Karathona Beach
Karathona Beach
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Alexio R
Rome, Italy357 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
My favorite Greek beach, I have many memories here, and even if it has become a bit gentrified, it remains a pearl. My advice is to go there in the middle of the week because it is more comfortable, in fact the deckchairs are too close to each other at the weekend, at least in the Utopia beach. For the rest, as in almost all of the Peloponnese, everything is free, you only pay for the compulsory drink, 4 euros per person. Furthermore, top service, quick and attentive, you can have lunch or an aperitif half a meter from the sea. Spectacular sea with various shades of blue, always clean. Super recommended, but not on weekends
Written August 6, 2023
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Erin F
Charlotte, NC87 contributions
Jul 2022
Great and beautiful beach. Plenty of spots to put your stuff down and we got there early in the morning and was able to claim 2 lounge chairs and an umbrella. It was said it was 5 euros to rent but none of the workers who walks by constantly asked us to pay and I even asked who/where to pay to rent. The water was shallow, warm and clear!
Written July 27, 2022
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maryk29658
Montreal, Canada318 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
This beach can be accessed by car, or you can take the bus from Nafplio,
2€/ person, or a taxi from Nafplio at a cost of 15€.
There have been changes since summer 2023. Now there are only 2 places that rent sunbeds, the cost at both of them is 15€, 2 beds, 1 umbrella.
There is also plenty of free space, for those who choose to bring their own umbrella & chairs.
There is a water sports business “Nafplio Water Sports” that offers many choices, for all ages.
In terms of cost, the least expensive option is the inflatable castle section, 15€ for 1 hour or 25€ for the whole day.
Note that the guy who owns the motorboat that takes people around on the inflatables such as the banana, or sofa etc, tends to drive too fast and dangerously.
He is also really quite rude to tourists. Furthermore, he caused serious injury to a tourist last summer, who was thrown off during the banana boat ride, due to his dangerous manoeuvres.
We therefore didn’t trust to use any of his services.
We dealt instead with a lovely, polite, English speaking young lady named Anastasia, for the inflatable castle section.
There are bathrooms and outdoor showers available next to the large resto/bar, which is located in front of the large inflatable castle. Food is served only until 6 pm.
There is a bar area, where cocktails are NOT served, however you can get bottled water, soft drinks, ice cream, etc…
The beach is quite long, the sea bed is quite sandy, however it’s rocky along the water’s edge.
By the way, stay for the sunset over the sea, beautiful!
2€/ person, or a taxi from Nafplio at a cost of 15€.
There have been changes since summer 2023. Now there are only 2 places that rent sunbeds, the cost at both of them is 15€, 2 beds, 1 umbrella.
There is also plenty of free space, for those who choose to bring their own umbrella & chairs.
There is a water sports business “Nafplio Water Sports” that offers many choices, for all ages.
In terms of cost, the least expensive option is the inflatable castle section, 15€ for 1 hour or 25€ for the whole day.
Note that the guy who owns the motorboat that takes people around on the inflatables such as the banana, or sofa etc, tends to drive too fast and dangerously.
He is also really quite rude to tourists. Furthermore, he caused serious injury to a tourist last summer, who was thrown off during the banana boat ride, due to his dangerous manoeuvres.
We therefore didn’t trust to use any of his services.
We dealt instead with a lovely, polite, English speaking young lady named Anastasia, for the inflatable castle section.
There are bathrooms and outdoor showers available next to the large resto/bar, which is located in front of the large inflatable castle. Food is served only until 6 pm.
There is a bar area, where cocktails are NOT served, however you can get bottled water, soft drinks, ice cream, etc…
The beach is quite long, the sea bed is quite sandy, however it’s rocky along the water’s edge.
By the way, stay for the sunset over the sea, beautiful!
Written August 14, 2024
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PierreB21
Franche-Comte, France61 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Sandy beach rather nice, with beaches not too present (left and right) leaving plenty of room for those who wish to be quiet. The sun sets very late, which avoids very hot hours. The palm trees in the pictures are still far away... not thinking about putting your towel in and going into the water.
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Written August 12, 2024
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Fathieh
Bath, UK66 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Beautiful beach but Ammos seats charges 15 euros per two with umbrella and the Greeks only 10 euros. It is not true that if you get a drink the seats are free (not all places sell drinks). The sea is clean and you can’t hear music in the far right area.
Written July 26, 2021
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Christian M
Copenhagen, Denmark6,176 contributions
Aug 2022
Karathona is a big, sandy beach (only a few pebbles in the crystal clear water) offering free areas as well as a well organized zone with sun beds and umbrellas. Free parking, camping site, toilets, places to buy food and drinks. A fine beach for kids.
We walked from Nafplio (Arvanitia Beach) to Karathona and back again before 9 AM. Temperature was pleasant, and the path between the two beaches is easy, quiet and extremely beautiful. 45 minutes walk each way.
We walked from Nafplio (Arvanitia Beach) to Karathona and back again before 9 AM. Temperature was pleasant, and the path between the two beaches is easy, quiet and extremely beautiful. 45 minutes walk each way.
Written August 3, 2022
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,450 contributions
Jul 2021
Karathonas is a huge bay and beach some 10-15 min drive south of Nafplio (direction after the Palamidi fortress turn).
There're plenty of free parking places and the beach has free and paying parts which have sunbeds and umbrellas.
The water is very clean, but very shallow for long which I didn't like that much.
There're plenty of free parking places and the beach has free and paying parts which have sunbeds and umbrellas.
The water is very clean, but very shallow for long which I didn't like that much.
Written September 30, 2021
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Μαρια Π
1 contribution
May 2024 • Family
A one-day trip with our school (Public), an entire beach and not even a sign about the toxic algae it has. Unacceptable!!! So many children entered the sea and many came out scarred and in pain. Some went to the hospital. This beach is not for swimming.
Written May 22, 2024
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marilena h
31 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
After a tour of the surrounding beaches, we concluded that Karathona is the best beach in the area! Sand everywhere, shallow water, endless with space to sit with just your mat or if you are lucky shade from natural trees but also organized with sunbeds, coffee and food. Easy parking also and disabled access. Prefer the right side from the Utopia shop onwards.
Written August 15, 2023
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backtoGreece
St. Augustine, FL184 contributions
Jul 2022
Wonderful sandy beach just on the other side of Nafplio. View of the Palamidi; sunbeds, umbrellas and cafe service available. If staying all day, get cabana bed; umbrella's do not provide much shade.
Written July 12, 2022
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Jane M
Pearl River, New York
We are coming to Nafplio by cruise ship and would like to spend time at a beach. Is it possible to get to this beach from the port?
Thank you
Written July 24, 2022
Σχετικά με ένα event που γίνεται την Παρασκευή, ήθελα να ρωτήσω αν μπορώ να κάνω κράτηση για τραπεζι
Written July 9, 2019
Έχει τελικά Αυτά τα επικίνδυνα πράγματα περί λεγόμενης ανεμώνες τσιμπάνε. Να ξέρουμε και οι υπόλοιποι
Written August 10, 2018
Ναι το ακουμπησα και μου εκαβε ερεθισμο .ευτυχως ειχα μια fenistil απο τυχη μαζί μου και ηρεμισε λιγο .
Written August 15, 2019
How far from Nfplio town is this beach? How can you get there?
Thanks!
Written May 27, 2018
About 1 hours walking on the lovely coastal path from above blublanc bar - vehicles aren’t allowed
Written July 26, 2019
ciao! vorrei sapere se cissono bus che vanno dal paese Nafplio alla spiaggia di Karatona e, ovviamente i costo (:
grazie
Written March 19, 2017
Qndo sono andata io non c'era niente, ma io ero in auto. Forse in primavera-estate qualcosa c'è
Written March 28, 2017
Bonjour,
Est-ce que vous auriez un site internet qui propose les prix, les heures, les réservations des sports nautiques de Karathona beach?
Merci d'avance,
Pauline
Written November 7, 2016
Hi! You can get to the beach by car/taxi or bus, it is very close to the city of Nafplio and the road is easy to drive. There are several beach bars along the beach, you cannot make a reservation for sun beds. There are a couple of spots where you can rent equipment for some kind of water activities/ water sports.
Written August 23, 2017
Здравствуйте.
Хотелось бы узнать как часто ходит автобус из Напфлиона на пляж и где останавливается?
Written July 19, 2015
не уверен, что есть автобус из нафплиона до пляжа,т.к. мы добирались на своей машине.точно знаю,что есть автобус до крепости, отходит от набережной. от крепости теоретически можно прогуляться до пляжа, но лучше взять такси
Written July 20, 2015
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