Platys Gialos Beach
Small uncrowded beach near the west-coast villages
Platys Gialos is a small beach a few minutes from Kantouni. It stays quieter than the named beaches around it. Facilities are limited, so bring what you need.
UncrowdedGood swimming
The essentials
| Surface | Mixed sand and pebble |
|---|---|
| Sunbeds | Limited, check locally in season |
| Food and drink | Taverna in the area, more choice towards Kantouni |
| Getting there | Short drive from the Panormos area |
| Good for | Quiet swimming near the villages |
Treat facilities as a bonus, not a promise. If Kantouni feels busy, this is the escape five minutes away.
Where it is
Places to eat near this beach
Nearby beaches
- Kantouni Beach: the locals' sandy beach with beach bars
- Kalamia Beach: small beach with a pirate-style beach bar and free sunbeds
- Masouri Beach: the main organised beach: sand, sunbeds and a beach bar