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Potamos Beach II
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About
Potamos Beach II 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 15.7 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Agia Varvara settlement, just 1.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a straight coastline with crystal blue water and brown 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, families with children, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Potamos Beach II coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, showers. 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.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
12 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Malia beach, which has a rating of 7.8.
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Potamos Beach II is located in Crete within Agia Varvara, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
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
"There is a designated section that is well-maintained, and adjacent to it is a more casual area. Unfortunately, there is no shade available, but the sand is absolutely perfect."
Nikster
"This beach is absolutely stunning! I'm so grateful that I was able to rent a car and explore this incredible area. It's truly amazing."
Pablo Sanchez
User reviews
"There is a designated section that is well-maintained, and adjacent to it is a more casual area. Unfortunately, there is no shade available, but the sand is absolutely perfect."
Nikster
"This beach is absolutely stunning! I'm so grateful that I was able to rent a car and explore this incredible area. It's truly amazing."
Pablo Sanchez
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Located at nearest locality
Agia Varvara
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)
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Istro 0.8 km
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Amoudara 1.8 km
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Limenas Chersonisou 0.3 km
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Anissaras 0.7 km
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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
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Agia Varvara 1.6 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Potamos Beach Restau...• 3 min walk
- Taverna Kalyva• 6 min walk
- Taverna Eva• 16 min walk
- Pleasure Beach Club...• 28 min walk
Attractions
- Mare• 25 min walk
- Safari Club Crete• 28 min walk
- Boat Aphrodite• 3.5km
- Lyrakis Family S.A.• 4.3km
Transport
- HER• 28km
- Sitia Bus Station• 57.4km
- lti Meli Palace• 25 min walk
Localities
- Agia Varvara• 1.9km
- Kastelli• 15.7km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Potamos Beach II?
The coastline of Potamos Beach II is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Potamos Beach II?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Potamos Beach II has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Activities available on the ground:
- Beach volleyball
Is the Potamos Beach II good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Potamos Beach II does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Potamos Beach II for swimming is positive.
Is the Potamos Beach II good for families?
Yes, the Potamos Beach II is good place for families with children. 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 very smooth.
Is the Potamos Beach II secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of Potamos Beach II?
Potamos Beach II can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Families with children
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Potamos Beach II?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Potamos Beach II.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Potamos Beach Restaurant is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Potamos Beach II?
There are 1265 places to stay in the Potamos Beach II area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Potamos Beach II include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Potamos Beach II from parking?
The Potamos Beach II 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 Potamos Beach II?
There are 4 attractions near Potamos Beach II that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Mare located in 1.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Potamos Beach II?
The month with the highest temperature in Potamos Beach II 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?
Potamos Beach II (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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