Fakistra beach
Located in the southeast of Pelion in the vicinity of the village of Agia Paraskevi. It is thoughtfully hidden from prying eyes by massive rocks surrounding the bay. It is impossible to drive to the beach by car; you have to get on foot along a steep mountain path. Fakistra is one of the ten most beautiful “wild” beaches in Europe, and its photographs invariably adorn the pages of tourist booklets.
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Beach description
The beach is located in a tiny bay, surrounded by cliffs on all sides. The shore is pebbly, the bottom too, the water is transparent, of emerald and azure color. The beach is “wild”, completely unequipped, so you need to take care of everything you need, including the garbage bags. A lot of tourists come here with tents to fully enjoy the magic of this amazing place and feel like the heroes of The Beach movie.
There are enough secluded corners on the beach, allowing people not to disturb each other, so despite its small size, there is enough space for everyone. Trees and shrubs come near the shore, in the shade of which you can hide from the midday heat. In the afternoon, the sun goes beyond the mountains and it becomes very comfortable on the beach.
Needless to say, the local waters are a paradise for divers and lovers of underwater hunting. To be honest, in the sea you can find not only flocks of colored fish, but also quite dangerous representatives of marine fauna (moray eels, sea urchins, etc.).
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.
Video: Beach Fakistra
Infrastructure
To get to Fakistra, you need to turn from the village of Agia Praskevi towards the sea, after 200 meters leave the car in a small parking lot and go down the path. Many tourists get here by boat or kayak from Damuhari beach, located two kilometers away. The nearest hotels are located in the village of Tsagarada, located in one and a half kilometers from the beach.
Amanita is a popular guest house, that attracts tourists by its convenient location and quality of service. It is a restored stone building of the 19th century with fresh repairs and modern equipment. The rooms are decorated in a simple rustic style, the walls are decorated with decorative stone, the furniture made of wood. Area is decorated with beautiful flower beds and an orchard, a library is also available in the lounge.
Maistra is a small guest house right on the side of the mountain, offering amazing views of the beach and the surrounding area. There is a beautiful garden equipped with hammocks and comfortable chairs, a sun terrace and a jacuzzi. Also there is a playroom for children and free parking.
12 Months Luxury Resort is one of the most popular hotels in this area. It attracts tourists with a convenient location, excellent service and a variety of infrastructure. There is a huge pool, spa, gym, tennis court, sports fields, children's animation and much more available for guests. Pets are allowed. The hotel is surrounded by forest, from its balconies you can enjoy magnificent views of the surroundings
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In the vicinity of Fakistra, to the north of the beach, there is an amazing cave in which the ancient church of the Virgin "Megalomata" ("Large eye") is located. Previously, there was a "secret school" and this place is still imbued with some special energy, causing at the same time delight, awe and mystical fear.