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

The coastline of Glyfada beach is covered with snow-white sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Glyfada beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Glyfada beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Glyfada beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Glyfada beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Glyfada beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Glyfada beach good for families?

Yes, the Glyfada beach is good place for families with children. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Glyfada beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Glyfada beach?

Glyfada beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Families with children </li><li>Senior people</li></ul>

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

The bar is located right on the Glyfada beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Scala - Seaside Experience is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Glyfada beach?

There are 875 places to stay in the Glyfada beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Glyfada beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=256873&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Afroditi Studios</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=415402&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Egeo</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=398877&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">villa Athanasia</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1064686&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Mandani</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2042395&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bivas Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2419854&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kalliston Beach Apartments</a></li></ul>

How far is the Glyfada beach from parking?

The Glyfada beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Glyfada beach?

There are 4 attractions near Glyfada beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Παραλία Νιστέρι located in 0 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Glyfada beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 10°C and water 13°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Glyfada beach (Thasos) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Glyfada beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.

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Photo of Glyfada beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Glyfada beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Glyfada beach and the settlement

Photo of Glyfada beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Photo of Glyfada beach - recommended for family travellers with kids

Glyfada beach

Glykadi, Greece

#108 out of 552 in Macedonia and Thrace 6

Partly hotel beach Easy access White sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Papalimani • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

2.2km

Playground Лостове

8.4km

Playground Παιδική χαρά Κεραμωτή

8.5km

Dog Park Seaside Park

8.5km

Hiking Area Punkt widokowy portu

1.3km

Park Ánkyra

1.3km

Park Μνημείο Ποντιακού Ελληνισμού

1.7km

Park Theater

1.8km

Park Memorial Square

2km

Park Πάρκο Μικρασιατών 100 χρόνια μνήμης

2.5km

Hiking Area Makryammos Pediment

3.4km

Park Πάρκο Κεραμωτής παραλία

8.2km

Park Seaside Park

8.5km

Bar La Scala - Seaside Experience

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Restaurant Mouses

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Namaste

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Mesogeios Restaurant in Thasos

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Karas restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Greek Restaurant ThassianDoukas

9.2 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant The Twins Restaurant

9.6 - Exceptional 1.9km

Restaurant Nice 2 MEAT you

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant GEFSTIKO sea food!

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Supermarket Lidl

1.4km

Supermarket Kritikos

1.5km

Supermarket ΠΡΟΟΔΟΣ ΜΑΡΚΕΤ

1.9km

Supermarket Laskaris Super Market Delicatessen

1.9km

Supermarket OK Grocery Super Market & Deli Thassos

2.1km

Supermarket Kosmoplus

2.1km

Supermarket Pitsias

2.6km

Supermarket Supermarket Latsouris

6.8km

Supermarket Latsouris Konstantinos

6.8km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Νιστέρι

50m

Tourist Attraction Tarsanas Beach

590m

Tourist Attraction Archaeological site

9.6 - Exceptional 1km

Tourist Attraction I love Thassos

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Statue of Poseidon and Aphrodite

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Προκυμαία Λιμένα

8.2 - Very good 2km

Museum Old Harbor Thasos

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Sanctuary of Heracles

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Tourist Attraction NEMO semi-submarine

4.8 - Tolerable 2.3km

Historical Landmark Gate of Zeus and Hera

2km

Historical Landmark Ancient Agora of Thasos

2.3km

Historical Landmark Thassos Ancient Theater

2.7km

Historical Landmark Acropolis of Thasos

2.7km

Historical Landmark Temple of Athena

2.8km

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About

Glyfada beach is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 48th place out of 185 beaches in the Thrace region 71.3 km away from its center, the city of Komotini. It is one of the beaches of Papalimani settlement, just 1.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

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+25 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

6.1 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Papalimani • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

2.2km

Playground Лостове

8.4km

Playground Παιδική χαρά Κεραμωτή

8.5km

Dog Park Seaside Park

8.5km

Hiking Area Punkt widokowy portu

1.3km

Park Ánkyra

1.3km

Park Μνημείο Ποντιακού Ελληνισμού

1.7km

Park Theater

1.8km

Park Memorial Square

2km

Park Πάρκο Μικρασιατών 100 χρόνια μνήμης

2.5km

Hiking Area Makryammos Pediment

3.4km

Park Πάρκο Κεραμωτής παραλία

8.2km

Park Seaside Park

8.5km

Bar La Scala - Seaside Experience

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Restaurant Mouses

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Namaste

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Mesogeios Restaurant in Thasos

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Karas restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Greek Restaurant ThassianDoukas

9.2 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant The Twins Restaurant

9.6 - Exceptional 1.9km

Restaurant Nice 2 MEAT you

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant GEFSTIKO sea food!

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Supermarket Lidl

1.4km

Supermarket Kritikos

1.5km

Supermarket ΠΡΟΟΔΟΣ ΜΑΡΚΕΤ

1.9km

Supermarket Laskaris Super Market Delicatessen

1.9km

Supermarket OK Grocery Super Market & Deli Thassos

2.1km

Supermarket Kosmoplus

2.1km

Supermarket Pitsias

2.6km

Supermarket Supermarket Latsouris

6.8km

Supermarket Latsouris Konstantinos

6.8km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Νιστέρι

50m

Tourist Attraction Tarsanas Beach

590m

Tourist Attraction Archaeological site

9.6 - Exceptional 1km

Tourist Attraction I love Thassos

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Statue of Poseidon and Aphrodite

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Προκυμαία Λιμένα

8.2 - Very good 2km

Museum Old Harbor Thasos

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Sanctuary of Heracles

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Tourist Attraction NEMO semi-submarine

4.8 - Tolerable 2.3km

Historical Landmark Gate of Zeus and Hera

2km

Historical Landmark Ancient Agora of Thasos

2.3km

Historical Landmark Thassos Ancient Theater

2.7km

Historical Landmark Acropolis of Thasos

2.7km

Historical Landmark Temple of Athena

2.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Kalliston Beach Apartments

Entire Apartment

Kastro • 2.7km from center

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1.1km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Afroditi Studios

Hotel

Kastro • 2.8km from center

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1.2km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Luxury Sirens Fresh

Entire Apartment

Kastro • 2.9km from center

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1.3km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Villa Mandani

Entire Apartment

Kastro • 2.9km from center

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1.3km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Bivas Apartments

Entire Apartment

Kastro • 3km from center

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1.6km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Villa Eden

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Kastro • 3.3km from center

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1.6km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Aroma Villa

Entire Apartment

Kastro • 3.3km from center

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1.7km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

White Apartment - Thassos Town

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Papalimani • 3.4km from center

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1.8km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Studios Paradise

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Kastro • 3.5km from center

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1.8km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

villa Athanasia

Hotel

Kastro • 3.5km from center

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1.9km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Egeo

Hotel

Kastro • 3.6km from center

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2km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Glikadi Hotel

Serviced Apartment

Kastro • 320m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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7.4 Good

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Tarsanas beach

8 Very good

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Papias beach

7.4 Good

1km 14 min walk

La Scala beach

8.5 Excellent

1.3km 17 min walk

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8 Very good

1.6km 21 min walk

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7.3 Good

1.7km 22 min walk

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7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Papalimani • 1.7km

Main locality of province

Komotini • 71.3km

Transport

Airport

KVA • 15.7km

Bus Station

Thassos Main Bus Station • 1.5km

Train Station

Xanthi • 42km

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Glyfada beach

Glykadi, Greece

Playground Playground

Playground Лостове

Playground Παιδική χαρά Κεραμωτή

Dog Park Seaside Park

Hiking Area Punkt widokowy portu

Park Ánkyra

Park Μνημείο Ποντιακού Ελληνισμού

Park Theater

Park Memorial Square

Park Πάρκο Μικρασιατών 100 χρόνια μνήμης

Hiking Area Makryammos Pediment

Park Πάρκο Κεραμωτής παραλία

Park Seaside Park

Bar La Scala - Seaside Experience

Restaurant Restaurant Mouses

Restaurant Namaste

Restaurant Mesogeios Restaurant in Thasos

Restaurant Karas restaurant

Greek Restaurant ThassianDoukas

Restaurant The Twins Restaurant

Restaurant Nice 2 MEAT you

Restaurant GEFSTIKO sea food!

Supermarket Lidl

Supermarket Kritikos

Supermarket ΠΡΟΟΔΟΣ ΜΑΡΚΕΤ

Supermarket Laskaris Super Market Delicatessen

Supermarket OK Grocery Super Market & Deli Thassos

Supermarket Kosmoplus

Supermarket Pitsias

Supermarket Supermarket Latsouris

Supermarket Latsouris Konstantinos

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Νιστέρι

Tourist Attraction Tarsanas Beach

Tourist Attraction Archaeological site

Tourist Attraction I love Thassos

Tourist Attraction Statue of Poseidon and Aphrodite

Tourist Attraction Προκυμαία Λιμένα

Museum Old Harbor Thasos

Tourist Attraction Sanctuary of Heracles

Tourist Attraction NEMO semi-submarine

Historical Landmark Gate of Zeus and Hera

Historical Landmark Ancient Agora of Thasos

Historical Landmark Thassos Ancient Theater

Historical Landmark Acropolis of Thasos

Historical Landmark Temple of Athena

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Weather

Papalimani, Macedonia and Thrace, Thrace

Playground Playground

Playground Лостове

Playground Παιδική χαρά Κεραμωτή

Dog Park Seaside Park

Hiking Area Punkt widokowy portu

Park Ánkyra

Park Μνημείο Ποντιακού Ελληνισμού

Park Theater

Park Memorial Square

Park Πάρκο Μικρασιατών 100 χρόνια μνήμης

Hiking Area Makryammos Pediment

Park Πάρκο Κεραμωτής παραλία

Park Seaside Park

Bar La Scala - Seaside Experience

Restaurant Restaurant Mouses

Restaurant Namaste

Restaurant Mesogeios Restaurant in Thasos

Restaurant Karas restaurant

Greek Restaurant ThassianDoukas

Restaurant The Twins Restaurant

Restaurant Nice 2 MEAT you

Restaurant GEFSTIKO sea food!

Supermarket Lidl

Supermarket Kritikos

Supermarket ΠΡΟΟΔΟΣ ΜΑΡΚΕΤ

Supermarket Laskaris Super Market Delicatessen

Supermarket OK Grocery Super Market & Deli Thassos

Supermarket Kosmoplus

Supermarket Pitsias

Supermarket Supermarket Latsouris