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St. Nicolas Bay beach
St. Nicolas Bay
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About
St. Nicolas Bay beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 25th 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 Xirokampos settlement, just 1.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with crystal blue water and brown fine 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.
St. Nicolas Bay beach shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. 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 Ammoudi beach, which has a rating of 8.7.
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St. Nicolas Bay beach is located in Crete within Xirokampos, 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
"Fresh hotel appears to draw in predominantly European and mature clientele during the end of summer. Generous and delicious breakfast provided with room price. Three dining options on premises to suit all preferences.
Located by the water, lacking a true beach but offering plenty of waterfront seating on a stone terrace with a small area of sand for children."
Kieran Friedlander
"We chose St Nicolas Bay for our honeymoon and wedding festivities, and it was an absolute dream. The cuisine was exquisite and abundant, the beverages flowed freely, and the setting, the team, and the hospitality ensured that both us and our guests felt truly cherished, welcomed, at ease, and looked after. I cannot speak highly enough of St Nicolas Bay. Each and every staff ..."
Talia Kaya
User reviews
"Fresh hotel appears to draw in predominantly European and mature clientele during the end of summer. Generous and delicious breakfast provided with room price. Three dining options on premises to suit all preferences.
Located by the water, lacking a true beach but offering plenty of waterfront seating on a stone terrace with a small area of sand for children."
Kieran Friedlander
"We chose St Nicolas Bay for our honeymoon and wedding festivities, and it was an absolute dream. The cuisine was exquisite and abundant, the beverages flowed freely, and the setting, the team, and the hospitality ensured that both us and our guests felt truly cherished, welcomed, at ease, and looked after. I cannot speak highly enough of St Nicolas Bay. Each and every staff ..."
Talia Kaya
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)
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Schisma Eloundas 1.7 km
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Schisma Eloundas 0.3 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
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Galley• 6 min walk
- Krikri• 6 min walk
- Zeus hotel beach gri...• 10 min walk
- AFROGIALIS APARTMENT...• 12 min walk
Attractions
- Kapelle• 8 min walk
- Agii Pantes• 18 min walk
- Minotaur Mural• 18 min walk
- Mosaikwand Fotospot...• 20 min walk
Transport
- JSH• 34.9km
- Sitia Bus Station• 35.1km
- lti Meli Palace• 22.1km
Localities
- Xirokampos• 1.4km
- Kastelli• 8.7km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the St. Nicolas Bay beach?
The St. Nicolas Bay beach is covered with brown fine sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at St. Nicolas Bay beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, St. Nicolas Bay beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the St. Nicolas Bay 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.
St. Nicolas Bay beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the St. Nicolas Bay 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the St. Nicolas Bay 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 St. Nicolas Bay beach?
St. Nicolas Bay beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of St. Nicolas Bay beach?
The bar is located right on the St. Nicolas Bay beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Galley is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the St. Nicolas Bay beach?
There are 779 places to stay in the St. Nicolas Bay beach area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the St. Nicolas Bay beach from parking?
The St. Nicolas Bay beach 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 St. Nicolas Bay beach?
There are 4 attractions near St. Nicolas Bay beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Kapelle located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit St. Nicolas Bay beach?
The month with the highest temperature in St. Nicolas Bay 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?
St. Nicolas Bay 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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