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Hersonissos beach III
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About
Hersonissos beach III is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 7th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 23.3 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Limenas Chersonisou settlement, just 0.3 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 brown fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Hersonissos beach III is fully occupied by beach clubs with restricted entrance. The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, 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.
17 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Navarchou Nearchou, which has a rating of 8.6.
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Hersonissos beach III is located in Crete within Limenas Chersonisou, 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
"I've been to the bar a few times in the late evening and it really stood out to me for its amazing view of the sea. What brought a smile to my face was the fantastic terrace, the friendly staff, the delicious alcoholic cocktails, and the soothing music that created a peaceful atmosphere. My friends and I absolutely loved it."
Wojciech Górecki (Rennet)
"The service at Frisson is absolutely outstanding, and the food is incredibly delicious, fit for a king like Gains."
Liam Anderson
User reviews
"I've been to the bar a few times in the late evening and it really stood out to me for its amazing view of the sea. What brought a smile to my face was the fantastic terrace, the friendly staff, the delicious alcoholic cocktails, and the soothing music that created a peaceful atmosphere. My friends and I absolutely loved it."
Wojciech Górecki (Rennet)
"The service at Frisson is absolutely outstanding, and the food is incredibly delicious, fit for a king like Gains."
Liam Anderson
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Anissaras 0.5 km
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Schisma Eloundas 0.3 km
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Schisma Eloundas 1.7 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Agios Nikolaos 0.9 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue pure water
Limenas Chersonisou 0.1 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Tzatziki Greek Resta...• 3 min walk
- AKASHA Beach House• 4 min walk
- Plaza Verde Beach Ba...• 5 min walk
- Coffee Island• 5 min walk
Attractions
- ΠΑΡΑΛΙΑ ΧΡΥΣΗ ΑΜΜΟΣ• 10 min walk
- Pirates Of Crete• 20 min walk
- באלוס• 26 min walk
- Αμφιθέατρο• 3.1km
Transport
- HER• 20.4km
- Bus station Tympaki• 63.6km
- Club Calimera Sirens...• 6.4km
Localities
- Limenas Chersonisou• 360m
- Kastelli• 23.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Hersonissos beach III?
The Hersonissos beach III is covered with brown fine 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 also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Hersonissos beach III?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Hersonissos beach III has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Hersonissos beach III good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Hersonissos beach III does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Hersonissos beach III for swimming is positive.
Is the Hersonissos beach III 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Hersonissos beach III secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Hersonissos beach III?
Hersonissos beach III can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Hersonissos beach III?
The bar is located right on the Hersonissos beach III.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Tzatziki Greek Restaurant - Cafe Bar is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Hersonissos beach III?
There are 1600 places to stay in the Hersonissos beach III area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Hersonissos beach III include:
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How far is the Hersonissos beach III from parking?
The Hersonissos beach III 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 Hersonissos beach III?
There are 4 attractions near Hersonissos beach III that are popular with travelers. The nearest are ΠΑΡΑΛΙΑ ΧΡΥΣΗ ΑΜΜΟΣ located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Hersonissos beach III?
The month with the highest temperature in Hersonissos beach III 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?
Hersonissos beach III (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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