in Greece, and they represent only a small percentage of what Greece has to offer. Which is YOUR favourite Greek beach? Let us know in the comments below!

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One of the upsides to renting a car in the Peloponesse is the ability to drive through the smallest towns along the way and discover hidden beaches with incredible caves and clear waters. We stumbled upon the hidden beach of Kyparissos on our way to Kardamyli...always on the search for remote beaches 💦💦💦 #greece🇬🇷 #epilogue #super_greece #beautifulgreece #wu_greece #topgreecephoto #beachlife🌴 #speechlessplaces #postcardplaces #travelpassion #athomeintheworld #girlsvsglobe #girlsabroad #postcardplaces #traveldreamseekers #explorerbabes #dreamtrips #darlingescapes #travelaroundtheworld #travelguide #dametraveler #femmetravel #iamtb #canon📷 #mustsee #beautifulmatters #travelholic (at Kyparissia, Lakonia, Greece) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpr0qqMggS3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nmb41u5mc4cg

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Kyparissia Beach Hotel - Κυπαρισσία ? 6 Ημέρες (5 Διανυκτερεύσεις) ? 2 Άτομα ΚΑΙ ένα Παιδί έως 2 ετών ? Πρωινό ? 01/08/2018 έως 26/08/2018 ? Early check in και Late check out κατόπιν διαθεσιμότητας!

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Ammos restaurant beach bar par Gruppo Decorativo

Localisation : Kyparissia, Grèce

Photographes :  Alexandros Tsakiris

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Ammos restaurant beach bar by Gruppo Decorativo, Kyparissia – Greece

The main goal was to harmonize construction with nature. Therefore, the materials and colors had to be in accordance with the local environment. Natural wood, rope and fabrics were some of the materials that we chose for this project. from Retail Design Blog http://retaildesignblog.net/2017/07/12/ammos-restaurant-beach-bar-by-gruppo-decorativo-kyparissia-greece/

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Landing of Guest with helicopter at Irida Beach Resort Suites... (at Irida Resort Kalonero Beach Kyparissia Messinia West Peloponnese Greece)

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Lillies at the beach..... (at Irida Resort Suites Kalo Nero Beach Kyparissia Messinia Peloponnese) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnK79fQBvlr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n6tjjorhcz5c

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Nice Sunset.... (at Irida Resort Suites Kalo Nero Beach Kyparissia Messinia Peloponnese) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnK7ekNBu-5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yrcdv962i98z

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