Photo of Akrotirio Ekato Kefales with brown fine sand surface

Pleasant

Akrotirio Ekato Kefales

Áyios Aléxandros, Greece

#808 out of 1420 in Aegean

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Brown fine sand Deserted Fine sand bottom Fully waves protected Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Agios Theodoros • 2.2 km

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Restaurant Ο Θέμης ( O Themis ) - Ναπαντεχς

9.2 - Excellent 9.5km

Park Αλυκή Λήμνου

4.5km

Park Faraklou geological park

8km

Tourist Attraction Παρατηρητήριο πτηνών αλυκής Λήμνου

6 - Pleasant 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Αλυκές Λήμνου

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Φρούριο Κότσινα

8.8 - Excellent 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Pigadeli Beach

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Ακρωτήριο Καβαλάρης

10 - Exceptional 9.2km

Historical Landmark Archeological Site Ancient Hephaestia

980m

Historical Landmark Cave of Philoctetes

1.4km

Historical Landmark Archeologikos Choros Kaveiriou

1.4km

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About

Akrotirio Ekato Kefales is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 159th 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 Theodoros settlement, just 2.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal blue water and brown fine 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.

Akrotirio Ekato Kefales 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.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Kotsinas beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

Akrotirio Ekato Kefales (Northern Aegean) is located outside the Agios Theodoros 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 Lemnos 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

+30 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

7.9 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Agios Theodoros • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Ο Θέμης ( O Themis ) - Ναπαντεχς

9.2 - Excellent 9.5km

Park Αλυκή Λήμνου

4.5km

Park Faraklou geological park

8km

Tourist Attraction Παρατηρητήριο πτηνών αλυκής Λήμνου

6 - Pleasant 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Αλυκές Λήμνου

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Φρούριο Κότσινα

8.8 - Excellent 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Pigadeli Beach

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Ακρωτήριο Καβαλάρης

10 - Exceptional 9.2km

Historical Landmark Archeological Site Ancient Hephaestia

980m

Historical Landmark Cave of Philoctetes

1.4km

Historical Landmark Archeologikos Choros Kaveiriou

1.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

7.1km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

A & K Vacation House

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Agios Theodoros • 8.8km from center

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11.8km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

To Kyma

Hotel

Moudros • 12.7km from center

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18.3km from the beach

10 Exceptional

VILLA MIRSINI

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Agios Theodoros • 19.7km from center

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22.8km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Evgenia Residences

Entire House

Limenaria • 24.9km from center

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22.8km from the beach

9.9 Exceptional

Lithoessa Luxury Apartments

Serviced Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kallithea • 6.5km from center

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5.6km from the beach

One More Day

Entire House

Kallithea • 6.7km from center

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6.4km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Keros Blue - Luxury in Wilderness

Resort

Kalliopi • 5.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.3 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

1.6km 21 min walk

Paralia Saravari Paralia Saravari

7.2 Good

2.9km

Neftina beach Neftina beach

6.8 Good

5km

Kotsinas beach Kotsinas beach

7.8 Very good

5.4km

Zematas beach Zematas beach

7.8 Very good

5.5km

Ag. Ermolaos beach II Ag. Ermolaos beach II

5.5 Pleasant

5.5km

Ag. Ermolaos beach Ag. Ermolaos beach

5.8 Pleasant

6.3km

Beach Zematas II Beach Zematas II

4.9 Tolerable

6.9km

Beach Zematas III Beach Zematas III

4.9 Tolerable

Localities

Nearest

Agios Theodoros • 2.2km

Main locality of province

Mytilene • 142.5km

Transport

Airport

TRP • 5.6km

Bus Station

Toprakkent Sitesi • 93.4km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Akrotirio Ekato Kefales?

The Akrotirio Ekato Kefales is covered with brown fine sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Akrotirio Ekato Kefales?

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

Is the Akrotirio Ekato Kefales good for swimming?

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

Akrotirio Ekato Kefales is fully protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the Akrotirio Ekato Kefales for swimming is very positive.

Is the Akrotirio Ekato Kefales 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Akrotirio Ekato Kefales 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.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Akrotirio Ekato Kefales?

Akrotirio Ekato Kefales can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Akrotirio Ekato Kefales?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Akrotirio Ekato Kefales.

What is the closest accommodation to the Akrotirio Ekato Kefales?

There are 66 places to stay in the Akrotirio Ekato Kefales area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Akrotirio Ekato Kefales include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Akrotirio Ekato Kefales from parking?

The Akrotirio Ekato Kefales 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Akrotirio Ekato Kefales?

There are 3 attractions near Akrotirio Ekato Kefales that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Παρατηρητήριο πτηνών αλυκής Λήμνου located in 3.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Akrotirio Ekato Kefales?

The month with the highest temperature in Akrotirio Ekato Kefales 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?

Akrotirio Ekato Kefales (Lemnos island) 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.Akrotirio Ekato Kefales (Lemnos island) 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.