Visit some of Greece’s quieter or slightly more remote shores and beach life will urge you to slow right down. Just what we need after our jaunt around Turkey and in preparation for our winter wonderland…home. We join locals as they contemplate life from the coffee houses and unwind on sandy stretches of deserted and isolated beach.
In late autumn the beaches and fishing villages are deserted from tourist. Everything is sleepy and the majority of beach bars and cafes have shut for the year. Local cafes and stores are still open and stray dogs linger for bits of scraps. Finding a place to park and a beach to stroll is easy. You can catch the sunset without the crowds from almost anywhere along the coast. And if you miss it, you can always face east at first light for some fairly stunning sunrises too (click to enlarge photos).
Try Nea Iraklitsa for its pristine beaches or Nea Peramos with headland castle and secluded cove. Further down the coast, meander through coastal vines and small olive plantations. Left turn at the allotment plots for a wonderful surprise on the far flung beach of Ammolofoi. Drive 30 kilometres west along the coast, if you want a long spotless beach Vrysi. Just avoid the stray dog rescue centre, it can be a howling night.
From Vrysi to Paralia Ofryniou the coastline is dotted with numerous wild camping spots. Mostly surrounded by pine trees and grassland with the odd small resort and cafe bar. It is a case of take your pick. And when you’ve had just about enough of beaches a handful of roadside ruins join the journey.
I think its fair to say Mac n Tosh enjoyed their beach balls…tad cold for surfing tho’.
The Lion of Amphipolis is a 4th-century BC tomb sculpture. The finding of the monument were found initially by Greek soldiers during the Second Balkan War. The British tried to steal the pieces, but a Bulgarian attack prevented their plans.
Time seems to stand still in these places – or at least moves very, very slowly perfect for winding down and preparing for winter. So what next? Well the forecast looks reasonably good for the next week, so we are going to bumble around the peninsula of Sithonia and enjoy a bit of R&R before heading across mainland Europe.
Our Bumble Wild Camping at Nea Iraklitsa
Our Bumble Wild Camping at Nea Peramos
Our Bumble Wild Camping at Ammolofoi
and a few more
With another motorhomer who used to follow your blog. It inspired us to head to Turkey in 2020 … didn’t get far as Covid hit. 12 weeks lock down with other travellers on a Turkish campsite. Planning to go back this summer.
Any how’s, wondering what happened to you? Are you still travelling? Loved your writing / posting.
K
hi joanne and craig
we are about to start our new adventure in two weeks time, we are friends of craigs cousin sue sudhurst, she told me about your site i have been looking at your blog for the past 7 months. I have found your site very useful and i will be following your route through france spain potugal italy etc. Can you tell me if a camper card is worth buying i intend to wild camp most of the time.
we will be travelling in a long wheel base sprinter converted to a campervan would have liked a hymer but was out of my price range has craig started to build his own camper yet?
thanks for all the tips and advice and sat nav information
alan and dawn
Hi Alan, build plans are currently on hold but with regard to a camping card we’d recommend the ASCI card as it can save a small fortune at times, be aware though it does run from Jan to Dec so its value gets less as the year progresses, but to be honest if you use for just a couple of nights you get you money back. Hope you have a great trip and Italy is superb (just silly busy in July & August)
Thanks for the info i will order one today, may see you around europe if you are away this year
Take care alan and dawn and poppy 🐶
Hi guys glad yer good..beaches look great with only footprints on them. Will you be back in UK for Christmas?? We were opting for an early return mid march. Because of Brexit.. But scotched that Idea .not returning till mid may..bugger em..new adventure starts from Portugal Jan 6th..take care all of you. Inc Mac n Tosh
your post is really great and awesome pictures you captured. Thanks for sharing your tour experience with us.
Wow! Is it really too cold for a dip?
Toooooo cold
Difficult to choose a favourite…all so gorgeous 😄
Especially with no crowds.
Just stumbled across your blog a few days ago and loving it! Fascinated by the last post about your travels in Turkey – just returned from a hotel holiday there last week – it gave me real inspiration to consider returning in a motorhome. I’m just starting out on the motorhome journey and blogs like yours are invaluable. Thank you.
Thank you…if you enjoyed your Turkey holiday then you will LOVE your motorhome holiday even better x