Photo of Rocky beach with gray sand & pebble surface

Photo of Rocky beach with brown water surface

Photo of Rocky beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

6.5

Pleasant

Nature landmark - Mountain

Rocky beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Rocky beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Rocky beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.ANKI’S beach house is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Rocky beach?

There are 22 places to stay in the Rocky beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Rocky beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8994536&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Patras Casale</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4817645&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Moxy Patra Marina</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=190029&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Olympic Star</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6305648&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Greek Boho Villa near Nafpaktos</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1705515&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Evinos Village Resort</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3835483&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Best House, Deck Aprtm, Old Port of Patras</a></li></ul>

Kryonéri, Greece

#744 out of 1071 in Peloponnese, Western Greece, Ionian

6.5

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray sand & pebble Sand & Pebbles bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Kato Basilike • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Cafe ANKI’S beach house

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Seafood Restaurant OSTRIA

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Akrogiali (Ακρογιαλι)

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Restaurant FOINIKAS CAFE

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Το κοραλι

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Mimóza

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Cafe fiki bistro beach bar

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Cafe Prisma Creperor

8.4 - Very good 1.3km

Cafe Prisma Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Park Άγιος Κοσμάς ο Αιτωλός

9km

Park Πλατεία Γεωργίου Κολοβού

9.5km

Tourist Attraction "Limnopoulas" Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction σπηλια Λιμνοπουλας

90m

Tourist Attraction Προβλητα Κρυονεριου

10 - Exceptional 1.4km

Tourist Attraction παραλια Αγιάς

8 - Very good 6km

Tourist Attraction Γεφυρα Ευηνου παλαιας Εθνικης Οδου

4 - Frustrating 6.5km

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About

Rocky beach is located on the Gulf of Patras (part of Ionian Sea) and it is in the 115th place out of 166 beaches in the Western Greece region 14.9 km away from its center, the city of Patras. It is one of the beaches of Kato Basilike settlement, just 1.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a small bay with brown water and gray sand & pebble cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Rocky beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Nostros beach, which has a rating of 8.1.

Rocky beach (Western Greece) is located outside the Kato Basilike settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Rocky beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+32 ^o C +25 ^o C

Air temperature

1.8 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Kato Basilike • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Cafe ANKI’S beach house

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Seafood Restaurant OSTRIA

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Akrogiali (Ακρογιαλι)

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Restaurant FOINIKAS CAFE

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Το κοραλι

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Mimóza

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Cafe fiki bistro beach bar

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Cafe Prisma Creperor

8.4 - Very good 1.3km

Cafe Prisma Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Park Άγιος Κοσμάς ο Αιτωλός

9km

Park Πλατεία Γεωργίου Κολοβού

9.5km

Tourist Attraction "Limnopoulas" Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction σπηλια Λιμνοπουλας

90m

Tourist Attraction Προβλητα Κρυονεριου

10 - Exceptional 1.4km

Tourist Attraction παραλια Αγιάς

8 - Very good 6km

Tourist Attraction Γεφυρα Ευηνου παλαιας Εθνικης Οδου

4 - Frustrating 6.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

8.2km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Greek Boho Villa near Nafpaktos

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Kato Basilike • 7.2km from center

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14.1km from the beach

9 Excellent

Moxy Patra Marina

Hotel

Patras • 14.2km from center

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14.3km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Myhome

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kato Basilike • 14.1km from center

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14.4km from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

Evinos Village Resort

Entire House

Gefira Bania • 13.1km from center

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Best House, Ellinou Stratiotou, Ayia, Patra

14.4km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Best House, Ellinou Stratiotou, Ayia, Patra

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kato Basilike • 14.6km from center

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Best House, Deck Aprtm, Old Port of Patras

14.5km from the beach

9 Excellent

Best House, Deck Aprtm, Old Port of Patras

Entire Apartment

Patras • 14.7km from center

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14.8km from the beach

New Retropolitan Club - luxstay apt with terrace In Patras

Entire Apartment

Patras • 14.9km from center

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14.8km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Blue Domino Luxury City Villa Patras

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Kato Basilike • 15km from center

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15km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Patras Casale

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Kato Basilike • 15.2km from center

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15km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Pietra Mare Suites

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Patras • 15.2km from center

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15km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Olympic Star

Hotel

Patras • 15.2km from center

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Best House, Psila Alonia Square Luxury, Patra

15.5km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Best House, Psila Alonia Square Luxury, Patra

Entire Apartment

Patras • 15.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.2km 16 min walk

Kato Vasiliki beach Kato Vasiliki beach

7.6 Very good

1.8km 24 min walk

Glyfa beach Glyfa beach

8 Very good

3.2km

Nostros beach Nostros beach

8.1 Very good

4.3km

Kato Kalavrouza beach Kato Kalavrouza beach

6.5 Good

9.3km

Makinia beach Makinia beach

7.7 Very good

12.7km

Antirrio beach Antirrio beach

7.9 Very good

13.5km

Platanitis beach Platanitis beach

6.3 Pleasant

13.6km

Pátras beach Pátras beach

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Kato Basilike • 1.3km

Main locality of province

Patras • 14.9km

Transport

Airport

GPA • 27.1km

Bus Station

KTEL PATRAS bus station • 14.6km

Train Station

Suburban Rail Station of Agya • 13.9km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Rocky beach?

Rocky beach has a gray sand and pebble cover. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water near the beach is brown, it does not look very good. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Rocky beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Rocky beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Rocky beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Rocky beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Rocky beach for swimming is negative.

Is the Rocky beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Rocky beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Rocky beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Rocky beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.ANKI’S beach house is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Rocky beach?

There are 22 places to stay in the Rocky beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Rocky beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Rocky beach from parking?

The Rocky beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Rocky beach?

There are 2 attractions near Rocky beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are σπηλια Λιμνοπουλας located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Rocky beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Rocky beach is August. Its average value reaches 32°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 8°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Rocky beach (Western Greece) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Rocky beach (Western Greece) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.