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Agia Varvara beach
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Agia Varvara 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 14.5 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Agia Varvara settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with crystal blue 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 not crowded place during the season.
Agia Varvara beach shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, 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.
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 at some distance, within 300 meters.
10 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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Agia Varvara beach is located in Crete within Agia Varvara, 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
"An excellent destination for spending quality time with your loved ones, whether it's a weekend getaway or an extended vacation. The beach offers a serene and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for unwinding and rejuvenating. It's an ideal spot to create cherished memories with your family and friends amidst the natural beauty of the surroundings."
Kalev.
"Wow! What an incredible week at the beach! My body is feeling the effects of all the sun and fun."
ZANA R.
User reviews
"An excellent destination for spending quality time with your loved ones, whether it's a weekend getaway or an extended vacation. The beach offers a serene and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for unwinding and rejuvenating. It's an ideal spot to create cherished memories with your family and friends amidst the natural beauty of the surroundings."
Kalev.
"Wow! What an incredible week at the beach! My body is feeling the effects of all the sun and fun."
ZANA R.
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Schisma Eloundas 1.7 km
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Taverna Kalyva• 15 min walk
- Potamos Beach Restau...• 21 min walk
- Taverna Eva• 2.6km
- Milos Taverna• 3.5km
Attractions
- Boat Aphrodite• 27 min walk
- Lyrakis Family S.A.• 3.1km
- Mare• 3.4km
- Safari Club Crete• 3.4km
Transport
- HER• 29.3km
- Sitia Bus Station• 56.1km
- lti Meli Palace• 7 min walk
Localities
- Agia Varvara• 510m
- Kastelli• 14.5km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Agia Varvara beach?
The coastline of Agia Varvara beach 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 Agia Varvara beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Agia Varvara beach 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 Agia Varvara 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.
Agia Varvara beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Agia Varvara 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Agia Varvara 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 Agia Varvara beach?
Agia Varvara beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Agia Varvara beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Agia Varvara beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Taverna Kalyva is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Agia Varvara beach?
There are 1197 places to stay in the Agia Varvara beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Agia Varvara beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Agia Varvara beach from parking?
The Agia Varvara 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 Agia Varvara beach?
There are 4 attractions near Agia Varvara beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Boat Aphrodite located in 2.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Agia Varvara beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Agia Varvara 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?
Agia Varvara 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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