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Ag. Pelagia beach
Agios Pelagia beach
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About
Ag. Pelagia 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 30.9 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Kato Gouves settlement, just 1.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise 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, seniors etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
A significant part of the beach has a restricted access. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. 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.
8 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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Ag. Pelagia beach is located in Crete within Kato Gouves, 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.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)
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Amoudara 1.8 km
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Xirokampos 1 km
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Anissaras 0.5 km
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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
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Schisma Eloundas 1.7 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Agios Nikolaos 0.9 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Kato Gouves 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand
Analipsi 1.4 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Medusa Bar Restauran...• 7 min walk
- Tavern Mylos• 8 min walk
- Island Restaurant Go...• 9 min walk
- Sirroco Restaurant G...• 9 min walk
Attractions
- Skotino Cave• 4.1km
Transport
- HER• 13km
- Bus station Tympaki• 58.4km
- Club Calimera Sirens...• 14km
Localities
- Kato Gouves• 1.5km
- Kastelli• 30.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Ag. Pelagia beach?
The coastline of Ag. Pelagia beach is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Ag. Pelagia beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Ag. Pelagia beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Ag. Pelagia beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Ag. Pelagia beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Ag. Pelagia beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Ag. Pelagia 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 Ag. Pelagia beach?
Ag. Pelagia beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Ag. Pelagia beach?
The bar is located right on the Ag. Pelagia beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Medusa Bar Restaurant is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Ag. Pelagia beach?
There are 1486 places to stay in the Ag. Pelagia beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Ag. Pelagia beach include:
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How far is the Ag. Pelagia beach from parking?
The Ag. Pelagia 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 Ag. Pelagia beach?
There are 1 attractions near Ag. Pelagia beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Skotino Cave located in 4.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Ag. Pelagia beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Ag. Pelagia 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?
Ag. Pelagia 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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