Photo of Frangou beach with brown sand surface

Photo of Frangou beach with blue pure water surface

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4.9

Tolerable

Frangou beach

Áyios Evstrátios, Greece

#1323 out of 1420 in Aegean

4.9

Tolerable

Free entrance Virgin beach Brown sand Deserted Sand bottom Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Agios Efstratios • 6.3 km

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Restaurant Belanídi

10 - Exceptional 6.2km

Cafe Jimmy's Take Away

9.6 - Exceptional 6.3km

Bar Ai Stratis Omiros Cafe

9 - Excellent 6.3km

Coffee Shop Candy Bar

10 - Exceptional 6.3km

Coffee Shop To Στέκι

10 - Exceptional 6.4km

Restaurant Artemōnas

9.2 - Excellent 6.4km

Cafe cafe bar velia

8.2 - Very good 6.4km

Park Traditional Aloni

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Cave

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Ciola Grossa

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Οικισμού Αγίου Ευστρατίου

6.2km

Tourist Attraction Μπανανιά-Αγιος Ευστράτιος

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Αλωνίτσι

8 - Very good 8.3km

Historical Landmark Κενοτάφιο Πολιτικών Εξόριστων - Political Exiles Mass Grave

6.3km

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About

Frangou beach is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 365th place out of 398 beaches in the Northern Aegean region 142.5 km away from its center, the city of Mytilene. It is one of the beaches of Agios Efstratios settlement, just 6.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a small bay with crystal blue water and brown 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Frangou 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.

To get to the beach, you need to drive along a dirt road about 2km long. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Agios Dimitrios beach II, which has a rating of 5.7.

Frangou beach (Northern Aegean) is located outside the Agios Efstratios 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 coast of the Ag. Efstratios island, 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

+29 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

6.4 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Agios Efstratios • 6.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Belanídi

10 - Exceptional 6.2km

Cafe Jimmy's Take Away

9.6 - Exceptional 6.3km

Bar Ai Stratis Omiros Cafe

9 - Excellent 6.3km

Coffee Shop Candy Bar

10 - Exceptional 6.3km

Coffee Shop To Στέκι

10 - Exceptional 6.4km

Restaurant Artemōnas

9.2 - Excellent 6.4km

Cafe cafe bar velia

8.2 - Very good 6.4km

Park Traditional Aloni

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Cave

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Ciola Grossa

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Οικισμού Αγίου Ευστρατίου

6.2km

Tourist Attraction Μπανανιά-Αγιος Ευστράτιος

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Αλωνίτσι

8 - Very good 8.3km

Historical Landmark Κενοτάφιο Πολιτικών Εξόριστων - Political Exiles Mass Grave

6.3km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 5.7 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

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Ag. Efstratos beach Ag. Efstratos beach

6.6 Good

7.1km

Agios Efstratos beach II Agios Efstratos beach II

5.5 Pleasant

7.6km

Agios Efstratos beach III Agios Efstratos beach III

5 Tolerable

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Vrachonisida Praso Vrachonisida Praso

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Egeo Pelagos II Egeo Pelagos II

5.8 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Agios Efstratios • 6.3km

Main locality of province

Mytilene • 142.5km

Transport

Airport

LXS • 53.1km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Frangou beach is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Frangou beach?

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

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

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

Is the Frangou 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 Frangou beach 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 Frangou beach?

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

Hiking adventurers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Frangou beach.

How far is the Frangou beach from parking?

The Frangou 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 and you have to drive on a dirt road to reach it.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Frangou beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Frangou beach (Northern Aegean) 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.Frangou beach (Northern Aegean) 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.