Is Gyali a sandy beach?

No, Gyali is a pebble beach, so water shoes are handy. Facilities: unspoiled nature and snorkelling.

Is it easy to park at Gyali?

There's no road to the beach, so there's no parking there: you arrive by boat. Park near the harbour or beach your boat leaves from.

When is Gyali least crowded?

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

Which wind is best for swimming at Gyali?

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

Gyali Beach

Hidden pebble cove below the cliffs near Giannades – unspoiled and quiet. Most people come by boat taxi from Ermones; the path down ends in a steep rope descent.

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Gyali beach guide

Gyali (or Giali) is an isolated beach of fine pebbles on the west coast, below the village of Giannades, at the southern end of the chain of hidden coves that starts at Liapades. The water is turquoise and very clear, and rocks rise out of the sea just offshore.

There's no road. The easiest way there is an excursion boat or water taxi from Ermones. A steep, slippery path with ropes and ladders also climbs down the cliff, but it's not for children, older people or anyone nervous of heights.

There are no bars or sunbeds, so bring food and plenty of water.

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About Gyali

Is Gyali a sandy beach?: No, Gyali is a pebble beach, so water shoes are handy. Facilities: unspoiled nature and snorkelling.
Is it easy to park at Gyali?: There's no road to the beach, so there's no parking there: you arrive by boat. Park near the harbour or beach your boat leaves from.
When is Gyali least crowded?: It's rarely crowded, even in August. Outside June–September it's quiet all day.
Which wind is best for swimming at Gyali?: The beach faces west, so it's calmest when the wind blows from the east and gets waves when it blows from the west. The summer maistros, a northwesterly that picks up in the afternoon, often makes it choppy, so mornings are best.