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Agia Marina
About
Agia Marina is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 173th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 8 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Plaka settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a straight coastline with crystal blue water and light pebble, so it is recommended to wear 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the 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. 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.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
15 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Elounda Bay, which has a rating of 8.6.
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+25
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+17
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Agia Marina is located in Crete within Plaka, 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
"The island boasts breathtaking scenery that is definitely worth exploring. The panoramic view is simply magnificent and will leave you in awe. Admission fees are reasonable with adult tickets priced at 8 € and children's tickets at 4 €. For families, a fishing boat that accommodates two children costs only €24. Alternatively, you can opt for a tour boat ride, but it comes at..."
Lirien Kaelen.
"The beach was truly delightful. Exploring the ancient fortress and delving into its intriguing past was a fascinating experience."
ZEPHYRA
User reviews
"The island boasts breathtaking scenery that is definitely worth exploring. The panoramic view is simply magnificent and will leave you in awe. Admission fees are reasonable with adult tickets priced at 8 € and children's tickets at 4 €. For families, a fishing boat that accommodates two children costs only €24. Alternatively, you can opt for a tour boat ride, but it comes at..."
Lirien Kaelen.
"The beach was truly delightful. Exploring the ancient fortress and delving into its intriguing past was a fascinating experience."
ZEPHYRA
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Xirokampos 1 km
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Istro 0.8 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
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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
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Tsifliki 0.4 km
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Schisma Eloundas 2.8 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Isola Beach Club• 2 min walk
- The Blue Door• 3 min walk
- Anthós Dinner• 3 min walk
- Arsenali Lounge Bar• 4 min walk
Attractions
- Well• 9 min walk
- Plaka Beach• 11 min walk
- Spinalonga Fortress• 13 min walk
- Παραλία Αγία Παρασκε...• 26 min walk
Transport
- JSH• 35.1km
- Sitia Bus Station• 35.7km
- lti Meli Palace• 20.3km
Localities
- Plaka• 500m
- Kastelli• 8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Agia Marina?
The beachline of Agia Marina is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Agia Marina?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Agia Marina has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Agia Marina good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Agia Marina 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 Agia Marina 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Agia Marina 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.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Agia Marina?
The bar is located right on the Agia Marina.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Isola Beach Club is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Agia Marina?
There are 531 places to stay in the Agia Marina area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Agia Marina from parking?
The Agia Marina 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 Agia Marina?
There are 4 attractions near Agia Marina that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Well located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Agia Marina?
The month with the highest temperature in Agia Marina 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 12°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Agia Marina (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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