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Beach · Igoumenitsa, Epiro
Drepano Beach
Long stretch of sand on the northwest side of the gulf of Igoumenitsa, between the sea and a lagoon, a few minutes from town.
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About Drepano Beach
Drepano beach is a few kilometres northwest of central Igoumenitsa, on the tip of the gulf. It is a long, narrow stretch of sand that juts into the sea in the shape of a sickle, which gives it its name: drepani means sickle in Greek. On one side is the open sea, on the other a shallow lagoon, and the whole area is a protected natural site, home to water birds.
The water is calm and shallow along much of the beach, which appeals to families. Along the sand there are sections with beach bars, umbrellas and sunbeds in season, and quieter stretches without facilities as you move toward the tip.
From the tip of the beach you can see ferries entering and leaving the port of Igoumenitsa and, on the horizon, the island of Corfu. The sunset takes place over the sea, toward the island.
Next to it is Makrygiali beach, also on the edge of the gulf. The two are the closest beaches to town for those who don’t want to go as far as Syvota.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half a day or a whole afternoon.
Best time
From June to September, for swimming. Late afternoon brings the sunset over the sea. Outside summer the beach is empty and good for walking.
How to get there
About a 10-minute drive from central Igoumenitsa, via the road that skirts the gulf to the northwest. There is parking along the beach. Taxis run the route.
Tip
For more peace and quiet, walk along the sand toward the tip, away from the bars at the start of the beach. Bring water and sunscreen: there is little natural shade.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Drepano Beach
Which is the nearest beach to Igoumenitsa?
Drepano and Makrygiali, on the northwest side of the gulf, about a 10-minute drive from the town centre.
Does Drepano beach have facilities?
In season there are beach bars with parasols and sunbeds at the start of the sand strip. Toward the tip, the beach is unserviced.
Is the water at Drepano calm?
Generally yes: the beach lies within the gulf, with shallow, calm water along much of the stretch.