Keramoti Beaches
Keramoti has some of the finest beaches I've ever seen. Large, wide expanses of soft white sand gently sloping into a vivid turquoise blue Aegean Sea are ideal for sun bathing and taking in some of the breath taking scenery of Northern Greece.
The main beach is huge, about 10 km long (that's European for about 6 miles) and populated with large public areas. There are also a number of "clubs" offering the use of umbrellas, hammocks, small tables, lounge chairs with the purchase of a very modestly priced soft drink or sandwich. One club, the "Aqua Paradise" (the only one we've been to so far) even has a huge inflatable water slide. The waiters at the clubs are multi-lingual and very helpful without being intrusive. Even the street vendors (who can sell you a ROLEX for only $10!) are polite and courteous.
The water is warm and refreshing and wave action is minimal. The whole scene is very family oriented. As a matter of fact, if not for the backdrop of Thassos Island or the Greek mountains and the occasional Speedo here and there, you might think you were on Topsail Island or Nags Head.
There are a lot of people on the beaches but the clubs are so large and the chairs so numerous, they never seem to get crowded. Still, there are enough non-commercial areas that it's not hard to find a secluded spot if you're looking for a quiet time. It's a great and relaxing place to spend an afternoon!
The music is from...what else?....Zorba the Greek!
I was sorry when the music and pictures came to an end... It seems like such a wonderful idyllic place. We're so glad you and Kelly are able to have this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteEmma enters the room and I show her where you guys are...her response "I wanna live in Greece, mama. Can we live in Greece? When I grow up I want to spend my summers in Greece and my winters in Florida..." Wouldn't that be nice :)
ReplyDeleteJohn, oh my gosh, all the straight rows of umbrellas. You must have gone crazy. I'll bet the straight rows of umbrellas and chairs is your favorite thing about Greecian beaches. I would love to have seen a picture of either you or Kelly going down that blow up water slide.
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