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Vathi beach
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Vathi beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 398th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 8.7 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Tsifliki settlement, just 1.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.
It is a tiny bay with crystal blue water and brown sand & rocks cover, 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, hikers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Vathi beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
15 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Candia Beach II, which has a rating of 8.7.
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+25
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+17
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3.2
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+19
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0.6
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Key features
Beach overall scores
Vathi beach (Crete) is located outside the Tsifliki settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Crete island and the correct question is not how to get to Vathi beach, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.
User reviews
"This beach is wonderfully secluded, making it the perfect spot for a picnic or barbeque. If you're interested in visiting, let me know and I'd be happy to provide more information."
Maxwell Kessler
"We had a great time, but the path to the beach from the boat was quite rocky. Once we got there, the beach was a bit of a letdown - it was mostly pebbles and uncomfortable to walk on, so it's best to wear beach shoes."
Sara Kinsley
User reviews
"This beach is wonderfully secluded, making it the perfect spot for a picnic or barbeque. If you're interested in visiting, let me know and I'd be happy to provide more information."
Maxwell Kessler
"We had a great time, but the path to the beach from the boat was quite rocky. Once we got there, the beach was a bit of a letdown - it was mostly pebbles and uncomfortable to walk on, so it's best to wear beach shoes."
Sara Kinsley
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Samurai Sushi Bar Re...• 21 min walk
- Spinalonga snack bar• 22 min walk
- The Blue Door• 24 min walk
- Asia Deep Blue• 25 min walk
Attractions
- Παραλία Αγία Παρασκε...• 22 min walk
- Spinalonga Fortress• 23 min walk
- Stop på Spinalongatu...• 2.5km
- ΒΕΝΖΙΝΑΠΟΘΗΚΗ• 2.5km
Transport
- JSH• 33.5km
- Sitia Bus Station• 34.1km
- lti Meli Palace• 21.7km
Localities
- Tsifliki• 1.5km
- Kastelli• 8.7km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Vathi beach?
The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of brown color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at Vathi beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Vathi beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Vathi beach 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.
Vathi beach is fully protected from waves.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Vathi beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Vathi beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. 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 Vathi beach?
Vathi beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Hiking adventurers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Vathi beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Vathi beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Samurai Sushi Bar Restaurant is the closest place located 1700 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Vathi beach?
There are 559 places to stay in the Vathi beach area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Vathi beach from parking?
The Vathi beach has no parking spot
Are there any attractions nearby Vathi beach?
There are 4 attractions near Vathi beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Παραλία Αγία Παρασκευή located in 1.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Vathi beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Vathi 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 12°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Vathi beach (Crete island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Vathi beach (Crete island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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