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Access
From Pireas(Athens) to the port of Ios,it takes 3h15mn with the superfast ferry or around 7hrs with the regular one.From the port of Ios to Plakoto beach (which is in the north of the island) it is about a 40 min drive (about 20km),including a 15 min dirt road part (better with a 4x4 drive).Once in the chora,you have to follow the signs to plakoto. Where the road ends,take the dirt road leading to the sea...
English (Translate this text in English): From Pireas(Athens) to the port of Ios,it takes 3h15mn with the superfast ferry or around 7hrs with the regular one.From the port of Ios to Plakoto beach (which is in the north of the island) it is about a 40 min drive (about 20km),including a 15 min dirt road part (better with a 4x4 drive).Once in the chora,you have to follow the signs to plakoto. Where the road ends,take the dirt road leading to the sea...
English (Translate this text in English): From Pireas(Athens) to the port of Ios,it takes 3h15mn with the superfast ferry or around 7hrs with the regular one.From the port of Ios to Plakoto beach (which is in the north of the island) it is about a 40 min drive (about 20km),including a 15 min dirt road part (better with a 4x4 drive).Once in the chora,you have to follow the signs to plakoto. Where the road ends,take the dirt road leading to the sea...
English (Translate this text in English): From Pireas(Athens) to the port of Ios,it takes 3h15mn with the superfast ferry or around 7hrs with the regular one.From the port of Ios to Plakoto beach (which is in the north of the island) it is about a 40 min drive (about 20km),including a 15 min dirt road part (better with a 4x4 drive).Once in the chora,you have to follow the signs to plakoto. Where the road ends,take the dirt road leading to the sea...
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?OK
Public access?Public access
Special access4x4
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Megalo Plakoto
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualitySloppy
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyDon't know
Wave
TypeSand-bar
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerFun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthDon't know
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, NorthWest
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to Don't know
Best tide positionDon't know
Best tide movementDon't know
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rocks
Additional Information
Park your car almost on the beach. You will see the waves breaking mainly on the left side (when you look towards the sea) and some in the middle of the bay when the "swell"is a bit bigger.. You won't have to paddle much, it's a small spot..
English (Translate this text in English): Park your car almost on the beach. You will see the waves breaking mainly on the left side (when you look towards the sea) and some in the middle of the bay when the "swell"is a bit bigger.. You won't have to paddle much, it's a small spot..
English (Translate this text in English): Park your car almost on the beach. You will see the waves breaking mainly on the left side (when you look towards the sea) and some in the middle of the bay when the "swell"is a bit bigger.. You won't have to paddle much, it's a small spot..
English (Translate this text in English): Park your car almost on the beach. You will see the waves breaking mainly on the left side (when you look towards the sea) and some in the middle of the bay when the &quot;swell&quot;is a bit bigger.. You won't have to paddle much, it's a small spot..
Atmosphere
I went there about 7 times during the summer,I was always the only person in the water..and on the beach..and on the road. Clear blue water!!
English (Translate this text in English): I went there about 7 times during the summer,I was always the only person in the water..and on the beach..and on the road. Clear blue water!!
English (Translate this text in English): I went there about 7 times during the summer,I was always the only person in the water..and on the beach..and on the road. Clear blue water!!
English (Translate this text in English): I went there about 7 times during the summer,I was always the only person in the water..and on the beach..and on the road. Clear blue water!!
General
It's not worth it making a surf trip just to ride the waves of Plakoto.Nevertheless,if you are in the area anyway,give it a shot,you might be surprised!
English (Translate this text in English): It's not worth it making a surf trip just to ride the waves of Plakoto.Nevertheless,if you are in the area anyway,give it a shot,you might be surprised!
English (Translate this text in English): It's not worth it making a surf trip just to ride the waves of Plakoto.Nevertheless,if you are in the area anyway,give it a shot,you might be surprised!
English (Translate this text in English): It's not worth it making a surf trip just to ride the waves of Plakoto.Nevertheless,if you are in the area anyway,give it a shot,you might be surprised!
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