Voidokilia beach
Located in the prefecture of Messinia on the west coast of Peloponessa. With a bizarrely curved amphitheater, it crowns the picturesque lagoon of Yalova, which is connected to a narrow sand spit. Local landscapes admire their beauty, and their photographs adorn all the tourist booklets of Greece. Next to the beach there is the fresh lake Divariou, where about three hundred different species of birds migrate from Europe to Africa. Therefore the local area is a conservation zone and taken under the control of the environmental organization Natura 2000.
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Beach description
The beachline is quite long and in shape resembles the Greek letter Ω. The beach is covered with golden soft sand, which sometimes creates bizarre dunes. The sea is shallow, warm and crystal clear, practically without waves ans an amazing turquoise shade.
There no umbrellas, shed and beach bars, so you should take care of everything yourself. Despite this, in the high season, many tourists come here to enjoy the local beauties.
Among them, there are many nudists and representatives of nonstandard sexual orientation, which should be taken into account when going to Voidokilia with children. It is also necessary to take into account that the sand on the beach is piping hot and deep, you cannot pass with a baby stroller, and you will have to carry the kids on your hands. Usual beach shales won't fit here, but closed shoes will very useful.
Minuses - algae are often nailed to the shore, which are not cleaned that spoils the outside impressions and creates certain inconveniences. Also, due to the proximity of the freshwater lake, mosquitoes are activated, so those who want to enjoy the sunset or spend the night on the beach need to take care of mosquito repellents.
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
Two hundred meters from Voidokilia, parking is equipped. You can approach the sea closer on off-road vehicles. The nearest village called Gialova, where the main shops, hotels and restaurants are concentrated. It is five kilometers away, and a road leads from the village to the beach.
Tourists who want to stay in these places usually do not have problems finding housing. Some people choose campsites on the beach, but most tourists prefer hotels and guest houses. One of the most attractive options for a family vacation or staying in a large company is Marko's Cottage located a hundred meters from the beach in a small beech grove. It is designed for six people, equipped with two bedrooms, a large kitchen, dining room and living room. The garden has a seating area and a designated barbecue area with a large sun terrace offering magnificent views of the sea and Palaiokastro castle.
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In the vicinity of Voidokilia there are several historical sites no less attractive than the beach. On its north side there are the remains of the ancient graves of the Mycenaean period, and on the south, on a hill, the old Frankish fortress Paleokastro rises. A walking trail leads to it past the famous cave of Nestor, in which, according to legend, Hermes kept cattle stolen from Apollo. The Palace of Nestor, mentioned in Homer's Odyssey, is located fifteen minutes away in the direction of Pylos. An in these places there was the famous Battle of Navarino in 1827, captured in the similarly-named painting of Aivazovsky.