Simos Beach, Elafonisos
Παραλία Σίμου
A double crescent of white sand at the southern tip of Elafonisos Island, with dunes and emerald shallow water. It is often ranked among the most beautiful beaches in Greece.
Simos Beach lies at the southern tip of the small island of Elafonisos. A narrow sandbar divides it into two crescent-shaped bays, Big Simos and Small Simos. Behind the fine white sand, tall dunes and soft juniper scrub lies emerald shallow water reminiscent of the Caribbean. The water is mild and the slope gentle, suiting families with children, and the beach is regularly ranked among the most beautiful in Greece. From Monemvasia, it is about an hour's drive to the Vivari (Pounta) ferry dock. A ferry ride of about 10 minutes then takes you to the island (summer sailings are frequent and cars can be taken), followed by a drive or minibus ride of about 15 minutes to the beach. The beach is crowded and parking is hard to find in July and August, so arrive early. The beach has paid umbrella areas and a snack bar. The dunes are a protected area, so please do not trample the vegetation. Nearby, offshore, lies the Bronze Age sunken city of Pavlopetri.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pavlopetri
- Kastania Cave
- Gefyra
- Church of Elkomenos Christos
- Archaeological Collection of Monemvasia
- Lower Town of Monemvasia
- Hagia Sophia, Monemvasia
- Upper Town of Monemvasia