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Kokkíni Khánion
Kokkini Beach
Good for Relax
About
Kokkini Beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 242th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 36.7 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Kokkini Chani settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with green pure 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 almost deserted place even during the high season.
Kokkini Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, 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.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Arena beach, which has a rating of 7.8.
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Beach overall scores
Kokkini Beach is located in Crete within Kokkini Chani, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
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 around Kokinni Hani area in Crete boasts the best scenery and is particularly stunning during the afternoon. Additionally, the sand on this beach is brown in color."
Nalawade Sidhant
"This Heraklio beach boasts some of the finest sand in the area, making it a top destination for those seeking a relaxing day in the sun. As an added bonus, parking is completely free, so visitors can enjoy their time without any added stress or expenses."
Lena Schneider
User reviews
"The beach around Kokinni Hani area in Crete boasts the best scenery and is particularly stunning during the afternoon. Additionally, the sand on this beach is brown in color."
Nalawade Sidhant
"This Heraklio beach boasts some of the finest sand in the area, making it a top destination for those seeking a relaxing day in the sun. As an added bonus, parking is completely free, so visitors can enjoy their time without any added stress or expenses."
Lena Schneider
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Hatzis Restaurant• 3 min walk
- flavour Diamantakis• 4 min walk
- de l'art Shisha cafe• 4 min walk
- Freddy's Bar• 4 min walk
Attractions
- Minoan Megaron at Ni...• 7 min walk
- Παραλία Ἁγίων Θεοδόρ...• 15 min walk
- Boufos Cave• 3.1km
- Skotino Cave• 4.8km
Transport
- HER• 7km
- Bus station Tympaki• 53.1km
- Club Calimera Sunshi...• 12.9km
Localities
- Kokkini Chani• 200m
- Kastelli• 36.7km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Kokkini Beach?
The coastline of Kokkini Beach is covered with brown sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water near the beach is clean and almost blue in sunny weather. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Kokkini Beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Kokkini Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Kokkini Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Kokkini Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Kokkini Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Kokkini Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Kokkini Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kokkini Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Hatzis Restaurant is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Kokkini Beach?
There are 1648 places to stay in the Kokkini Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Kokkini Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Kokkini Beach from parking?
The Kokkini Beach 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 Kokkini Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Kokkini Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Minoan Megaron at Nirou Chani located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Kokkini Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Kokkini Beach 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?
Kokkini Beach (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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