Discover Kamaria: Mavrovouni nearby

Near Kamaria lies Mavrovouni, an open sandy beach also known as Makrynammos or Kamaria. The coast combines fine golden sand with a largely open, unorganised character. A few beach bars and a dedicated SeaTrac access point provide specific points of reference when planning a beach day.

Location and naming

The beach is less than a kilometre outside Finikounda, between Finikounda and Methoni, and about a kilometre west of the centre of Finikounda. The first description places it outside the town, while the second uses the town centre as its reference point. Mavrovouni begins beyond the sparsely populated settlement of Kamaria and extends as far as picturesque Anemomylos; the coast stretches towards the road to Methoni. It is about 2 to 2.5 kilometres long. The beach’s name, Kamaria, comes from the nearby sparsely populated settlement. Since the beach is also called by this name, endpoints and place references are more useful for orientation than the name alone. The approximate length describes the entire stretch of coast, while Windmill, the campsites and the named endpoints serve as individual landmarks.

Sand, beach character and facilities

Very fine, golden sand stretches along the entire coast. The beach is largely open and unorganised; a few beach bars are located near the campsites and at Windmill. This distinguishes the beach’s general character from its facilities: the beach is mostly open and unorganised, while the bars mentioned are individual points of reference. If you would like to include a beach bar in your day’s plans, check its availability locally. There is no natural shade at Mavrovouni. If you plan to spend longer by the shore, you should therefore include your own shade solution in your plans.

Getting there and choosing a location

At the section near Windmill, there is a dedicated SeaTrac access point for people with reduced mobility. Its availability may vary, so check before your visit whether the access point will be available then. Mavrovouni can be reached via the Finikounda–Methoni provincial road; check local conditions before travelling. Getting there and SeaTrac concern different parts of the planning: the road leads to the beach area, while the dedicated access point is at a specific section.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Kamaria, Mavrovouni can be a specific consideration as a nearby beach destination. The similar names make orientation important: the settlement of Kamaria and Mavrovouni Beach are different points of reference, even though the beach is also called Kamaria. So check the actual location of a holiday apartment and take the places mentioned into account when making your choice. When planning your beach visit, you can also consider whether the largely open character, the individual beach bars or the SeaTrac access point at Windmill is important to you. The route via the Finikounda–Methoni provincial road adds a specific transport consideration to this decision.

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