Gerakas Beach is a remote and quiet beach known for its crystal clear water. The beach is small and does not have many amenities, with no sunbeds, umbrellas, or bars reported by visitors. Despite its lack of facilities, the beach is appreciated for its tranquility and is considered a great place to relax away from more popular tourist locations.
The beach is accessible via a road that is in poor condition and full of holes. Despite the challenging journey, visitors believe that the beach is worth the drive due to its natural beauty. The beach also features a tiny harbor and an abandoned research station, adding to its unique charm.
The natural characteristics of the beach include a pebble landscape and calm waters. However, visitors should be aware of the presence of sea urchins in shallow waters near the beach. The beach's remote location and lack of waves contribute to an 'end of the world' feeling, making it a unique destination for those seeking solitude and natural beauty.
Visitor reviews highlight the tranquility and remote nature of the beach, with its clear water and picturesque landscape being particularly appreciated. The lack of amenities such as sunbeds, umbrellas, and bars is seen as a positive by those seeking a quiet escape from more popular tourist locations. However, some visitors complain about the poor condition of the access road and the presence of sea urchins in shallow waters.
Most visitors to Gerakas Beach stay in the town of Patitiri, which is the main port of Alonissos and offers a range of accommodations. While Gerakas Beach itself does not have nearby accommodation options, Patitiri provides easy access to the beach and other attractions on the island.
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Latitude: 39.2715224 / Longitude: 23.9433199
Gerakas Beach is located in Alonissos. The following map of Gerakas Beach shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 28.1°C/31.9°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 33.9°C |
| Sea Temperature | 27.3 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.7 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:19/20:42 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 13.0 hrs |
| UV Index | 8.1 |
| Cloud Cover | 0% |
| Speed | 20.9 km/h |
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| Gusts | 44.3 km/h |
| Direction | N |
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