Photo of Kastri beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Kastri beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Kastri beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Kastri beach located in natural area

Photo of Kastri beach surrounded by mountains

7.8

Very good

Kastri beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kastri beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Το Κτήμα (Ταβέρνα Οικογένειας Βούλγαρη) is the closest place located 1400 meters from the beach.

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

There are 254 places to stay in the Kastri beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Kastri beach 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=3688434&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Katerina</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8087337&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Agrielia Studios Katigiorgis, Agios Georgios</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=296121&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Parisis Villas</a></li></ul>

Platanias, Greece

#97 out of 767 in Thessaly and Central Greece

7.8

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Trochala • 2.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Το Κτήμα (Ταβέρνα Οικογένειας Βούλγαρη)

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Ταβέρνα ΜΕΝΑΓΙΑ

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant Rementzo

2.6km

Restaurant REMENTZO PLATANIA 1884-1986 TAVERN

8.8 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Michalis Rementzo

8 - Very good 2.6km

Cafe Agyra Cafe

8 - Very good 2.6km

Restaurant Steki

8 - Very good 2.6km

Bar Kallithea wine bar

9.6 - Exceptional 2.7km

Cafe Aramis Cafe & Snack Bar

8.4 - Very good 2.8km

Hiking Area Παραλία Βαμβακιά

2.3km

Hiking Area Walking Path Platanias-Mikro

3.4km

Park Πρότυπο Αγρόκτημα Αγιας Ελενης

6.9km

Hiking Area Skiathos trail

7.4km

Playground Playground

2.7km

Playground Playground

7.1km

Supermarket Μάρκετ Μαμμάς

2.8km

Supermarket SuperMarket ΚΑΦΕΤΖΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ

2.8km

Supermarket Super Market Koukounaries

7.5km

Supermarket First market

7.7km

Supermarket Supermarket Victoria

9.3km

Supermarket Bakery 🧁 coffee ☕ super market coop

9.6km

Tourist Attraction Φάρος Λεφκάρι

7 - Good 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Πλατανιας Ν.Πηλιου Μαρινα , Platanias , south pelio, marine

8 - Very good 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Hoogevoo Caravan with View

10 - Exceptional 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Ακτές Ανατολικού Πηλίου - Παρουσίαση

10 - Exceptional 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Traditional "Kalderimi"

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Lávkos

6.4km

Tourist Attraction Φάμπειο Μουσείο

9.4 - Excellent 6.4km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Χονδρή Άμμος

8.4 - Very good 7.3km

Tourist Attraction Cave centaur Chiron

8.1km

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About

Kastri beach is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 59th place out of 348 beaches in the Thessaly region 94.4 km away from its center, the city of Larissa. It is one of the beaches of Trochala settlement, just 2.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need 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. There is a campsite located nearby.

Kastri 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.

11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Vromoneri beach, which has a rating of 8.

Kastri beach (Thessaly) is located outside the Trochala 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 Kastri 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

+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

Trochala • 2.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Το Κτήμα (Ταβέρνα Οικογένειας Βούλγαρη)

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Ταβέρνα ΜΕΝΑΓΙΑ

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant Rementzo

2.6km

Restaurant REMENTZO PLATANIA 1884-1986 TAVERN

8.8 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Michalis Rementzo

8 - Very good 2.6km

Cafe Agyra Cafe

8 - Very good 2.6km

Restaurant Steki

8 - Very good 2.6km

Bar Kallithea wine bar

9.6 - Exceptional 2.7km

Cafe Aramis Cafe & Snack Bar

8.4 - Very good 2.8km

Hiking Area Παραλία Βαμβακιά

2.3km

Hiking Area Walking Path Platanias-Mikro

3.4km

Park Πρότυπο Αγρόκτημα Αγιας Ελενης

6.9km

Hiking Area Skiathos trail

7.4km

Playground Playground

2.7km

Playground Playground

7.1km

Supermarket Μάρκετ Μαμμάς

2.8km

Supermarket SuperMarket ΚΑΦΕΤΖΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ

2.8km

Supermarket Super Market Koukounaries

7.5km

Supermarket First market

7.7km

Supermarket Supermarket Victoria

9.3km

Supermarket Bakery 🧁 coffee ☕ super market coop

9.6km

Tourist Attraction Φάρος Λεφκάρι

7 - Good 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Πλατανιας Ν.Πηλιου Μαρινα , Platanias , south pelio, marine

8 - Very good 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Hoogevoo Caravan with View

10 - Exceptional 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Ακτές Ανατολικού Πηλίου - Παρουσίαση

10 - Exceptional 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Traditional "Kalderimi"

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Lávkos

6.4km

Tourist Attraction Φάμπειο Μουσείο

9.4 - Excellent 6.4km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Χονδρή Άμμος

8.4 - Very good 7.3km

Tourist Attraction Cave centaur Chiron

8.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

2.7km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Villa Katerina

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Trochala • 2.3km from center

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3.7km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Ammos Studios and Apartments

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Trochala • 3.5km from center

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3.7km from the beach

9 Excellent

Mikro Βeach Ηotel

Hotel

Mikro • 3.5km from center

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Agrielia Studios Katigiorgis, Agios Georgios

4.8km from the beach

9 Excellent

Agrielia Studios Katigiorgis, Agios Georgios

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Trochala • 5km from center

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6.3km from the beach

Yerios

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Trochala • 4km from center

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6.4km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Fyloma

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Lavkos • 4.1km from center

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6.5km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Aronia Stone House

Entire House

Lavkos • 4.2km from center

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6.5km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Xenonas ton Chromaton

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Lavkos • 4.2km from center

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8.6km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Sunset Studios & Apartments

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Platanias • 10.1km from center

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9.5km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Parisis Villas

Entire Villa

Platanias • 11.1km from center

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9.8km from the beach

5.4 Tolerable

Paraschos Studios

Entire Apartment

Platanias • 11.4km from center

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9.9km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Hotel Zachos

Serviced Apartment

Platanias • 11.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.1km 15 min walk

Kastri secret beach Kastri secret beach

7.2 Good

1.8km 24 min walk

Kastri wild beach Kastri wild beach

5.9 Pleasant

2.3km

Platanias secret beach Platanias secret beach

7.7 Very good

2.6km

Platanias marina beach Platanias marina beach

6.8 Good

3km

Platanias beach Platanias beach

7.6 Very good

3.3km

Vromoneri beach Vromoneri beach

8 Very good

3.7km

Mikro Beach Mikro Beach

7.8 Very good

3.8km

Vlachorema beach Vlachorema beach

7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

Trochala • 2.5km

Main locality of province

Larissa • 94.4km

Transport

Airport

JSI • 17.5km

Bus Station

Volos Astiko KTEL Bus Station • 40.3km

Train Station

Milee • 24.9km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

Natalia Petrovic.

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely beautiful!

March 2023

KIERAN KALINSKI

10 Exceptional

The sandy shoreline boasts an abundance of room for beachgoers to bask in the sun and enjoy the calming sound of the waves. Plus, the nearby camping grounds provide a convenient and immersive experience for those looking to fully embrace the natural surroundings.

March 2023

Dionysios Kallias

10 Exceptional

The beach offers clear waters that are shallow at the entrance, making it perfect for children. The sandy beach extends throughout the area. It's easily accessible by car and has ample parking. There's also a cafe restaurant nearby where visitors can grab a bite to eat. Overall, it's a stunning beach! 🏖️😎😊⛱️

March 2023

Nikitas Lefteris

8 Very good

The beach is absolutely stunning.

March 2023

Nikolai Petrovichov.

10 Exceptional

Very nice sea"

March 2023

Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Kastri beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Kastri beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Kastri 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 Kastri beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Kastri beach 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 Kastri 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 and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Kastri 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.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Kastri beach?

Kastri beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kastri beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Το Κτήμα (Ταβέρνα Οικογένειας Βούλγαρη) is the closest place located 1400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Kastri beach?

There are 254 places to stay in the Kastri beach area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Kastri beach from parking?

The Kastri 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 Kastri beach?

There are 2 attractions near Kastri beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Πλατανιας Ν.Πηλιου Μαρινα, Platanias, south pelio, marine located in 2.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Kastri beach 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?

Kastri beach (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.Kastri beach (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.