Guide for the best beaches near Kavala

Are you planning to visit Kavala and soak up summer vibes on the best beaches near Kavala?

Well, Kavala is located on the northern shore of the Aegean Sea in Greece, in the region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. This important port town is known for its history, shipping, tourism, agriculture, and coastline with beautiful beaches.

So, here are some of the best beaches near Kavala you should not miss. This summer, we visited some of them, such as Ammolofi, Vrasidas, Sarakina, Nea Peramos, and Palio.

In a word, we all need sunshine, salt in the air, and a perfectly mixed cocktail in a hand on the golden sandy beach at sunset…

Ammolofi Beach

📌 Beaches near the centre of Kavala town

By the way, there are several beaches near the centre of Kavala. Let’s just mention some of them.

♦ Rapsani is the closest beach to the centre. It’s a narrow and sand-pebble beach, with clear and shallow water, but there are two stone ridges on both sides. Along the road behind it, there are a few tavernas, shops, and markets.

◊ Kalamitsa Beach is also located near the centre. It is a well-organised sandy beach surrounded by bars, taverns and parking.

♦ Batis Beach is located in a gulf about 4 km from Kavala. It is a well-organised beach with sunbeds, umbrellas, cafes and dining options.

◊ Tosca Beach is situated about 5 km from the western entrance of Kavala. It is a small, sandy cove where you can spend a day in a peaceful environment, or you can book the excellent 4* Bomo Tosca Beach Hotel.

♦ Perigiali is situated on the eastern entrance to the city, and it can be easily reached by public transport. It is a partly organised municipal beach.

Kalamitsa beach and Tosca beach

📌 Beaches near Kavala

The area around Kavala offers a wide variety of sandy beaches, from ones with beach bars and party vibes to hidden gems.

Nea Peramos is located about 18 km from Kavala. It is a small place with a long sandy beach. Some parts are organised and surrounded by bars and good taverns. Considering that our accommodation was there, we visited this beach on the first day we came.

Cactus Beach Bar, Nea Peramos

Nea Iraklitsa is located 3.5 km from Nea Peramos and 16 km from Kavala. It is a popular place for families with children because of its long, sandy and organised beach with shallow water, water sports, cafes, beach bars and taverns, as well.

🏖️ Ammolofi Beach

Ammolofi Beach is considered one of the best beaches in northern Greece. It is located 1 km west of Nea Peramos. This beautiful beach with golden sand and crystal clear water stretches about three kilometres. Actually, it is divided into several parts with stylish beach bars, such as Paradiso, Peponi, La Roca, Breeze, Liquid, Koo, Ammos, and Blue Beach Bar. In the evening, some beach bars organise themed parties with a DJ.

At the end of the beach, there is Foinikas Restaurant Bar, an excellent restaurant with Greek modern cuisine.

Ammolofi Beach has been awarded the Blue Flag, making it an ideal destination for families and beach lovers. Besides its organised parts with bars, there are also free spaces to put your towels and umbrellas.

TIP: Arrive early during July and August, because it is crowded, especially on weekends.

Ammolofi Beach

😎 What to know before visiting Beach bars?

Bear in mind some things before visiting the beach bars.

♦ It is not allowed to bring your drinks or food on the beach, which means you have to drink/eat in the beach bar.
◊ The price of a set which includes 2 sunbeds and an umbrella is from 10 EUR to 50 EUR, depending on the number of rows and the type of sunbeds.

♦ Also, in some beach bars, there is a minimum order for drinks and food of about 50 EUR or more for the first row.
◊ Take a look at some prices of drinks:
The coffees cost 5 – 6.5 EUR (Freddo Cappuccino, Frappe, Freddo Espresso, or Greek coffee).
Beers, such as Alpha, Nymphi, Vergine, Mamos or Sol, are 6-7 EUR.
Refreshment drinks, such as Pepsi, Schweppes, granita or a smoothie, cost 5-6 EUR, while cocktails are 10-16 EUR.

◊ Most of the beach bars have free and covered parking lots behind them, especially along the Ammolofoi Beach.
♦ The music can be pretty loud, and some bars have a DJ as well.
◊ Beach bars are very crowded during July and August, and for some of them, you need to have a reservation.

Ammolofi Beach, La Roca Beach Bar

🏖️ La Roca Beach Bar

One of the best beach bars on the Ammolofi Beach is La Roca Beach Bar.

La Roca Beach Bar, Ammolofi Beach, drone view by Aleksandar Petrović

It is a very well-organised beach with sunbeds, umbrellas, showers, and changing cabins, a perfect spot for fun and relaxation.

La Roca Beach Bar

Enjoy local beers, freddo cappuccino, refreshing cocktails, and delicious food at the restaurant.

The Roca Beach Bar and restaurant

Great music and a swing made of palm leaves will make your vacation perfect.

The Roca Beach Bar and swing

Just relax and enjoy summer vibes…

🏖️ Breeze Beach Bar

Next to La Roca, there is another popular spot, the Breeze Beach Bar.
A path through the palm trees leads you to the sunny kissed Ammolofi beach.

The Breeze Beach Bar, Ammolofi Beach

Find your place, relax and enjoy the clear, shallow water and golden sand.

A view of the Ammolofi Beach from the Breeze Beach Bar Beach

The Breeze restaurant offers a diverse selection of drinks, refreshments, and cocktails, along with a variety of light snacks, seafood, pizzas, burgers, salads, vegan dishes, fresh fruits, and desserts.

The Breeze Beach Bar and restaurant

DJ and excellent music made this beach a perfect place to spend a beautiful day 🤩

Relaxing time on the Breeze Beach Bar, the Ammolofi Beach

🏖️ Vrasidas Beach

Vrasidas Beach, drone shot by Aleksandar Petrović

It is a beautiful wild beach located on the peninsula of Vrasidas, between Ammolofoi Beach and Nea Peramos, and about 15 km from Kavala. Take a road toward Nea Peramos, pass the fortress, and follow the signs to Vrasides. One part of the road is not paved (about 3 km), so drive carefully. Parking is available close to the beach.

A drone view of the Vrasidas Beach, Greece

The sandy beach is in perfect harmony with crystal-clear and shallow water.

Vrasidas Beach

If you prefer a more natural setting, Vrasides Beach is the perfect place for you, surrounded by rocks and wild greenery.

Shallow water of the Vrasidas Beach

There are no organised facilities here, so bring your umbrella, water, and snacks. In fact, there is a small canteen with refreshment drinks and light snacks behind the beach, but it is not always open.

During my research on the internet about this beach, I found information that the beach is calm and not crowded. But, even though we visited it at the end of August, it became very crowded around noon. Also, it was very noisy due to the loud music by some visitors. causing violent reactions from those people who wanted to enjoy the calm and beautiful surroundings… So, you never know 😀

🏖️ Palio Beach 

This beach is located in the village of Palio, about 9 km away from Kavala. Also, it can be reached by bus from Nea Peramos, which is 10 km away.

The sandy beach consists of a few lаrge and smаll covеs, with pebbles and rocks in the water in one part of the beach. It stretches along the road, surrounded by small hotels, apartments, private villas, markets, several cafes and taverns.

Some beach bars and hotels offer sunbeds and umbrellas, but there is a lot of free space to bring your own umbrella. Generally, you can order coffee or drinks at the bar and get their sunbeds for free.

Palio Beach

Above the beach, in the quiet environment, there is the Paparouna restaurant (Μεζεδοπωλείο Παπαρούνα). And the view of the sea from a restaurant terrace is absolutely amazing!

Paparouna restaurant

This popular Greek tavern offers traditional dishes for lunch and dinner. The food was very delicious, portions were big, and prices were reasonable. We tried the fried summer vegetable balls, chicken schnitzel with arugula salad, beef steak with country potatoes, and Greek salad, of course 🙂

Delicious food in Paparouna restaurant, Palio Beach

🏖️ Sarakina Beach & Paloma Beach Bar

The Sarakina Beach is located  5.5 km from the Elaiochori village and 31 km from Kavala town. Actually, it is a southern part of the Elеосhοriоu Beach.

The drone view of the Paloma Beach Bar and Sarakina Beach, drone shot by Aleksandar Petrović

The beach is a mix of sand and tiny gravel, and the water is crystal clear. However, it soon becomes deep, which is ideal for those who like to swim, but not suitable for small children.

Sarakina Beach

There are two beach bars close to each other, and we were in the Paloma Beach Bar. It was not so crowded as it usually is during July and August, when you sometimes need reservations.

Entrance to Paloma Beach Bar

It looks similar to beach bars in Ammolofi Beach: well organised, sunbeds, umbrellas, a restaurant, and an interesting sitting area. A set of two sunbeds and an umbrella costs 10 EUR. Evening parties with a DJ are also organised on the beach.

Paloma Beach Bar, Sarakina Beach

📌 Beaches near Kavala: which one to choose?

Well, it depends on your interests which beach is the best for you.

♦ For wild beauty: Vrasidas Beach.
◊ For relaxing with music, cocktails, and parties: Ammolofi and Sarakina Beach with beach bars.
♦ For families and a quiet vacation, beaches in Palio, Nea Peramos or Nea Iraklitsa.

No matter which one you choose, the beaches near Kavala offer the perfect mix of Greek summer vibes: golden sand, crystal-clear water, and delicious food by the sea.

Ammolofi beach