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Alexander Beach
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About
Alexander Beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 59th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 19 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Stalida settlement, just 1.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious bay with crystal blue water and brown fine 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 not crowded place during the season.
Alexander Beach shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. 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, sup-surfing.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
13 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Hersonissos beach III, which has a rating of 8.7.
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+17
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Beach overall scores
Alexander Beach is located in Crete within Stalida, 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
"Even though I initially stayed at the beach for business purposes, I was so impressed with the hospitality that I ended up booking a stay for my family after the first three days. I can confidently say that it would be difficult to find a more customer-oriented and attentive staff than the one at this beach. From the hotel director to the reservation manager, the public rela..."
Will Stonemore
"I had an amazing time at the hotel. The views were absolutely breathtaking, the food was delicious, and the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The rooms were spotless, and the service was top-notch. There were multiple restaurants to choose from, and the hotel even had several pools. It was such a fantastic experience that there was no need to venture outside o..."
Roni Aviram
User reviews
"Even though I initially stayed at the beach for business purposes, I was so impressed with the hospitality that I ended up booking a stay for my family after the first three days. I can confidently say that it would be difficult to find a more customer-oriented and attentive staff than the one at this beach. From the hotel director to the reservation manager, the public rela..."
Will Stonemore
"I had an amazing time at the hotel. The views were absolutely breathtaking, the food was delicious, and the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The rooms were spotless, and the service was top-notch. There were multiple restaurants to choose from, and the hotel even had several pools. It was such a fantastic experience that there was no need to venture outside o..."
Roni Aviram
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Xirokampos 1 km
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Amoudara 1.8 km
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Istro 0.8 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, Turquoise pure water
Anissaras 0.7 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Anissaras 0.5 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 fine sand, Blue pure water
Stalida 1 km
What to do in Alexander Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Alexander Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- I Love Little Buddha• 3 min walk
- Chill Out• 4 min walk
- Mama Mia Cafe Restau...• 4 min walk
- Lokal EatGreek Resta...• 5 min walk
Attractions
- Παραλία Σταλίδος• 13 min walk
- Mare• 21 min walk
- Safari Club Crete• 2.3km
- ΠΑΡΑΛΙΑ ΧΡΥΣΗ ΑΜΜΟΣ• 3.8km
Transport
- HER• 24.7km
- Sitia Bus Station• 60.8km
- Club Calimera Sirens...• 25 min walk
Localities
- Stalida• 1.4km
- Kastelli• 19km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Alexander Beach?
The Alexander Beach is covered with brown fine sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Alexander Beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Alexander Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Alexander Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the Alexander 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.
Alexander Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Alexander Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Alexander Beach 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.
What are the key audiences of Alexander Beach?
Alexander Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Alexander Beach?
The bar is located right on the Alexander Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.I Love Little Buddha is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Alexander Beach?
There are 1416 places to stay in the Alexander Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Alexander Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Alexander Beach from parking?
The Alexander Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Are there any attractions nearby Alexander Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Alexander Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Παραλία Σταλίδος located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Alexander Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Alexander 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?
Alexander 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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