Anaxos beach
It is located three kilometers from Petra in the northwestern part of the island. It got its name from a small quiet village next door. It is included in the top ten beaches of Lesvos, as evidenced by the Blue Flag waving over the coast.
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Beach description
The shoreline is narrow but stretched and covered in golden sand with occasional pebbles. The sea is clear and emerald blue, with a soft sea bottom and smooth depth rise. A perfect place for families and those who like calm atmosphere.
Picturesque hills with grass atop them are located on either end of the beach. There's a small island about a kilometer away from the shore that you can reach by boat or jet ski.
Since this is the northern part of the island, you have to remember that high winds and big waves begin to appear from August. Many surfers from all over Lesbos visit Anaxos during this period.
Everything you need for a good vacation is here: deck chairs, umbrellas, a sports ground and numerous bars and taverns. There's enough space for everyone who bring their own towels to lay on.
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
Right behind the beach, there is Anaksos village with a comfortable parking lot, where you can walk down shadowy streets and make a light meal in one of cozy restaurants. Here, you can also rent a bicycle and explore the picturesque precincts. To be honest, tehre are no special sights nearby but the views from the neighboring hills are magnificent.
- Anaxos Hill Village is a beach complex in a close vicinity to the sea consisting of apartments and separate bungalows equipped with all the necessary things. Each room has a mini kitchen and Wi-Fi access. On the territory, there are the swimming pool and the terrace overlooking the bay. There is a children's playground, and places for active games and exercising.
- Anaxos Gardens – is a wonderful mini hotel situated only in a several minute walk away from the beach, surrounded by shady olive trees, and exotic palm trees. Tourists are offered a swimming pool, free internet, satellite TV, children's and sports grounds..
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Every year at the height of the season, the Anaxiotika Music Festival takes place on the beach, which attracts many tourists and for several days turns a calm, measured resort into a vibrant carnival of music, dance and theater performances.
And just three kilometers from Anaxos is the city of Petra, where you can find entertainment for every taste: visit ancient shrines, admire the monuments of architecture, take part in various festivals, sit in a cozy coffee shop on the promenade, make shopping. The most enduring is to climb the famous rock of Peter, towering above the sea and admire the magnificent views that open from it.