Vatera beach
One of the most beautiful and longest beaches, not only in Lesvos, but throughout Greece. Located in the southern part of the island between the Gulfs of Era and Kalloni, not far from the town of Polincito, in the vicinity of which there are unique hot mineral springs. The beach is a kind of hallmark of the island, its photographs adorn the front pages of all Lesvos brochures.
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Beach description
Vatera amazes the visitors with its breathtaking beauty and scale. Its 7-km long shoreline covered in pebbles always attracts tourists who come in heaps even during the high season. The clearest turquoise sea allows for some underwater swimming and diving, and the smooth descent into the water is perfect for tourists with children and elderly people.
The beach, awarded with the Blue flag, has everything necessary for a great vacation. There are zones with sunbeds and deck chairs, enough space to lay on your own towels, and even nudists will find a place for themselves.
You can visit some water attractions, rent a boat or fishing equipment and visit a diving center. Those who like extreme sports can enjoy parasailing or view the surroundings from up above with a paraglider.
Since the shoreline is quite stretched, there are no problems with parking your vehicle, except maybe in August and during the weekend. You can also leave your car in the nearby Vrisa village and walk to the beach or rent a bicycle.
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
There are plenty of various bars and cafeterias on the beach, along with excellent taverns, where guests have a chance to enjoy local dishes, and listen to live music.
In the evenings, the beach becomes especially romantic and cozy. It's a pleasure to sit in a local tavern with a glass of wine, having a slow talk in late afternoon sunlight. And those who prefer noisy night parties should to to the town of Polinchitou where the doors of numerous bars and discos are open to them.
- Tourists enjoy staying in Irini Hotel, attracting with its convenient location and high quality service. The rooms are equipped with all the neccessities; the territory has a large swimming pool, a well-tended garden, and a cozy restaurant.
- The guest house Morfoula is an excellent option for couples wishing to spend vacations in the quiet romantic setting. Rooms are equipped with terraces or balconies overlooking the sea, and the BBQ site is also provided on the territory. Guests going on tours are provided with packed lunches in they wish. You can stay here with pets.
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Vatera is famous not only for its endless coastline and transparent azure sea, but also for its wonderful surroundings, where you can see a lot of interesting things. In the village of Vrissa mentioned above is the Museum of Natural History, which holds a unique collection of ancient artifacts. There you can go into the old church and take a walk along the picturesque streets, watching the measured way of life of local residents.
You should definitely visit the valley of hot springs in the vicinity of Polinchetu, where you can soak in the natural baths with healing water.
On the right, at the exit from the beach, there is a bridge over a small river. There are turtles that love to eat bread crumbs.