What is the water and sand quality of the Megas Potamos?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's relatively 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 Megas Potamos?

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

Is the Megas Potamos 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.Megas Potamos does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Megas Potamos 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Megas Potamos secluded and good for relaxing?

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.

What are the key audiences of Megas Potamos?

Megas Potamos 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 Megas Potamos?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Megas Potamos.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Κτήμα Ρούκουνα (Παπαδιά) is the closest place located 1400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Megas Potamos?

There are 13 places to stay in the Megas Potamos area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Megas Potamos include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7029868&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">YPSELI Anafi's hive</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7403417&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">TA PLAGIA accommodation</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2923595&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Traditional Renovated House in the Centre of Anafi</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1378350&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Meltemi Rooms and Studios</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4759575&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Boreas Stone House</a></li></ul>

How far is the Megas Potamos from parking?

The Megas Potamos has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Megas Potamos?

There are 4 attractions near Megas Potamos that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Paralia Katalimatsa located in 1.1 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Megas Potamos?

The month with the highest temperature in Megas Potamos is August. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 18°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Megas Potamos (South Aegean) 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.Megas Potamos (South Aegean) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Megas Potamos

Mégas Potamós

Anafi, Greece

6.6

#773 out of 1398 in Aegean 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Deserted

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Located outside the settlement

Klisidi • 3.2 km

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Restaurant Κτήμα Ρούκουνα (Παπαδιά)

8.4 - Very good 1.3km

Restaurant Που πας καραβάκι ?

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Το αγνάντι

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Margarita's Restaurant

7.8 - Very good 3.2km

Cafe Blue cafe

3.3km

Cafe Apollon Village Hotel

9 - Excellent 3.3km

Cafe Florans Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 3.6km

Restaurant Akrogiáli

8.2 - Very good 3.7km

Cafe Βυθός Καφέ - Bar

9.2 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction ΠΑΡΑΛΙΑ ΑΓΙΟΙ ΑΝΑΡΓΥΡΟΙ

9.6 - Exceptional 340m

Tourist Attraction Paralia Katalimatsa

1km

Tourist Attraction Kastélli

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Beach

8 - Very good 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Dam

10 - Exceptional 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Drakontospēlo

3km

Tourist Attraction Klisidi beach

10 - Exceptional 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Anemómylos

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Paralia

5.5km

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About

Megas Potamos is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 619th place out of 1012 beaches in the South Aegean region 143.8 km away from its center, the city of Ermoupoli. It is one of the beaches of Klisidi settlement, just 3.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

Weather

history

+26 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

6.7 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Klisidi • 3.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Κτήμα Ρούκουνα (Παπαδιά)

8.4 - Very good 1.3km

Restaurant Που πας καραβάκι ?

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Το αγνάντι

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Margarita's Restaurant

7.8 - Very good 3.2km

Cafe Blue cafe

3.3km

Cafe Apollon Village Hotel

9 - Excellent 3.3km

Cafe Florans Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 3.6km

Restaurant Akrogiáli

8.2 - Very good 3.7km

Cafe Βυθός Καφέ - Bar

9.2 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction ΠΑΡΑΛΙΑ ΑΓΙΟΙ ΑΝΑΡΓΥΡΟΙ

9.6 - Exceptional 340m

Tourist Attraction Paralia Katalimatsa

1km

Tourist Attraction Kastélli

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Beach

8 - Very good 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Dam

10 - Exceptional 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Drakontospēlo

3km

Tourist Attraction Klisidi beach

10 - Exceptional 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Anemómylos

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Paralia

5.5km

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Stays nearby

5 accomodations nearby

2.6km from the beach

10 Exceptional

YPSELI Anafi's hive

Hotel

Hora • 730m from center

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3.6km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

TA PLAGIA accommodation

Hotel

Hora • 1km from center

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Traditional Renovated House in the Centre of Anafi

4km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Traditional Renovated House in the Centre of Anafi

Entire House

Hora • 1km from center

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4km from the beach

9 Excellent

Meltemi Rooms and Studios

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Klisidi • 1km from center

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4km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Boreas Stone House

Entire Apartment

Hora • 1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

600m 8 min walk

Agios Anargyroi

7.7 Very good

1.3km 17 min walk

Paralia Monastiri

7.6 Very good

1.4km 18 min walk

Paralia Roukounas

8.6 Excellent

2.9km

Katsouni beach

6.8 Good

3.1km

Paralia Klisidi

7.6 Very good

5.5km

Anafi beach II

5 Tolerable

5.6km

Livoskopos Beach

6.8 Good

6.6km

Anafi beach III

4.9 Tolerable

Localities

Nearest

Klisidi • 3.2km

Main locality of province

Ermoupoli • 143.8km

Transport

Airport

JTR • 30.1km

Bus Station

Firostefani Bus Station • 35.1km

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6.6 Good

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Zara

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is one of the top destinations on the island, perfect for soaking up some sun. However, even during high season, it remains deserted. It's worth noting that there's only one tree providing shade on the beach.