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Mavrovouni Beach

Mavrovouni stretches south of Gythio with golden sand, water sports and dispersed services, while summer turtle nests require considerate use.

Our take

A long Laconian beach with room for wind and wildlife

Mavrovouni is one of Laconia's longest beaches, extending south from the village across a broad, open bay. Organised areas cluster near road access and accommodation, but the scale of the beach makes it possible to find quieter sand with a short walk.

Afternoon wind is common and supports windsurfing, yet it can also produce chop and current. Loggerhead turtles nest here, so obey markers, keep distance from hatchlings and clear equipment from the beach at night. The sand becomes hot and shade between concessions is limited.

Good to know

Long beach, Turtle nesting, Wind sports, and Open sand

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