Description
Port Kryoneri is a town pier in Kryoneri, Western Greece, Greece, positioned at coordinates 38.343680°N, 21.594218°E. Name means "COLD WATER" in Greek. Settlement east-southeast of Messolongi, 3 km east of Galata village. Beautiful coastal village with 90 inhabitants, belongs to Nafpaktos municipality. Population 110 (2001).
Location and Nature: Galata's port in southern Etoloakarnania county, almost opposite Patras, on Kalydona bay shore at Varasova mountain foothills. IMPRESSIVE towering rocks PERFECT for climbing. East: cold, crystal clear Glypha source waters. Past stone bridge: beneath Varasova cliffs with climbing routes. Small port moors boats and yachts. Nearby services: Restaurant.
Water Sports and Beach: Summer (NO strong easterlies): IDEAL for water sports (scuba diving, spearfishing, water skiing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, jet ski). Beautiful 2km long beach extends to Kavourotrypa beach - swim, walk, run. VERY SAFE for small children (crystal, shallow waters).
Facilities: Several hotels/resorts with amenities. Greek taverns/restaurants, beach bars, nightclubs, cafes. Some taverns year-round. NO supermarket here - closest market/supermarket in Galatas village (3.5km). Plenty free camping lovers every summer. POPULAR summer destination. Perfect for summer vacation and endless holidays!
Tip: "Cold water" village at Evinos river banks - small (90 inhabitants) but POPULAR summer destination. IMPRESSIVE Varasova mountain climbing rocks, Glypha source crystal waters, stone bridge to cliff climbing routes. Small port for boats/yachts. Summer water sports heaven (scuba, spearfishing, skiing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, jet ski) when NO strong easterlies. 2km beach to Kavourotrypa - VERY SAFE for children (shallow, crystal). Hotels, taverns, beach bars, nightclubs BUT NO supermarket (3.5km to Galatas). Free camping popular. The climbing, water sports, safe family beach, and free camping make this active summer destination.