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Varkotopos is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 114th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 80.6 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Bali settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with green water and brown sand, so you don't need 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 very crowded place during the season.
A significant part of the beach is occupied by beach clubs with limited access The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. This area has also a water park in the sea with various inflatable toys which constitute excellent activities for parents and children.
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.
10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Karavostasi Beach, which has a rating of 8.7.
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Beach overall scores
Varkotopos is located in Crete within Bali, 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.
User reviews
"The beach is fantastic, offering all the necessary amenities: fine sand both on the shore and in the water, rocks lining the edges of the small cove, exceptionally clear and shallow waters that extend for quite a distance. Additionally, there are complimentary showers, beach bars that serve customers right on the beach, various water activities such as canoeing and stand-up ..."
Larissa Grigorescu
"The beach is absolutely lovely. The cost for renting a sunbed is 6€ per day."
Sándor Varga
User reviews
"The beach is fantastic, offering all the necessary amenities: fine sand both on the shore and in the water, rocks lining the edges of the small cove, exceptionally clear and shallow waters that extend for quite a distance. Additionally, there are complimentary showers, beach bars that serve customers right on the beach, various water activities such as canoeing and stand-up ..."
Larissa Grigorescu
"The beach is absolutely lovely. The cost for renting a sunbed is 6€ per day."
Sándor Varga
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Mambo Beach Bar & Re...• 1 min walk
- Shisha Bar• 1 min walk
- Πόρτο Παραδισο• 1 min walk
- Kýma• 2 min walk
Attractions
- Belvedere del Cuore• 2 min walk
- Cliff jumping spot• 5 min walk
- Bali Port• 7 min walk
- Ιερά Μονή Τιμίου Προ...• 17 min walk
Transport
- HER• 37km
- Bus station Tympaki• 37.6km
- Club Calimera Sunshi...• 31.7km
Localities
- Bali• 430m
- Kastelli• 80.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Varkotopos?
The coastline of Varkotopos is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water near the beach is blue-green. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Varkotopos?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Varkotopos has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Varkotopos good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Varkotopos does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Varkotopos good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Varkotopos secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Varkotopos?
The bar is located right on the Varkotopos.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Mambo Beach Bar & Restaurant is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Varkotopos?
There are 395 places to stay in the Varkotopos area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Varkotopos include:
- The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort
- Casa D'Oro Suites by Estia 'Adults Only'
- Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Varkotopos from parking?
The Varkotopos 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 Varkotopos?
There are 4 attractions near Varkotopos that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Belvedere del Cuore located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Varkotopos?
The month with the highest temperature in Varkotopos 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?
Varkotopos (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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