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

The Banana beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Banana beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Banana beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Banana beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>

Is the Banana beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Banana beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Banana beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Banana beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

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

The bar is located right on the Banana beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Nest Beach Bar is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Banana beach?

There are 710 places to stay in the Banana beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Banana beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1907187&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Marina</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6442819&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sunset Studios & Apartments</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=311162&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Frideriki</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=311283&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Angelina Studios</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=296121&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Parisis Villas</a></li></ul>

How far is the Banana beach from parking?

The Banana 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 small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Banana beach?

There are 4 attractions near Banana beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Koukounaries Viewpoint located in 2.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Banana beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 15°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Banana beach (Skiathos island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.

Photo of Banana beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Banana beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Banana beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Banana beach located in natural area

Banana beach

Koukounaries, Greece

7.8

#99 out of 767 in Thessaly and Central Greece 4

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Beach activities rent Good for Sup surfing

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Located outside the settlement

Koukounaries • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

560m

Playground Παιδική Χαρά

8.1km

Park Πρότυπο Αγρόκτημα Αγιας Ελενης

600m

Park Lake view koukunaries

820m

Hiking Area Skiathos trail

940m

Park Kechria

5.4km

Park Dasi Skiathou

5.4km

Hiking Area Kanapitsa Peninsula

6.2km

Hiking Area Magic Forest

6.8km

Park Joy'ce Kingdom

6.9km

Park Parkplatz

8.1km

Bar Nest Beach Bar

5.8 - Pleasant 70m

Restaurant NEST Greek Fish Restaurant

10 - Exceptional 140m

Bar Black Bird

6.2 - Pleasant 200m

Restaurant Mystique Beach Club

9 - Excellent 410m

Restaurant Restaurant Cookoonari

9 - Excellent 470m

Mediterranean Restaurant AlaMar Mediterranean and local cuisine

9 - Excellent 490m

Restaurant Grace Mediterranean Restaurant

10 - Exceptional 490m

Bar Agia Eleni Summer Beach

7.4 - Good 600m

Restaurant Golden Beach Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 680m

Supermarket Super Market Koukounaries

1.1km

Supermarket First market

1.3km

Supermarket Supermarket Victoria

2.7km

Supermarket Bakery coffee super market coop

3km

Supermarket Market Yiadim

4.4km

Supermarket Παναγιώτη ΒΑΛΜΑΣ

4.4km

Supermarket Manos Supermarket

4.5km

Supermarket Supermarket Katigiorgis (Sipiada)

5.1km

Supermarket Hermes supermarket

5.1km

Tourist Attraction Koukounaries Viewpoint

2.1km

Church Εκκλησία Παναγία Εικονίστρια

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Φάρος Λεφκάρι

7 - Good 4.1km

Tourist Attraction Little Aselinos Beach

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Σπήλαιο Ασέληνου

10 - Exceptional 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Ακτές Ανατολικού Πηλίου - Παρουσίαση

10 - Exceptional 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Richard Buchanan-Dunlop

6.1km

Tourist Attraction Achladies Beach

8.8 - Excellent 6.2km

Tourist Attraction Poseidon’s Cove

6.5km

Historical Landmark Monument of Lieutenant General Laskos

8.5km

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About

Banana beach is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 61th place out of 348 beaches in the Thessaly region 100.3 km away from its center, the city of Larissa. It is one of the beaches of Koukounaries settlement, just 1.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

Weather

history

+26 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

3.5 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Koukounaries • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

560m

Playground Παιδική Χαρά

8.1km

Park Πρότυπο Αγρόκτημα Αγιας Ελενης

600m

Park Lake view koukunaries

820m

Hiking Area Skiathos trail

940m

Park Kechria

5.4km

Park Dasi Skiathou

5.4km

Hiking Area Kanapitsa Peninsula

6.2km

Hiking Area Magic Forest

6.8km

Park Joy'ce Kingdom

6.9km

Park Parkplatz

8.1km

Bar Nest Beach Bar

5.8 - Pleasant 70m

Restaurant NEST Greek Fish Restaurant

10 - Exceptional 140m

Bar Black Bird

6.2 - Pleasant 200m

Restaurant Mystique Beach Club

9 - Excellent 410m

Restaurant Restaurant Cookoonari

9 - Excellent 470m

Mediterranean Restaurant AlaMar Mediterranean and local cuisine

9 - Excellent 490m

Restaurant Grace Mediterranean Restaurant

10 - Exceptional 490m

Bar Agia Eleni Summer Beach

7.4 - Good 600m

Restaurant Golden Beach Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 680m

Supermarket Super Market Koukounaries

1.1km

Supermarket First market

1.3km

Supermarket Supermarket Victoria

2.7km

Supermarket Bakery coffee super market coop

3km

Supermarket Market Yiadim

4.4km

Supermarket Παναγιώτη ΒΑΛΜΑΣ

4.4km

Supermarket Manos Supermarket

4.5km

Supermarket Supermarket Katigiorgis (Sipiada)

5.1km

Supermarket Hermes supermarket

5.1km

Tourist Attraction Koukounaries Viewpoint

2.1km

Church Εκκλησία Παναγία Εικονίστρια

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Φάρος Λεφκάρι

7 - Good 4.1km

Tourist Attraction Little Aselinos Beach

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Σπήλαιο Ασέληνου

10 - Exceptional 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Ακτές Ανατολικού Πηλίου - Παρουσίαση

10 - Exceptional 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Richard Buchanan-Dunlop

6.1km

Tourist Attraction Achladies Beach

8.8 - Excellent 6.2km

Tourist Attraction Poseidon’s Cove

6.5km

Historical Landmark Monument of Lieutenant General Laskos

8.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.3km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Sunset Studios & Apartments

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Platanias • 110m from center

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2.1km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Parisis Villas

Entire Villa

Platanias • 1.5km from center

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2.4km from the beach

5.4 Tolerable

Paraschos Studios

Entire Apartment

Platanias • 1.7km from center

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2.4km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Hotel Zachos

Serviced Apartment

Platanias • 1.5km from center

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2.7km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Villa Elpiniki

Serviced Apartment

Platanias • 1.9km from center

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2.8km from the beach

10 Exceptional

KT Villa

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Koukounaries • 1.9km from center

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3.1km from the beach

8.1 Very good

Esperos Hotel

Serviced Apartment

Platanias • 2.3km from center

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3.9km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Hotel Telis

Serviced Apartment

Platanias • 2.8km from center

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4.2km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Villa Frideriki

Entire Apartment

Platanias • 3.2km from center

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4.3km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Elizabeth Studios

Entire Apartment

Platanias • 3.2km from center

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4.4km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Hotel Marina

Hotel

Platanias • 3.4km from center

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4.5km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Angelina Studios

Entire Apartment

Platanias • 3.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

310m 4 min walk

Little Banana beach

7.7 Very good

470m 6 min walk

Xenia beach

6.7 Good

620m 8 min walk

Bananistas beach II

5.9 Pleasant

850m 11 min walk

Agia Eleni beach Paralia Agia Eleni

8.6 Excellent

Popular beach 890m 11 min walk

Koukounaries beach

8 Very good

1.3km 17 min walk

Krifi Ammos

6.8 Good

1.4km 19 min walk

Maratha beach

7.8 Very good

1.7km 22 min walk

Katharina beach

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Koukounaries • 1.3km

Main locality of province

Larissa • 100.3km

Transport

Airport

JSI • 10.2km

Bus Station

Volos Astiko KTEL Bus Station • 46.2km

Train Station

Milee • 29.4km

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7.8 Very good

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7.8 Very good

Sara Landon.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The crystal-clear waters of this beach are truly remarkable. Currently designated as a NEST beach, visitors must leave their cars uphill and use the hotel ramp. For a reasonable price of 25 euros, you can enjoy two sunbeds and an umbrella. Water sports are also available for those seeking a bit of adventure. Most importantly, this beach is not overcrowded, and you can easily find a spot for yourself next to the rocks.

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Renée Ava

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The sun beds at this beach are fantastic! However, it's important to note that parking is located approximately 700 meters away from the beach and there is a pass required to access the private area. The price for a sun bed in July 2022 was 24 Euros.

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Nikola Zupančič

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach offers an extraordinary serenity, providing an unparalleled sense of liberation and joy. One can conveniently reach the beach from the Koukunaries beach parking. Overall, a remarkable experience awaits visitors at this tranquil oasis.

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Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

For a fee of 20 euros, you can rent umbrellas and sunbeds on this beach. The water is crystal-clear, although it doesn't offer anything particularly unique. Access to the beach requires navigating a steep path, and parking is only available on the road above, followed by a 5-minute walk downhill. Unfortunately, everything on this beach comes with a hefty price tag.

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Harvey Heath

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach was a delightful spot with velvety sand and inviting sunbeds. We made it there in a mere ten minutes from the final bus stop, a leisurely stroll. The sunbeds were priced at 20 euros for two, while a refreshing frappe was only 4 euros and a luscious smoothie was available for 7.5 euros. The service was impeccable, making our stay all the more enjoyable. However, those who opt for sunbeds in the front rows should be aware that they can't be moved much and offer little shade in the afternoon. Facilities included a beach bar and restaurant, showers, but only one bathroom. The sea was a sight to behold, with its sandy bottom and crystal-clear waters. Snorkeling glasses were not necessary, as we could easily spot the fish swimming around us. On the day we visited, there was no wind, making our beach experience even more pleasant.