The numerous beaches in Katapola of Amorgos in order to relax and enjoy swimming. Below you will find useful tips and an extensive beach guide. The more popular are Maltezi and Plakes beaches.
This sandy beach, with its turquoise waters, is located opposite the port of Katapola. Umbrellas and sunbeds are available to rent, while the local beach bar promises to make your day even more enjoyable, with snacks, coffee, and cool drinks. The rest of the beach is free and non-organized, for you to enjoy your swim.
The Maltezi beach is easily accessed by boat running every half hour from the port of Katapola. If you prefer to walk, the footpath starts in Xylokeratidi, one of the three neighborhoods of Katapola.
Plakes beach is recommended for nudists, swimmers dive off the stone slabs and rocks, The area is quite isolated and the beach is popular with nudists, who can enjoy a swim in privacy. Plakes beach is very close to Maltezi and can be reached by boat, running every half hour from the port of Katapola.
– An alternative nudist beach in Amorgos island is Kambi, next to Ag. Anna.
A very rocky beach marked by the eponymous chapel. The area has a wonderful view of the port across the bay. Agios Panteleimonas is located just before Maltezi beach, and is served by the same footpath.
To the left after the port of Katapola, you will come across the sandy beach of “Kato Akrotiri”. It is a short walk from the last houses of the port settlement.
Be careful of the quite rough on windy days.
Vlychada beach is located outside Katapola port, it is not very well-known to visitors and is accessed on foot. To swim there, you will have to walk through Xylokeratidi, then Nera and Peristeria.
Another small, pebbled beach with crystal-clear waters in the Katapola area, just below the eponymous Tris Ierarches church in Xylokeratidi neighborhood. Walk through the village to get there.
The first beach you come to on the way to Lefkes and after Minoa, is Finikies. The landscape here is marked by dense vegetation and water springs. A swim in its inviting crystalline waters is a must here. Access to this deserted beach is by a small track starting from the main dirt road leading to Lefkes.
The road turns into a footpath when you arrive in Lefkes. About 50 meters after the small bridge, a short detour will lead you to the springs and then on to Tyrokomos cove.
On the way to this beach, do make a point of turning around to admire the verdant hillside, one of the few fertile parts of the island. Park your car or motorcycle and a fifteen-minute walk will bring you to the deserted, pebbled beach. This beach is a deserted, pebbled beach, take particular care when swimming on windy days, due to the strong swell. Varmas’ torrent crosses the small valley, and the lonely chapel of Agioi Saranta is visible further down.
Last updated: 28/02/2021
By car, motorcycle, Amorgos KTEL buses, or a taxi with direction to Katapola.