Stoupa

Closest to Villa To Kyma, Stoupa has two larger sandy beaches. Kalogria is north of Stoupa and then there's the beach along the boulevard. There is another small beach at the south side of the boulevard, where you turn into the street to Tis Marias Taverna.

Kalogria

Set in a beautiful bay, this is the busiest beach. Trees line the beach, sunbeds and umbrellas are for hire, there are a few tavernas and 2 lounge bars. The water level gets deeper very gradually making it safe for children to swim. The sand is great to build all sorts of sandcastles and sculptures. Kalogria has a lot of sweet water springs that surface in the sea. You will be able to feel the difference when you're swimming: at the left side of the bay the water is usually warmer than at the right. There is also some exploring to do. If you dig in one of the puddles on the tiny beaches to the left of Kalogria you will see fresh water flowing up from the ground! Kalogria is also nice for teenagers and young adults. Lots of young people visit it in summer and spend the afternoon playing beach tennis and beach volleyball. There is a Padi diving school and you can rent a pedalo and explore the caves.

The boulevard

There is a long stretch of beach along Stoupa's boulevard. Some of the taverna's let you use their beds, like To Steki. The boulevard is always lively with a quieter corner on the beach below Enigma. In summer the boulevard is closed for traffic at night and everyone comes out for an evening stroll. People go for a drink or a meal, look at the shops or watch a sports match. Children play outside and on the beach. It's all very relaxed.

Ta Delfinia

Just north of Stoupa is Ta Delfinia. Park at the top, walk down and at the end you will reach a foot path to a small public beach. There are small pebbles on the beach and the water has the most amazing shade of blue. In summer there is a taverna where you can get a drink and snacks.

More beaches

Katafigi

On the road between Trachila and Agios Dimitrios are some rocks where people come for nude sunbathing.

Foneas

You wouldn't have guessed since Proastio is a mountain village, but Proastio has its own beach! It is called Foneas beach and is in a corner on the road from Stoupa to Kardamyli. Even though it lies under the main road you cannot hear the traffic at all. Foneas is a beach with large pebbles. No sunbeds or umbrellas there but giant rocks in the sea. They provide shade, you can jump off them, swim through a small cave and do snorkeling. It has a small snack bar, I don't think there are any toilets. There is a beautiful walk that starts at Foneas beach and takes you up the gorge to Proastio. Leave the gorge before you come to the large bridge, keep an eye out for piles of stones that mark the exit from the gorge. Have a drink at a kafenion and return back to Foneas on the stone footpath. Wear long trousers and bring shears as parts of the path can be overgrown. It will be well worth your effort!

Kalamitsi

The beach at Kalamitsi is very quiet. There is no catering. It is off the road from Stoupa to Kardamyli, a little before Kardamyli.

Ritsa

Drive into Kardamyli and immediately after the big church turn left into a small road. Follow the road down and you will see Ritsa beach. A long stretch of beach with pebbles and some volcanic sediments, good to do some exploring but wear shoes! There are a few great tavernas and sunbeds for hire.