Palaiokastro

Paralia Paleokastro

5.9

/ 10 Pleasant

#346 out of 478
in Crete

About

Paralia Paleokastro is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 346th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 56.8 km away from its center, the city of Καστέλλι. It is one of the beaches of Paliokastro settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and black sand & pebble cover, 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 partially crowded during the high season.

Paralia Paleokastro coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, toilets. .

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.

9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Mades beach, which has a rating of 7.9.

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Historical

+23 ^oC +17 ^oC

Air temperature

3 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Paliokastro, Crete,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Poor

3.4/10

Cleanliness

Tolerable

4.5/10

Amenities

Very poor

2.4/10

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Paralia Paleokastro is located in Crete within Paliokastro, 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 absolutely lovely, with a distinct charm that sets it apart from other beaches. It is a picture-perfect spot, ideal for capturing stunning photographs. If you're looking to book a photoshoot, we invite you to do so with us at @photo.crete. The location is simply perfect!"

Valentina S.

"This beach is truly a hidden gem! It's a small yet fully-equipped beach with stunning cliffs located beneath the highway. The service provided here is exceptional, making it an amazing spot to spend some quality time with your loved ones."

Nathaniel Rourke

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Stays nearby

A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.

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12 accomodations nearby

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310m from the beach

Exceptional

Elia Villas

Resort Villa

Pikris

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160m from center

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360m from the beach

Swallow Luxury Apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Paliokastro

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210m from center

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Spacious Seaview House with Garden at Palaiokastro

1.1km from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Spacious Seaview House with Garden at Palaiokastro

Entire House

Pikris

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970m from center

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2.9km from the beach

Serenity Penthouse Suite by Estia

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Paliokastro

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3km from center

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3km from the beach

Exceptional

Suite Fleria with private beach

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Paliokastro

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3km from center

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3.3km from the beach

6.5

Good

Luxury Suite Thalia

Entire Apartment

Pikris

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3.3km from center

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3.6km from the beach

Villa Sunny Dreams

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Paliokastro

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3.6km from center

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3.7km from the beach

9.9

Exceptional

Bellevue Village

Serviced Apartment

Pikris

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3.7km from center

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3.8km from the beach

Exceptional

Mama La Roosa Luxury Retreat

Resort Villa

Pikris

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3.7km from center

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3.8km from the beach

9.3

Excellent

Apartment Villa Omega

Entire Apartment

Pikris

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3.7km from center

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3.8km from the beach

9.2

Excellent

Lygaria Studios

Entire Apartment

Pikris

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3.7km from center

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M&N Luxury Family Apartment 10meters from the Sea

3.8km from the beach

8.3

Very good

M&N Luxury Family Apartment 10meters from the Sea

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Located at nearest locality

Paliokastro

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3.8km from center

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
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location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

Amoudara, Greece

Ammoudara Beach II

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water, Sand bottom

Amoudara 1.8 km

Analipsi, Greece

Analipsi Beach

8.3

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Analipsi 0.5 km

Malia, Greece

Malia beach

7.8

Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water

Malia 1.2 km

Anissaras, Greece

Paralia Anissaras

7.8

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Anissaras 0.5 km

Anissaras, Greece

Saradari Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Anissaras 0.7 km

Limenas Chersonisou, Greece

Hersonissos beach III

8.7

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Limenas Chersonisou 0.3 km

Prinos, Greece

Spilies Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water

Prinos 3.3 km

Lygaria, Greece

Paralia Ligaria

7.7

Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water

Lygaria 0.1 km

Made, Greece

Mades beach

7.9

Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand

Made 0 km

Amoudara, Greece

Skafidaras beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water

Amoudara 1.2 km

Agia Pelagia, Greece

Paralia Agia Pelagia

7.8

Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Agia Pelagia 0.3 km

Agia Pelagia, Greece

Kladissos Beach

7.7

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water

Agia Pelagia 0.3 km

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Tavern (Smoked lamp...• 17 min walk
View Papadakis Taver...• 19 min walk
To Limanaki• 20 min walk
BaR.B.Q a'la carte R...• 3.2km

Attractions

Viewpoint• 16 min walk
Rechtra Gorge• 17 min walk
ΕΝΕΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΑΥΛΗ ΚΑΛΛΕ...• 22 min walk
Μέγαρον Μοδινῶν• 22 min walk

Transport

HER• 13.2km
Bus station Tympaki• 40.9km
Club Calimera Sunshi...• 8.5km

Localities

Paliokastro• 210m
Kastelli• 56.8km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Paralia Paleokastro?

Paralia Paleokastro has a golden sand and pebble cover. It's relatively 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 pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Paralia Paleokastro?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Paralia Paleokastro, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Paralia Paleokastro good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Paralia Paleokastro does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Paralia Paleokastro good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Paralia Paleokastro 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.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Paralia Paleokastro?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Paralia Paleokastro.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Tavern (Smoked lamp specialist) is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Paralia Paleokastro?

There are 1607 places to stay in the Paralia Paleokastro area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Paralia Paleokastro include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Paralia Paleokastro from parking?

The Paralia Paleokastro 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 Paralia Paleokastro?

There are 4 attractions near Paralia Paleokastro that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Viewpoint located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Paralia Paleokastro?

The month with the highest temperature in Paralia Paleokastro 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 14°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Paralia Paleokastro (Crete island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Paralia Paleokastro (Crete island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.