Photo of Hagia Sophia with brown sand & rocks surface

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Photo of Hagia Sophia with partly clean level of cleanliness

5.8

Pleasant

Hagia Sophia

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Hagia Sophia?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Hagia Sophia.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Alogoporos Trikeri Water Sports Beach Bar is the closest place located 1700 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Hagia Sophia?

There are 16 places to stay in the Hagia Sophia area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Hagia Sophia include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=409763&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mikro Βeach Ηotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8124484&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Leonidas GreeceFiloxenia</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=698375&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Xenonas ton Chromaton</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1012157&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ammos Studios and Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4236271&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Aronia Stone House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5284236&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Harmony seaside apartments</a></li></ul>

Palaión Trikérion, Greece

#628 out of 767 in Thessaly and Central Greece

5.8

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Deserted

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Located outside the settlement

Agia Sofia • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Greek Restaurant Ísalos

9 - Excellent 660m

Greek Restaurant Díavlos

8.6 - Excellent 690m

Bar Alogoporos Trikeri Water Sports Beach Bar

9.6 - Exceptional 1.6km

Restaurant Alogoporos Beach

8.8 - Excellent 1.8km

Seafood Restaurant Alogoporos

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Ψαροταβέρνα 'Ο Άγγελος'

9.8 - Exceptional 5.4km

Restaurant Tseta

9.2 - Excellent 5.5km

Restaurant Ψαροταβερνα Τσέτα

9.4 - Excellent 5.5km

Seafood Restaurant Marina interior carlig

5.5km

Hiking Area ΜΟΝΟΠΑΤΙ ΚΟΤΤΕΣ-ΤΡΙΚΕΡΙ

5.5km

Hiking Area καλντερίμι Κόττες-Τρικερι

5.5km

Hiking Area Μονοπάτι-Τισαίο

7.5km

Park Olar beach

8.5km

Hiking Area Τισαίο Όρος

9.2km

Playground Old Port's Playground

630m

Tourist Attraction L’ile de Trikeri

670m

Tourist Attraction Beach

980m

Tourist Attraction Παραλία του πύθου

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Theriakonta Beach

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Καβούλια

6 - Pleasant 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Πλατεία 25ης Μαρτίου

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Αγνάντι Αγίας Κυριακής

10 - Exceptional 6.9km

Tourist Attraction Bigla

9.6 - Exceptional 6.9km

Tourist Attraction Geroplína

7km

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About

Hagia Sophia is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 272th place out of 348 beaches in the Thessaly region 77.6 km away from its center, the city of Larissa. It is one of the beaches of Agia Sofia settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a tiny bay with green pure water and brown sand & rocks cover, so it is highly 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Hagia Sophia 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.

To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long.

11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Alogoporos beach, which has a rating of 7.1.

Hagia Sophia (Thessaly) is located outside the Agia Sofia 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, 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

+31 ^o C +25 ^o C

Air temperature

4.5 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

0.2 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Agia Sofia • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Greek Restaurant Ísalos

9 - Excellent 660m

Greek Restaurant Díavlos

8.6 - Excellent 690m

Bar Alogoporos Trikeri Water Sports Beach Bar

9.6 - Exceptional 1.6km

Restaurant Alogoporos Beach

8.8 - Excellent 1.8km

Seafood Restaurant Alogoporos

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Ψαροταβέρνα 'Ο Άγγελος'

9.8 - Exceptional 5.4km

Restaurant Tseta

9.2 - Excellent 5.5km

Restaurant Ψαροταβερνα Τσέτα

9.4 - Excellent 5.5km

Seafood Restaurant Marina interior carlig

5.5km

Hiking Area ΜΟΝΟΠΑΤΙ ΚΟΤΤΕΣ-ΤΡΙΚΕΡΙ

5.5km

Hiking Area καλντερίμι Κόττες-Τρικερι

5.5km

Hiking Area Μονοπάτι-Τισαίο

7.5km

Park Olar beach

8.5km

Hiking Area Τισαίο Όρος

9.2km

Playground Old Port's Playground

630m

Tourist Attraction L’ile de Trikeri

670m

Tourist Attraction Beach

980m

Tourist Attraction Παραλία του πύθου

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Theriakonta Beach

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Καβούλια

6 - Pleasant 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Πλατεία 25ης Μαρτίου

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Αγνάντι Αγίας Κυριακής

10 - Exceptional 6.9km

Tourist Attraction Bigla

9.6 - Exceptional 6.9km

Tourist Attraction Geroplína

7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

14km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Villa Leonidas GreeceFiloxenia

Serviced Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Agia Sofia • 14.2km from center

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14.2km from the beach

Traditional Luxury House Kedavros

Entire Villa

Myriovryti • 14.4km from center

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The Pagasetic Balcony - Magestic Sea Cottage

15km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

The Pagasetic Balcony - Magestic Sea Cottage

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Agia Sofia • 15.2km from center

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15.2km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Xenonas ton Chromaton

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Lavkos • 15.3km from center

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15.2km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Fyloma

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Lavkos • 15.3km from center

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15.3km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Aronia Stone House

Entire House

Lavkos • 15.4km from center

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15.3km from the beach

Yerios

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Agia Sofia • 15.4km from center

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15.6km from the beach

5.5 Pleasant

Anchor house

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Agia Sofia • 15.4km from center

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16km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Harmony seaside apartments

Entire Apartment

Koropi • 16.2km from center

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16.2km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Pelion Start Point - Koropi

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Agia Sofia • 16.4km from center

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16.8km from the beach

9 Excellent

Mikro Βeach Ηotel

Hotel

Mikro • 16.8km from center

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16.8km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Ammos Studios and Apartments

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Agia Sofia • 16.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 5.9 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

800m 10 min walk

Green beach Green beach

6.5 Good

930m 12 min walk

Pied beach Pied beach

5.8 Pleasant

950m 12 min walk

Agios Georgios Trikeri Agios Georgios Trikeri

6.7 Good

1.8km 24 min walk

Alogoporos beach Alogoporos beach

7.1 Good

2km 25 min walk

Alogoporos 3rd beach Alogoporos 3rd beach

5.8 Pleasant

2.6km

Alogoporos 2nd beach Alogoporos 2nd beach

5.8 Pleasant

2.8km

Pythoú beach Pythoú beach

5.8 Pleasant

3.4km

Alogoporos 4th beach Alogoporos 4th beach

4.1 Frustrating

Localities

Nearest

Agia Sofia • 230m

Main locality of province

Larissa • 77.6km

Transport

Airport

VOL • 24.8km

Bus Station

KTEL MAGNISIAS bus station • 25.5km

Train Station

Gatzea • 18.3km

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Average Reviews rating

5.8 Pleasant

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Average Reviews rating

5.8 Pleasant

Lian Chen

10 Exceptional

This petite beach boasts a pebbled shoreline and pristine, transparent waters that are sure to impress. While it may be situated a bit of a distance from the port, the journey is well worth it. Additionally, this beach is exclusive, affording visitors a private experience unlike any other.

March 2023

Nikolai Antonopoulos

8 Very good

The beach is nestled amidst a scenic landscape of olive trees and is accessible by a leisurely 15-minute stroll from the shops. Although the beach has some large stones and sea urchins in certain areas, it is still a must-visit destination for its pristine and transparent waters. It is advisable to exercise caution while navigating through the beach, but the effort is well worth it for the serene and refreshing experience it offers.

March 2023

Lia Mavros

4 Frustrating

I had a really bad experience at this beach. Firstly, it's quite difficult to get to on foot from the main port and the signage is very poor. As for the beach itself, I wouldn't even classify it as a proper beach. There's a small area for boats and the rest is just a mix of rocks and stones.

March 2023

Nikolai Katsaros

8 Very good

This beach is extremely peaceful and is particularly perfect for families.

March 2023

Lila Sondravić

8 Very good

The island of Trikera boasts a serene beach, where the remnants of an ancient Christian basilica can be found on its western side.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Hagia Sophia?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of brown color. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water near the beach is clean and almost blue in sunny weather. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Hagia Sophia?

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

Is the Hagia Sophia good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

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

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Hagia Sophia 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Hagia Sophia secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

What are the key audiences of Hagia Sophia?

Hagia Sophia can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Hagia Sophia?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Hagia Sophia.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Alogoporos Trikeri Water Sports Beach Bar is the closest place located 1700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Hagia Sophia?

There are 16 places to stay in the Hagia Sophia area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Hagia Sophia include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Hagia Sophia from parking?

The Hagia Sophia has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Hagia Sophia?

There are 3 attractions near Hagia Sophia that are popular with travelers. The nearest are L’ile de Trikeri located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Hagia Sophia?

The month with the highest temperature in Hagia Sophia is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Hagia Sophia (Thessaly) 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.Hagia Sophia (Thessaly) 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.