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Gournes Beach
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About
Gournes Beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 398th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 33.8 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Gournes settlement, just 1.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline 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 almost deserted place even during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Gournes 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.
11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Analipsi Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.
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Beach overall scores
Gournes Beach is located in Crete within Gournes, 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
"This beach is an ideal destination for those who prefer to enjoy their solitude. I absolutely adore this serene location! The breathtaking view and the peaceful atmosphere are truly remarkable. Although you may hear some planes flying above, they won't disrupt your tranquility. The beach is relatively untouched, and while there may be some seaweed on the shore, it's not both..."
K L
"I have a fondness for abandoned locations, and this beach did not disappoint. The stunning scenery provided an abundance of picture-perfect moments, leaving me to ponder what it must have been like when it was bustling with activity."
JessaLynne Zazuza
User reviews
"This beach is an ideal destination for those who prefer to enjoy their solitude. I absolutely adore this serene location! The breathtaking view and the peaceful atmosphere are truly remarkable. Although you may hear some planes flying above, they won't disrupt your tranquility. The beach is relatively untouched, and while there may be some seaweed on the shore, it's not both..."
K L
"I have a fondness for abandoned locations, and this beach did not disappoint. The stunning scenery provided an abundance of picture-perfect moments, leaving me to ponder what it must have been like when it was bustling with activity."
JessaLynne Zazuza
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water, Sand bottom
Amoudara 1.8 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Anissaras 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Anissaras 0.7 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Limenas Chersonisou 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Blue pure water
Schisma Eloundas 0.3 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Kato Gouves 0.7 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water, Sand bottom
Batheianos Kampos 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Stavromeno 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand
Analipsi 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Karteros 0.7 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Ταβέρνα ΚΡΗΤΕΣ• 7 min walk
- Athivoli• 11 min walk
- Ambrosia Taverna• 24 min walk
- Dos Palmas Beach Caf...• 25 min walk
Attractions
- Skotino Cave• 3.3km
- Minoan Megaron at Ni...• 3.6km
- Παραλία Ἁγίων Θεοδόρ...• 4.2km
Transport
- HER• 10km
- Bus station Tympaki• 55.8km
- Club Calimera Sunshi...• 16km
Localities
- Gournes• 1.4km
- Kastelli• 33.8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Gournes Beach?
The coastline of Gournes Beach is covered with brown sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. 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 Gournes Beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Gournes Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Gournes Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Gournes Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Gournes 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 Gournes 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.
What are the key audiences of Gournes Beach?
Gournes Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Campers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Gournes Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Gournes Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ταβέρνα ΚΡΗΤΕΣ is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Gournes Beach?
There are 1340 places to stay in the Gournes Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Gournes Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Gournes Beach from parking?
The Gournes 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 Gournes Beach?
There are 3 attractions near Gournes Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Skotino Cave located in 3.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Gournes Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Gournes 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?
Gournes 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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