Remote dunes, turtle nest risk
Ethniki Odos Pirgou Kiparissias, 270 54, Zacharo
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4x4 access only
Getting here needs an off-road vehicle. Check your ground clearance before setting off.
A remote beach area with beautiful views, wild surroundings and very quiet nights. Recent reports describe level parking between the dunes, while driving onto the beach or dunes risks damaging turtle nests and getting stuck in sand. There is no shade, and the area is part of a nature reserve. Police patrols have been reported, and visitors should take their rubbish with them.
From travellers' reviews
Listing copied from our source, 51 days ago
Very beautiful place! But be careful not to venture where your vehicle cannot go—the sand can be deceptive!
Amazing place. Wild nature.
Wonderful beach. We did not park on the dunes, but on the level area between them, where the locals also park. Driving onto the dunes somehow feels wrong. Along the entire beach we found remains of turtle nests, so please do not drive onto the beach under any circumstances! We did not see a sign indicating a nature reserve.
The place is 100% recommendable. Before reaching the beach, you cross a high dune. I parked on the upper right. We spent two perfect nights. The police checked on things several times and greeted us in a friendly manner. Please take your rubbish with you.
There are certainly several possible places along the beach, but one should also simply respect that this is a nature reserve. A sign in the northwestern parking area points this out.
Stunning place, the beach is super clean, only thing remain at least 20 from the sea as there are many turtle nests.
Quick access from the road—one minute! It is possible to stop before the 4x4 section under the trees, although it is close to the road. Down by the beach, be careful: even with a 4x4 it is best to remain vigilant so as not to get stuck. Beautiful beach, warm sea with waves. Absolutely quiet at night despite the tourist season! Brilliant!
Beautiful spot, but lots of thorny plants. The sea and beach are very beautiful. Unfortunately, there is also a lot of rubbish. Otherwise, everything is great.
A very beautiful place, unfortunately not feasible for us. Suitable for one vehicle.
Very beautiful remote place, not necessarily requiring 4x4, but higher ground clearance would be nice. I’m driving a rear-wheel-drive Ford Transit L3H4 and had no problem in March.
Great overnight spot for us, with only one other truck sharing this massive beach.
The spot is magnificent. It is possible to access it by staying on the firm ground and the small parking area 100 metres from the sea. More experienced drivers can drive on the sand and use the many tracks through the dunes.
beautiful spot, wild and peaceful with amazing sunset there is a cat living here please take care of it !
We are heading into a third night here. We are staying not only because we are alone in the world on this magnificent beach, but also because there is a kitten that absolutely needs care when you come to relax here. Give it plenty of love and water; it hunts insects wonderfully after dark!
Super beautiful and peaceful place. A 4x4 is necessary to reach the nicest spots.
Since we have a 4x4, we went onto this beach and got stuck in the sand. As mentioned in the comments below, this is a turtle nesting beach, so it is preferable to camp at the edge of the track, which is already a very good spot. We felt very ashamed to get stuck on a beach like this.
