Agios Nikolaos

Gargadoros

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Gargadoros?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Gargadoros.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Meltemi Seaside is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Gargadoros?

There are 721 places to stay in the Gargadoros area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Gargadoros include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=585471&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Santa Marina Unique Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8486627&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Angelique Luxury apartment</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9441510&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Family House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8607582&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sea View Penthouse Beach and the City</a></li></ul>

6.7

/ 10 Good

#301 out of 478
in Crete

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About

Gargadoros is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 301th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 10.4 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Agios Nikolaos settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and gray fine pebble, 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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Gargadoros 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, sup-surfing.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

13 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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Historical

+25 ^oC +17 ^oC

Air temperature

3.2 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Bad

1/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Gargadoros is located in Crete within Agios Nikolaos, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

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

"Among the rest stands out the beach of Agios Nikolaos. It is unrivaled in terms of cleanliness, adorned with pebbles that add to the charm of the beach. The beach is perfect for snorkeling as it has small fish and rocks to explore. Additionally, it is situated close to a stunning cafe, making it an ideal spot for relaxation. However, it is important to be cautious of sea urc..."

Nyx Nax

"The beach located near the Miramare Hotel is truly remarkable. It is a stunning location that offers a serene and tranquil atmosphere perfect for relaxation."

Aria M.

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"The beach located near the Miramare Hotel is truly remarkable. It is a stunning location that offers a serene and tranquil atmosphere perfect for relaxation."

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12 accomodations nearby

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270m from the beach

9.7

Exceptional

Angelique Luxury apartment

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Agios Nikolaos

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920m from center

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350m from the beach

Family House

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Located at nearest locality

Agios Nikolaos

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870m from center

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630m from the beach

Excellent

Sea View Penthouse Beach and the City

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Located at nearest locality

Agios Nikolaos

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590m from center

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720m from the beach

8.6

Excellent

Mylos Luxury Apartments

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Agios Nikolaos

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1.1km from center

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770m from the beach

8.2

Very good

Santa Marina Unique Hotel

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Agios Nikolaos

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380m from center

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770m from the beach

Lena’s traditional house

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Agios Nikolaos

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1.7km from center

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770m from the beach

Marisofi Villa with Outdoor Plunge Pool

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Agios Nikolaos

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1.7km from center

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810m from the beach

9.3

Excellent

Melia deluxe city view apartment

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Agios Nikolaos

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360m from center

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810m from the beach

9.6

Exceptional

Melia deluxe apartment

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Located at nearest locality

Agios Nikolaos

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360m from center

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ENTIR HOME WITH A SEA VIEW FOR 5 GUESTS.

900m from the beach

Exceptional

ENTIR HOME WITH A SEA VIEW FOR 5 GUESTS.

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Agios Nikolaos

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380m from center

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1km from the beach

9.1

Excellent

The Sand Suites - Adults Only

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Located at nearest locality

Agios Nikolaos

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2km from center

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1km from the beach

Almyros Houses, by the sea

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Agios Nikolaos

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2km from center

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape

Access

Cover and water

cover
- Gray fine pebbles
- Sea bottom - Fine pebbles
swimming details
- Depth increase - moderate
water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

Activities

- Good for Sup surfing

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

Xirokampos, Greece

Minos Beach

Minos beach

7.7

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water

Xirokampos 1 km

Istro, Greece

Voulismatos beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Istro 0.8 km

Malia, Greece

Malia beach

7.8

Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water

Malia 1.2 km

Analipsi, Greece

Analipsi Beach

8.3

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Analipsi 0.5 km

Agios Nikolaos, Greece

Ammoudi beach

8.7

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Agios Nikolaos 0.9 km

Schisma Eloundas, Greece

Elounda Beach

8.6

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Schisma Eloundas 1.7 km

Schisma Eloundas, Greece

Schisma Elountas

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Blue pure water

Schisma Eloundas 0.3 km

Limenas Chersonisou, Greece

Hersonissos beach III

8.7

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Limenas Chersonisou 0.3 km

Ierapetra, Greece

Golden Beach

8.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque

Ierapetra 14.8 km

Anissaras, Greece

Saradari Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Anissaras 0.7 km

Anissaras, Greece

Paralia Anissaras

7.8

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Anissaras 0.5 km

Ammoudara, Greece

Almyros beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water

Ammoudara 1.3 km

What to do in Gargadoros? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Gargadoros can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Meltemi Seaside• 1 min walk
To Votsalo• 1 min walk
Kimzu sea Lounge (EO...• 5 min walk
Thraka• 7 min walk

Attractions

Little Boy's Beach• 6 min walk
Beti beach• 6 min walk
Mosaikwand Fotospot...• 11 min walk
El. Venizelos Square• 12 min walk

Transport

JSH• 35.6km
Sitia Bus Station• 35.8km
lti Meli Palace• 22.9km

Localities

Agios Nikolaos• 1km
Kastelli• 10.4km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Gargadoros?

The Gargadoros is covered with gray small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.

What are the key activities at Gargadoros?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Gargadoros, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Gargadoros is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Gargadoros good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Gargadoros does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Gargadoros 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 small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Gargadoros secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Gargadoros?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Gargadoros.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Meltemi Seaside is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Gargadoros?

There are 721 places to stay in the Gargadoros area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Gargadoros include:

Santa Marina Unique Hotel

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Gargadoros from parking?

The Gargadoros 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 Gargadoros?

There are 4 attractions near Gargadoros that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Little Boy's Beach located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Gargadoros?

The month with the highest temperature in Gargadoros 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?

Gargadoros (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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Gargadoros (Crete island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Gargadoros for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.