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Geropotamos beach III
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Geropotamos beach III is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 173th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 92.9 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Panormos settlement, just 4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and brown sand & rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Geropotamos beach III shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
12 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Geropotamos beach, which has a rating of 7.8.
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Geropotamos beach III is located in Crete within Panormos, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Crete island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Tavern Zorbas• 3 min walk
- Mare Bar (Iberostar...• 4 min walk
- Ouzo Bar• 6 min walk
- Geropotamos Beach Ba...• 8 min walk
Attractions
- Arch of Skaleta• 12 min walk
- Μυστική παραλία• 12 min walk
- πινακες ζωγραφικης• 3.9km
- Φαράγγι Πρίνου• 3.9km
Transport
- CHQ• 46.9km
- Bus station Tympaki• 39.9km
- Club Calimera Sunshi...• 43.8km
Localities
- Panormos• 4km
- Kastelli• 92.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Geropotamos beach III?
The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of brown color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at Geropotamos beach III?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Geropotamos beach III has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Geropotamos beach III good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Geropotamos beach III is fully protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Geropotamos beach III for swimming is very positive.
Is the Geropotamos beach III good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Geropotamos beach III secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Geropotamos beach III?
The bar is located right on the Geropotamos beach III.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Tavern Zorbas is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Geropotamos beach III?
There are 870 places to stay in the Geropotamos beach III area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Geropotamos beach III include:
- The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort
- Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park
- Casa D'Oro Suites by Estia 'Adults Only'
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Geropotamos beach III from parking?
The Geropotamos beach III has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Geropotamos beach III?
There are 4 attractions near Geropotamos beach III that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Arch of Skaleta located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Geropotamos beach III?
The month with the highest temperature in Geropotamos beach III is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Geropotamos beach III (Crete island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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