Mavrovouni beach
The largest beach in Laconia prefecture. Located in the southern part of the Peloponesse, two kilometers from the town of Gythion. Next door is the small village of Mavrovuni, which gave the beach its name.
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Beach description
Mavrovouni is a giant beachline of more than five kilometers covered with soft golden sand. There are numerous hotels, taverns, cafes and beach bars. Many public places offer visitors sun loungers and umbrellas in exchange for purchased drinks.
The beach area is equipped with several parking lots, rental center for sports equipment, boats, kayaks, catamarans, etc. Here you can engage in active sports, have fun of water attractions, swim with a mask in crystal clear waters.
The sea here is absolutely marvellous, as pure as a tear in the sky blue color. The bottom is covered with fine pebbles, entry into the water is comfortable, but in some places, it is quite sharp, which should be taken into account for tourists with children. In the morning the sea is calm, and in the afternoon, as a rule, the wind starts blowing waves rise. Thereby, the beach has been loved by surfers and sailing enthusiasts who come here from all over Greece.
Mavrovouni is quite a lively place, visited by thousands of tourists annually, but due to the size of beachline, it is not a big problem. Every visitors will be comfortably stay either in the equipped area on comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas or on their own towels in a quieter corner.
The beach is marked by the prestigious Blue Flag and is under the special control of the Archelon environmental organization, which monitors the safety of rare sea turtles of Careta-Caretta, nesting on the coast.
When is the best time to go?
Greece - a country with a long length from north to south, so the recommendations will vary depending on the place where you are going. The holiday season begins in May and reaches a peak in July-August: there are too many tourists, and the temperature on the southern islands reaches 40 degrees, which may still not play a role on the beach, but certainly not suitable for sightseeing. So the best time to relax in Greece is the end of spring-beginning of summer or September-October.
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Infrastructure
In the area of the beach, even in high season, there is no problem to find suitable accommodation. Many tourists like to stay in campsites and beach houses located directly on the shore, but most prefer to stay in Gythione, where there are more options to diversify your evening leisure.
One of the most popular hotels in these places is Castello Antico. Built in the style of an old castle, it fits perfectly into the local landscape and delights guests with natural coolness thanks to the thick stone walls. The hotel is located right on the beach in the immediate vicinity of the beach and is surrounded by a luxurious garden. On the territory there is a restaurant, a large swimming pool with a bar, a charming stone terrace with ivy and grapes and a cozy sitting area with a barbecue corner. All rooms have satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. Guests are provided with free sun loungers and umbrellas, and the hotel has bicycle rental, a library and a playground for children.
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In your spare time, you should definitely visit the ancient Gytheio, one of the most beautiful cities in Greece, which has preserved to this day the amazing atmosphere of ancient Hellas.
In its northern part there is an amphitheater, which, according to legend, was built by Hercules and Apollo. The undoubted decoration of the city is the port, the second most important in the Peloponnese. And in front of it, in the sea, you can see the island of Cranae, connected to the mainland by an artificial embankment. Here you can visit the chapel of St. Peter and the old lighthouse, as well as the Ethnographic Museum of Mani.