What is the water and sand quality of the Plaka beach?

The Plaka beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Plaka beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plaka beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Plaka beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Plaka beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Plaka beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Plaka beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Plaka beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature </li><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Plaka beach?

Plaka beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Hiking adventurers</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plaka beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plaka beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Lolos House is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plaka beach?

There are 494 places to stay in the Plaka beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Plaka beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=241762&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Manthos Blue</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=357661&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Boutique Hotel Kentrikon & Bungalows</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=539775&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Opalio</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2696167&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">House Smaragdi</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1786566&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Amelia Beach Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4254212&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Panagopoulos House</a></li></ul>

How far is the Plaka beach from parking?

The Plaka beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a long trail with descent at the end.

Are there any attractions nearby Plaka beach?

There are 4 attractions near Plaka beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Παραλία Αϊ-Γιάννη located in 0.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Plaka beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Plaka beach is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 15°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plaka beach (Thessaly) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Plaka beach (Thessaly) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Plaka beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.

Photo of Plaka beach with light fine pebble surface

Photo of Plaka beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Plaka beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Plaka beach located in natural area

Plaka beach

Áyios Dhimítrios, Greece

8.2

#48 out of 767 in Thessaly and Central Greece 7

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Light fine pebble Deserted

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Located outside the settlement

Plaka • 0.1 km

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Hiking Area Λιμάνι Χορευτου

3.3km

Hiking Area Brýsē

4.3km

Hiking Area Canyon Kathreftis

4.8km

Hiking Area Παλιό ελαιοτριβείο

5.8km

Park Πλατανάκια (Αδιέξοδο) Platanakia (Dead End)

8.1km

Cafe Lolos House

10 - Exceptional 150m

Bar Kavos Club

8.6 - Excellent 250m

Seafood Restaurant O Christos

9 - Excellent 360m

Restaurant Galeos Tavern

9.2 - Excellent 420m

Bar Kenta Seaside Bar

9.8 - Exceptional 450m

Bar Paralos Bar

9 - Excellent 500m

Greek Restaurant RESTAURANT AKROGIALI - SOLDATOS APOSTLE AND CHRISTOS

7.8 - Very good 550m

Cafe Hotel Evripides

8.8 - Excellent 580m

Restaurant Empeiríkos

6 - Pleasant 590m

Supermarket Aglainis Theodore "The Passage"

570m

Supermarket Aggelikas

2.6km

Supermarket Tsitsirikos

2.7km

Supermarket Super market

4.3km

Supermarket XOPEYTO MARKET

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Αϊ-Γιάννη

9 - Excellent 570m

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Αγίου Ιωάννη πηλιου

1km

Tourist Attraction Διασταύρωση Κισσού Χανιων

9 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Monk rock

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Πλατεία Μουρεσίου

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Natural pool of Damouhari

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Damouchari bay

10 - Exceptional 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Tsoúka

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Site seeing Paralia Agioi Saranta

10 - Exceptional 2.8km

Historical Landmark sea cave of Panagia Megalomata

4.5km

Historical Landmark Hellenomouseion of Zagora - Rigas Pheraios' School

4.6km

Historical Landmark Παραλία φακιστρα

4.6km

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About

Plaka beach is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 30th place out of 348 beaches in the Thessaly region 67.9 km away from its center, the city of Larissa. It is one of the beaches of Plaka settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+27 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

4.1 M/S

Wind

+26 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Plaka • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Λιμάνι Χορευτου

3.3km

Hiking Area Brýsē

4.3km

Hiking Area Canyon Kathreftis

4.8km

Hiking Area Παλιό ελαιοτριβείο

5.8km

Park Πλατανάκια (Αδιέξοδο) Platanakia (Dead End)

8.1km

Cafe Lolos House

10 - Exceptional 150m

Bar Kavos Club

8.6 - Excellent 250m

Seafood Restaurant O Christos

9 - Excellent 360m

Restaurant Galeos Tavern

9.2 - Excellent 420m

Bar Kenta Seaside Bar

9.8 - Exceptional 450m

Bar Paralos Bar

9 - Excellent 500m

Greek Restaurant RESTAURANT AKROGIALI - SOLDATOS APOSTLE AND CHRISTOS

7.8 - Very good 550m

Cafe Hotel Evripides

8.8 - Excellent 580m

Restaurant Empeiríkos

6 - Pleasant 590m

Supermarket Aglainis Theodore "The Passage"

570m

Supermarket Aggelikas

2.6km

Supermarket Tsitsirikos

2.7km

Supermarket Super market

4.3km

Supermarket XOPEYTO MARKET

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Αϊ-Γιάννη

9 - Excellent 570m

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Αγίου Ιωάννη πηλιου

1km

Tourist Attraction Διασταύρωση Κισσού Χανιων

9 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Monk rock

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Πλατεία Μουρεσίου

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Natural pool of Damouhari

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Damouchari bay

10 - Exceptional 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Tsoúka

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Site seeing Paralia Agioi Saranta

10 - Exceptional 2.8km

Historical Landmark sea cave of Panagia Megalomata

4.5km

Historical Landmark Hellenomouseion of Zagora - Rigas Pheraios' School

4.6km

Historical Landmark Παραλία φακιστρα

4.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

590m from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Hotel Manthos Blue

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Agios Ioannis Agiou Dimitriou • 580m from center

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680m from the beach

8.9 Excellent

House Smaragdi

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Located at nearest locality

Plaka • 650m from center

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800m from the beach

9 Excellent

Sea&Surf luxury beach&pool Apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Plaka • 770m from center

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900m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Amelia Beach Apartments

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Plaka • 880m from center

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970m from the beach

8.4 Very good

Opalio

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Agios Ioannis Agiou Dimitriou • 930m from center

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1km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Pelion Plaza

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Agios Ioannis Agiou Dimitriou • 990m from center

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1km from the beach

5.5 Pleasant

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Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Agios Ioannis Agiou Dimitriou • 1km from center

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1km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Boutique Hotel Kentrikon & Bungalows

Hotel

Agios Ioannis Agiou Dimitriou • 1km from center

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1km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Katerina Apartments

Entire Apartment

Agios Ioannis Agiou Dimitriou • 1km from center

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1km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Pansion Martha

Inn

Agios Ioannis Agiou Dimitriou • 1km from center

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1.1km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Panagopoulos House

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Plaka • 1.1km from center

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1.2km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Elsa Apartment

Entire Apartment

Agios Ioannis Agiou Dimitriou • 1.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

940m 12 min walk

Ag. Ioannis beach Agios Ioannis beach

8.3 Very good

1.6km 21 min walk

Banikas beach

6.3 Pleasant

2km 26 min walk

Papa Nero beach

8.3 Very good

2km

Brian beach

7.2 Good

2.6km

Agii Saranta beach

8.4 Very good

3.1km

Damouchari beach

7.5 Very good

3.4km

Port of Chorefto beach

5.9 Pleasant

4.6km

Chorefto Beach

8.3 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Plaka • 140m

Main locality of province

Larissa • 67.9km

Transport

Airport

VOL • 38.5km

Bus Station

Volos Astiko KTEL Bus Station • 20.4km

Train Station

Milee • 10.7km

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8.2 Very good

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8.2 Very good

The Zalos.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

For a daily parking fee of €6, you'll receive two complimentary cold coffees, but you'll need to pay extra for water. Two sun beds with an umbrella can be rented for €10, but the staff, particularly the young bar girl, aren't particularly welcoming. Ordering takes a while, and it takes another 15 minutes for your order to be prepared. The beach bar and hotel aren't particularly noteworthy, but arriving by sea with kayaks or a boat for swimming is acceptable.

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Larissa Vasilievna

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

In my humble opinion, the beach in Pelion reigns supreme. The parking situation at Eden Hotel is a steal at a mere 6 euros. The beach itself is spacious enough to avoid any unwanted closeness with fellow beach-goers, and boasts a delightful mixture of small pebbles and sand. The water is a sight to behold on sunny days, with a breathtaking turquoise hue. If you venture to the left side of the beach, you'll find some rocks that form a pool, perfect for a refreshing swim or daring jump. And if you're in need of some respite from the scorching sun, fear not - there's plenty of natural shade to be found.

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Landon Kessler.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This stunning beach is a sight to behold, with crystal clear waters and soft, white sand. However, the noise level from the nearby bar can be quite overwhelming and detract from the peaceful atmosphere. It's important to note that there is a small fee of 3€ per person for entrance, which also covers parking for the entire day. Despite the noise, this beach is definitely worth a visit for its breathtaking beauty.

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Nikolaia Kyriakopoulos

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beachside is truly magnificent. It's quite challenging to decide which one to pick between Plaka and Papa Nero. It's highly recommended to explore both as they both have unique features to offer. If you're traveling solo, it's best to park your car in Agios Ioannis and take a stroll down to Plaka through a scenic path. I would definitely suggest visiting this beach to anyone in the vicinity.

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Nikos Kallias

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is an absolute gem, equipped with all the amenities one could ask for, including convenient shower facilities and a variety of food options. The waves are just the right size for an enjoyable time and the opportunity for snorkeling is simply unbeatable. As an added bonus, I even had the pleasure of encountering a praying mantis during my visit, which was a truly unique experience.