Aquatic Destinations
Activities
The Community of Kato Pyrgos is abundant in
natural beauty, combining a rare option of mountain, sea and fresh water
activities.
Swimming / Snorkelling / Walking / Picnic Sites / Cycling
Kato Pyrgos is the perfect place for relaxing, sunbathing and swimming!
You can swim in the clear cool water, snorkel, revitalize yourself and
enjoy the sun, under the blue sky, lying on the beach…
The beaches in Kato Pyrgos are famous for their cool and lucid waters,
ideal for the hot summer months. You can also moor your boat or yacht at
the fishing port, walk along the beach, enjoy the sea, pick some pebbles
and watch the magnificent sunset! Moreover, you can try a boat-trip or
fishing-trip with the warm-hearted and friendly fishermen!
The trees next to the sea of Krioneri beach offer shade and a place for
an unforgettable picnic. The reason that the beach is called Krioneri
(Cold Water) is because cold water from the Flevas River discharges on
the sea! The “Omega” beach is the second beach in the village. Its name
is derived from the last letter of the Greek alphabet, omega (Ù / ù),
because the shore forms an “omega” shape. The third beach is the
Apothikes (Storehouses) beach so named after a 1920s building used as a
storehouse for agricultural products. Now it is used for the lodging of
the Community Council of Kato Pyrgos. The Community of Kato Pyrgos plans
to renovate the building and convert it into a Museum and a Cultural
Centre of the village for exhibiting the findings of the area. After
swimming, you can try fresh fish, seafood and other local specialties at
the local taverns along the seaside street.
In the afternoon, you can take your bicycle and go around the village.
Go to the village square, the heart of the community, and see the
centenarian oak tree. It is nearly 110 years old… Continue cycling,
riding uphill, observing old traditional houses with blooming gardens.
Follow the signs and reach “Troulli”, the Venetian Tower, make a stop to
admire the horizon and then back to the seaside road upto the small
kiosk where you can sit and enjoy refreshments and ice-cream! If you get
thirsty during your tour don’t worry, because there are traditional
potable water faucets almost everywhere around the village!
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