Greece · East Macedonia and Thrace
Palaiopoli
East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 26.2 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 25.9 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 25.8 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 26.0 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 26.6 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 26.4 | 0.6 |
| Tue 8 | 26.1 | 0.7 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 11 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Excellent |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 16 |
| Feb | 15 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 27 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Kamariotisa5.5 kmEast Macedonia and Thrace
- Loutra6.6 kmEast Macedonia and Thrace
- Fonias11 kmEast Macedonia and Thrace
- Pachia Ammos13 kmEast Macedonia and Thrace
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~1.0 km from the beach.
- Bus stop: Μον Ρεπό Λουτρά προς πόλη, about ~60 m away.
- Ferry: Κανόνι, about ~2.3 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Κέρκυρα, about ~1.6 km away.
- 9 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Ανεμόμυλος, about ~100 m away.
- 5 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Mon Repos Palace, about ~80 m away.
- 8 shops nearby, the closest about ~450 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
Is the water clean at Palaiopoli?
Palaiopoli is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. On site you'll find Showers, Toilets, and Restaurant. There's parking about ~1.0 km from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 11 straight years. The nearest town, Κέρκυρα, is about ~1.6 km away.
That “Excellent” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 9 places to eat within a kilometre — Ανεμόμυλος is the closest, about ~100 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Palaiopoli safe to swim in?
Yes — Palaiopoli carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 11 of its 11 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
What temperature is the sea at Palaiopoli right now?
The most recent reading for Palaiopoli shows the sea at around 26°C. For live, up-to-the-hour conditions, see the “Right now” panel above. That's the reading right off East Macedonia and Thrace. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Palaiopoli?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around East Macedonia and Thrace. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Palaiopoli.
What's nearby Palaiopoli — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, there's parking about ~1.0 km from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Μον Ρεπό Λουτρά προς πόλη, about ~60 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Κανόνι, about ~2.3 km away. The nearest town is Κέρκυρα, about ~1.6 km away.