Is Orkos a sandy beach?

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

Is it easy to park at Orkos?

Roadside parking. Spaces fill up around midday in July and August. It's a 10 minute walk from the road.

When is Orkos least crowded?

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

Which wind is best for swimming at Orkos?

The beach faces north, so it's calmest when the wind blows from the south and gets waves when it blows from the north.

Orkos Beach

White-pebble cove with very clear water just south-east of Lakka, at the end of a short, easy footpath. No facilities, usually quiet.

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About Orkos

Is Orkos a sandy beach?: No, Orkos is a pebble beach, so water shoes are handy. Facilities: unspoiled nature.
Is it easy to park at Orkos?: Roadside parking. Spaces fill up around midday in July and August. It's a 10 minute walk from the road.
When is Orkos least crowded?: It's rarely crowded, even in August. Outside June–September it's quiet all day.
Which wind is best for swimming at Orkos?: The beach faces north, so it's calmest when the wind blows from the south and gets waves when it blows from the north.