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Kolokytha
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About
Kolokytha 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 9.2 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Schisma Eloundas settlement, just 2.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains.
It is a tiny bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine 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, hikers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Kolokytha 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.
To get to the beach, you need to drive along a dirt road about 2km long. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
14 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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Kolokytha (Crete) is located outside the Schisma Eloundas 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, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"Getting to this beach requires a short hike, and if you're driving, be prepared for a bumpy off-road journey. Despite its small size, the beach boasts crystal-clear waters and incredibly soft sand. During our visit in September at 3pm, the water was pleasantly warm, making it the ideal temperature for a refreshing swim."
Nivex Zor.
"The snorkelling experience was phenomenal, although the beach was not as expansive as we had hoped. We settled on the rocks, but the presence of sand flies forced us to retreat to our car after a brief hour. The area began to fill up with visitors around noon, but we were grateful that the boat excursions steered clear during our morning visit."
Williamson Heidemann
User reviews
"Getting to this beach requires a short hike, and if you're driving, be prepared for a bumpy off-road journey. Despite its small size, the beach boasts crystal-clear waters and incredibly soft sand. During our visit in September at 3pm, the water was pleasantly warm, making it the ideal temperature for a refreshing swim."
Nivex Zor.
"The snorkelling experience was phenomenal, although the beach was not as expansive as we had hoped. We settled on the rocks, but the presence of sand flies forced us to retreat to our car after a brief hour. The area began to fill up with visitors around noon, but we were grateful that the boat excursions steered clear during our morning visit."
Williamson Heidemann
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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190m from center
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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
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Istro 0.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Schisma Eloundas 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Blue pure water
Schisma Eloundas 0.3 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, 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, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Schisma Eloundas 2.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Schisma Eloundas 1.4 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Pardisos, Elounda• 26 min walk
- Paradisos• 26 min walk
- Thalassa• 26 min walk
- Jungle Bar• 27 min walk
Attractions
- Stop på Spinalongatu...• 3 min walk
- Elounda naturist spo...• 13 min walk
- Dianiskari Beach• 15 min walk
- Κανάλι Ελουντας• 20 min walk
Transport
- JSH• 32.2km
- Sitia Bus Station• 32.7km
- lti Meli Palace• 22.9km
Localities
- Schisma Eloundas• 2.8km
- Kastelli• 9.2km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Kolokytha?
The Kolokytha is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Kolokytha?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Kolokytha, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Kolokytha good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Kolokytha 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 Kolokytha 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Kolokytha 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.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
What are the key audiences of Kolokytha?
Kolokytha can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Hiking adventurers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Kolokytha?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kolokytha.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pardisos, Elounda is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Kolokytha?
There are 644 places to stay in the Kolokytha area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Kolokytha include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Kolokytha from parking?
The Kolokytha 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 and you have to drive on a dirt road to reach it.
Are there any attractions nearby Kolokytha?
There are 4 attractions near Kolokytha that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Stop på Spinalongatur located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Kolokytha?
The month with the highest temperature in Kolokytha 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?
Kolokytha (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.Kolokytha (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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