The beach
On a small bay surrounded by imposing and steep rocks is Fakistra, a secluded beach of wild and primitive beauty. Fakistra is located in eastern Pelion close to Tsagarada. The clean turquoise Aegean waters, fine sand with tiny pebbles and cliffs surrounding landscape is what makes it memorable.
It’s isolated and undeveloped without of course, being negative factors. No sunbeds, umbrellas and shops around, however there are lovely places to discover.
One of these is the impressive sea cave of Panagias Megalomatas (Virgin Mary) at the north section of the beach that features many stalactites. Just above is another sea cave known as Kryfo Scholio (Secret School). In reality it’s a chapel, build within the rock that during the Ottoman occupation served as a secret school. Among the areas’ natural beauties is the impressive waterfall located behind the beach and the dense vegetation paths that lead to villages such as Damouchari and Agios Ioannis.
You can reach the area of Fakistra by driving your car, which you’ll park at the large plateau that you’ll come across before the beach. From there you will head down for a few minutes through a verdant downhill path. This path is pretty rough but has several benches and kiosks where you can rest and relax.
