Anemomylos (Garitsa) Beach
Small rocky beach of pebbles at the south end of Garitsa bay, by the old windmill, with a jetty for getting in. Free, and a favourite with locals for a quick swim with a view of the Old Fortress.
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About Anemomylos (Garitsa)
- Is Anemomylos (Garitsa) a sandy beach?
- No, Anemomylos (Garitsa) is a pebble beach, so water shoes are handy. Facilities: taverna.
- Is it easy to park at Anemomylos (Garitsa)?
- Roadside parking. Spaces are limited and fill up early in summer, so arrive before 10:00 or come by scooter or bus. You can drive right up to the beach.
- When is Anemomylos (Garitsa) least crowded?
- It's rarely crowded, even in August. Outside June–September it's quiet all day.
- Which wind is best for swimming at Anemomylos (Garitsa)?
- 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.