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

The coastline of Faros beach is covered with brown 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 sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Faros beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.Activities available on the ground:<ul><li>Beach volleyball</li></ul>

Is the Faros beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Faros beach is fully protected from waves.There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Faros 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Faros 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.

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

The bar is located right on the Faros beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Angel is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Faros beach?

There are 287 places to stay in the Faros beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Faros beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8023250&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">NOS Hotel & Villas</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=390413&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Venikouas Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3057332&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Karma Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=320524&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pension Moschoula</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=626030&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Papantonis Studios</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=320196&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ostria Studios</a></li></ul>

How far is the Faros beach from parking?

The Faros beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Faros beach?

There are 4 attractions near Faros beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Chrisopigi Monastery located in 1 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Faros beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 17°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Faros beach (South Aegean) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Faros 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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Faros beach

Faros, Greece

7.8

#182 out of 1398 in Aegean 5

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Brown sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Beach activities rent

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Located within the settlement

Faros • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Cafe Angel

9 - Excellent 60m

Cafe Καφέ Captain George

10 - Exceptional 80m

Cafe cafe "on the rocks"

7.4 - Good 100m

Cafe Way Cup Roaster

9.8 - Exceptional 800m

Cafe Paradise Place Sifnos

9.4 - Excellent 990m

Cafe Καραβοστάσης - café snack bar

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Restaurant To Steki

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Mamma Mia - Platis Gialos

8.6 - Excellent 2.2km

Cafe Palmira

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Chrisopigi Monastery

9.8 - Exceptional 1km

Tourist Attraction Panagia tou Vounou

9.8 - Exceptional 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Muraena Cruises Private Boat Tours

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Platis Gialos Beach

10 - Exceptional 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Castle of Sifnos

9.6 - Exceptional 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Archaeological Museum of Sifnos

9 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Church of the Seven Martyrs

9.8 - Exceptional 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Windmills

10 - Exceptional 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Stenó Nightlife Alley

4km

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About

Faros beach is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 160th place out of 1012 beaches in the South Aegean region 58.1 km away from its center, the city of Ermoupoli. It is one of the beaches of Faros settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+27 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

3.2 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Faros • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Cafe Angel

9 - Excellent 60m

Cafe Καφέ Captain George

10 - Exceptional 80m

Cafe cafe "on the rocks"

7.4 - Good 100m

Cafe Way Cup Roaster

9.8 - Exceptional 800m

Cafe Paradise Place Sifnos

9.4 - Excellent 990m

Cafe Καραβοστάσης - café snack bar

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Restaurant To Steki

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Mamma Mia - Platis Gialos

8.6 - Excellent 2.2km

Cafe Palmira

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Chrisopigi Monastery

9.8 - Exceptional 1km

Tourist Attraction Panagia tou Vounou

9.8 - Exceptional 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Muraena Cruises Private Boat Tours

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Platis Gialos Beach

10 - Exceptional 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Castle of Sifnos

9.6 - Exceptional 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Archaeological Museum of Sifnos

9 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Church of the Seven Martyrs

9.8 - Exceptional 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Windmills

10 - Exceptional 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Stenó Nightlife Alley

4km

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12 accomodations nearby

300m from the beach

Maison a la Plage

Entire Apartment

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Faros • 360m from center

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320m from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

NOS Hotel & Villas

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Faros • 380m from center

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820m from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Papantonis Studios

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Faros • 820m from center

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1.1km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Paradise Place Sifnos

Entire Apartment

Exampela • 1.1km from center

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1.2km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Apartment Resort Sifnos

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Faros • 1.2km from center

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1.8km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Ostria Studios

Entire Apartment

Exampela • 1.8km from center

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1.8km from the beach

Little Orchard Villa

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Faros • 1.8km from center

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1.8km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Venikouas Hotel

Hotel

Exampela • 1.8km from center

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La Maison de Lilac-Luxurious Olive Grove apartments

2.4km from the beach

9 Excellent

La Maison de Lilac-Luxurious Olive Grove apartments

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Faros • 2.3km from center

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2.4km from the beach

6 Pleasant

Maison de Bizou

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Faros • 2.3km from center

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2.4km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Pension Moschoula

Entire Apartment

Exampela • 2.4km from center

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2.5km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Karma Hotel

Hotel

Exampela • 2.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Faros • 110m

Main locality of province

Ermoupoli • 58.1km

Transport

Airport

PAS • 34.2km

Bus Station

Paradise Beach Bus Station • 74.7km

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Faros beach

Faros, Greece

Cafe Angel

Cafe Καφέ Captain George

Cafe cafe "on the rocks"

Cafe Way Cup Roaster

Cafe Paradise Place Sifnos

Cafe Καραβοστάσης - café snack bar

Restaurant To Steki

Restaurant Mamma Mia - Platis Gialos

Cafe Palmira

Tourist Attraction Chrisopigi Monastery

Tourist Attraction Panagia tou Vounou

Tourist Attraction Muraena Cruises Private Boat Tours

Tourist Attraction Platis Gialos Beach

Tourist Attraction Castle of Sifnos

Tourist Attraction Archaeological Museum of Sifnos

Tourist Attraction Church of the Seven Martyrs

Tourist Attraction Windmills

Tourist Attraction Stenó Nightlife Alley

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Weather

Faros, Aegean, South Aegean

Cafe Angel

Cafe Καφέ Captain George

Cafe cafe "on the rocks"

Cafe Way Cup Roaster

Cafe Paradise Place Sifnos

Cafe Καραβοστάσης - café snack bar

Restaurant To Steki

Restaurant Mamma Mia - Platis Gialos

Cafe Palmira

Tourist Attraction Chrisopigi Monastery

Tourist Attraction Panagia tou Vounou

Tourist Attraction Muraena Cruises Private Boat Tours

Tourist Attraction Platis Gialos Beach

Tourist Attraction Castle of Sifnos

Tourist Attraction Archaeological Museum of Sifnos

Tourist Attraction Church of the Seven Martyrs

Tourist Attraction Windmills

Tourist Attraction Stenó Nightlife Alley

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

Nearest Beaches

Localities

Faros • 110m

Ermoupoli • 58.1km

Transport

PAS • 34.2km

Paradise Beach Bus Station • 74.7km

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