Photo of Paralia Katharos with light pebble surface

Photo of Paralia Katharos with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Paralia Katharos with spacious shore

Photo of Paralia Katharos with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Paralia Katharos located in natural area

6.8

Good

Paralia Katharos

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Paralia Katharos?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Paralia Katharos.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ochre Wine Bistro is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Paralia Katharos?

There are 2036 places to stay in the Paralia Katharos area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Paralia Katharos include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1548476&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1067357&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Charisma Suites</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=27755&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Oia Mare Villas</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1308839&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Dreamland Ηouses</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3813278&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">White Side Suites</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2392778&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Santoimage house</a></li></ul>

Oia, Greece

#566 out of 1420 in Aegean

6.8

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Light pebble Pebbles bottom Short mountain trail Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Ormos Ammoudiou • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Ochre Wine Bistro

8.2 - Very good 640m

Cafe Ipanema Espresso

7 - Good 660m

Restaurant Ammoudi Fish Tavern

8 - Very good 670m

Cafe Tephra cocktail bar

9.6 - Exceptional 700m

Restaurant ANEMI HOUSE & VILLAS

9.8 - Exceptional 740m

Cafe Tramonto all day lounge

9 - Excellent 750m

Restaurant Kyprida

8.8 - Excellent 760m

Restaurant Dimitris Ammoudi Taverna

8.8 - Excellent 780m

Restaurant Thalassia

8 - Very good 790m

Hiking Area Santorini Old Harbor Trail

7.6km

Park cat ampitheatre

7.7km

Park Πάρκινγκ αυτοκίνητο

7.8km

Park Park

8.1km

Park Green Garden Fira

8.1km

Park Santorini

8.4km

Playground Playground

6.8km

Playground Playground

7.1km

Supermarket Carrefour Market

6.4km

Supermarket Mini Market Vourvoulos

7.1km

Supermarket 7 Market(Mini Market)

7.7km

Supermarket Fira Market

7.7km

Supermarket EiEoaz

7.8km

Supermarket City Market

8km

Supermarket Sklavenitis

8.1km

Supermarket Masoutis

9km

Supermarket Amyrillis Gifts and Groceries

9.2km

Tourist Attraction Windmill of Oia

670m

Tourist Attraction Ammoudi Bay

680m

Church Panagia Akathistos Hymn Holy Orthodox Church

890m

Tourist Attraction Picturesque Blue Dome Santorini

910m

Tourist Attraction Oia Blue Dome Viewpoint

910m

Church Church of the Resurrection of the Lord

6.1km

Tourist Attraction Firostefani Central Square

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Megaro Gizi

9 - Excellent 7.5km

Tourist Attraction Archaeological Museum of Thera

7.6 - Very good 7.6km

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About

Paralia Katharos is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 455th place out of 1022 beaches in the South Aegean region 115 km away from its center, the city of Ermoupoli. It is one of the beaches of Ormos Ammoudiou settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and light pebble, 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Paralia Katharos 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.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Baxedes beach, which has a rating of 6.9.

Paralia Katharos (South Aegean) is located outside the Ormos Ammoudiou 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 Santorini island 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 Paralia Katharos 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

+27 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

7.7 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Ormos Ammoudiou • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Ochre Wine Bistro

8.2 - Very good 640m

Cafe Ipanema Espresso

7 - Good 660m

Restaurant Ammoudi Fish Tavern

8 - Very good 670m

Cafe Tephra cocktail bar

9.6 - Exceptional 700m

Restaurant ANEMI HOUSE & VILLAS

9.8 - Exceptional 740m

Cafe Tramonto all day lounge

9 - Excellent 750m

Restaurant Kyprida

8.8 - Excellent 760m

Restaurant Dimitris Ammoudi Taverna

8.8 - Excellent 780m

Restaurant Thalassia

8 - Very good 790m

Hiking Area Santorini Old Harbor Trail

7.6km

Park cat ampitheatre

7.7km

Park Πάρκινγκ αυτοκίνητο

7.8km

Park Park

8.1km

Park Green Garden Fira

8.1km

Park Santorini

8.4km

Playground Playground

6.8km

Playground Playground

7.1km

Supermarket Carrefour Market

6.4km

Supermarket Mini Market Vourvoulos

7.1km

Supermarket 7 Market(Mini Market)

7.7km

Supermarket Fira Market

7.7km

Supermarket EiEoaz

7.8km

Supermarket City Market

8km

Supermarket Sklavenitis

8.1km

Supermarket Masoutis

9km

Supermarket Amyrillis Gifts and Groceries

9.2km

Tourist Attraction Windmill of Oia

670m

Tourist Attraction Ammoudi Bay

680m

Church Panagia Akathistos Hymn Holy Orthodox Church

890m

Tourist Attraction Picturesque Blue Dome Santorini

910m

Tourist Attraction Oia Blue Dome Viewpoint

910m

Church Church of the Resurrection of the Lord

6.1km

Tourist Attraction Firostefani Central Square

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Megaro Gizi

9 - Excellent 7.5km

Tourist Attraction Archaeological Museum of Thera

7.6 - Very good 7.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

340m from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Oia Sunset Villas

Resort Villa

Old Port Fira • 210m from center

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570m from the beach

9 Excellent

Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas

Hotel

Old Port Fira • 320m from center

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680m from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Santoimage house

Entire House

Old Port Fira • 390m from center

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710m from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Dreamland Ηouses

Entire Apartment

Old Port Fira • 410m from center

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750m from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Santolia Art Suites

Serviced Apartment

Old Port Fira • 500m from center

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770m from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Charisma Suites

Hotel

Old Port Fira • 470m from center

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810m from the beach

9 Excellent

Oia Mare Villas

Resort Villa

Old Port Fira • 520m from center

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810m from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Tramonto Secret Villas

Hotel

Old Port Fira • 520m from center

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820m from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Amoudi Villas

Resort Villa

Old Port Fira • 560m from center

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830m from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

Villa Oasis Oia with Caldera View

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Ormos Ammoudiou • 530m from center

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830m from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

White Side Suites

Entire Apartment

Old Port Fira • 540m from center

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840m from the beach

9.9 Exceptional

Oia Mansion

Resort Villa

Old Port Fira • 540m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1km 14 min walk

Ammoudi beach Ammoudi beach

5.8 Pleasant

2.7km

Riva beach II Riva beach II

6.8 Good

3.3km

Baxedes beach Baxedes beach

6.9 Good

4.6km

Cape Columbo Cape Columbo

6.9 Good

5.3km

Pori beach Pori beach

6.8 Good

8km

Vourvoulos beach Vourvoulos beach

6.7 Good

9.1km

Kanakari beach Kanakari beach

7.6 Very good

10.6km

Paralia Karterados Paralia Karterados

6.8 Good

Localities

Nearest

Ormos Ammoudiou • 350m

Main locality of province

Ermoupoli • 115km

Transport

Airport

JTR • 12.5km

Bus Station

Firostefani Bus Station • 7.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

Tadeusz Kowalski

10 Exceptional

I discovered this hidden gem of a beach that boasts light pebbles. It's a serene and tranquil spot that's perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The crystal-clear waters are perfect for swimming, and the picturesque scenery is simply breathtaking. I highly recommend checking out this secluded spot for a peaceful day at the beach.

March 2023

Nico Rafael Cruz.

8 Very good

The beach was quite pleasant with a low number of visitors and clear waters. However, it is a bit of a distance away and the beach is rocky, requiring footwear to enter the water. Additionally, there is no shade available, forcing us to construct a makeshift shelter.

March 2023

Lena Kavanagh

2 Very poor

The beach didn't offer a worthwhile view and getting there was a challenge. Additionally, there were no umbrellas for shade, the waves were quite substantial, and swimming was deemed unsafe.

March 2023

Lila Valtair

2 Very poor

The beach is not worth the effort to hike down to, as it is only composed of rocks and lacks any close amenities.

March 2023

Giovanni Vescovini

6 Pleasant

The beach is a bit challenging to get to, with a steep descent required. Additionally, the beach features light pebbles.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Paralia Katharos?

The beachline of Paralia Katharos is covered with light pebbles. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Paralia Katharos?

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

Is the Paralia Katharos 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.

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

Is the Paralia Katharos 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Paralia Katharos 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

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Paralia Katharos?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Paralia Katharos.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ochre Wine Bistro is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Paralia Katharos?

There are 2036 places to stay in the Paralia Katharos area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Paralia Katharos include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Paralia Katharos from parking?

The Paralia Katharos 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 overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Paralia Katharos?

There are 4 attractions near Paralia Katharos that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Windmill of Oia located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Paralia Katharos?

The month with the highest temperature in Paralia Katharos is August. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Paralia Katharos (Santorini 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Paralia Katharos (Santorini island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Paralia Katharos for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.