Is Ampelaki (Paleokastritsa) a sandy beach?

No, Ampelaki (Paleokastritsa) is a pebble beach, so water shoes are handy. Facilities: snorkelling and sunbeds.

Is it easy to park at Ampelaki (Paleokastritsa)?

Paid parking. Spaces are limited and fill up early in summer, so arrive before 10:00 or come by scooter or bus. It's a 5 minute walk from the road.

When is Ampelaki (Paleokastritsa) least crowded?

It's rarely crowded, even in August. Outside June–September it's quiet all day.

Which wind is best for swimming at Ampelaki (Paleokastritsa)?

The beach faces north, so it's calmest when the wind blows from the south and gets waves when it blows from the north. The summer maistros, a northwesterly that picks up in the afternoon, often makes it choppy, so mornings are best.

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Ampelaki (Paleokastritsa)

Ampelaki (Paleokastritsa) Beach

Small pebble cove on the west side of Paleokastritsa, next to Agios Petros, with very clear water and boats leaving for the sea caves.

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Ampelaki (Paleokastritsa) beach guide

Ampelaki is the westernmost of Paleokastritsa's coves, about 1 km from the village centre: a small bay of sand and pebbles framed by rocky cliffs, with clear turquoise water.

The seabed drops off quickly, which makes it popular for snorkelling and diving. There are sunbeds and umbrellas, showers, a beach bar and a small jetty with boat hire. It's quieter than the main beaches, but still fills up in high season, so come early.

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About Ampelaki (Paleokastritsa)

Is Ampelaki (Paleokastritsa) a sandy beach?: No, Ampelaki (Paleokastritsa) is a pebble beach, so water shoes are handy. Facilities: snorkelling and sunbeds.
Is it easy to park at Ampelaki (Paleokastritsa)?: Paid parking. Spaces are limited and fill up early in summer, so arrive before 10:00 or come by scooter or bus. It's a 5 minute walk from the road.
When is Ampelaki (Paleokastritsa) least crowded?: It's rarely crowded, even in August. Outside June–September it's quiet all day.
Which wind is best for swimming at Ampelaki (Paleokastritsa)?: The beach faces north, so it's calmest when the wind blows from the south and gets waves when it blows from the north. The summer maistros, a northwesterly that picks up in the afternoon, often makes it choppy, so mornings are best.