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Voulismatos beach
About
Voulismatos beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 7th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 17.3 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Istro settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and brown 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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Voulismatos beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, 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.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Vathi Kritsas, which has a rating of 8.6.
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Beach overall scores
Voulismatos beach is located in Crete within Istro, 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
"During our trip around the northeastern part of the island, we made a stop at this beach during the off-season. We were pleasantly surprised to find that we had the entire place to ourselves. The concrete stairway leading to the beach was easy to navigate, although it was somewhat obscured from the parking lot. The beach itself was clean and the water was crystal clear, with..."
Sable Jenkins
"Natural paradise for beach lovers. The crystal-clear water is ideal for swimming, while the soft sand provides an excellent spot for sunbathing and relaxation. Overall, the beach is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to unwind and enjoy the beauty of nature."
Dana Ghiorghi.
User reviews
"During our trip around the northeastern part of the island, we made a stop at this beach during the off-season. We were pleasantly surprised to find that we had the entire place to ourselves. The concrete stairway leading to the beach was easy to navigate, although it was somewhat obscured from the parking lot. The beach itself was clean and the water was crystal clear, with..."
Sable Jenkins
"Natural paradise for beach lovers. The crystal-clear water is ideal for swimming, while the soft sand provides an excellent spot for sunbathing and relaxation. Overall, the beach is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to unwind and enjoy the beauty of nature."
Dana Ghiorghi.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)
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Schisma Eloundas 1.7 km
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Schisma Eloundas 0.3 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Limenas Chersonisou 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Blue pure water, Deserted
Istro 1.5 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Vathi 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water
Ammoudara 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Ammoudara 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Ammoudara 1.3 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Voulisma - Golden Be...• 2 min walk
- Taverna Panorama Ist...• 3 min walk
- Taverna Panorama Ist...• 4 min walk
- Taverna Kávos• 4 min walk
Attractions
- Voulisma carob grass...• 5 min walk
- Cap d'Istron• 11 min walk
- Αμυγδάλοι Καλού Χωρί...• 19 min walk
- Adam's Cave• 24 min walk
Transport
- JSH• 34km
- Sitia Bus Station• 34km
- lti Meli Palace• 29.1km
Localities
- Istro• 850m
- Kastelli• 17.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Voulismatos beach?
The Voulismatos beach is covered with brown fine 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 Voulismatos beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Voulismatos beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Activities available on the ground:
- Beach volleyball
Is the Voulismatos beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Voulismatos beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Voulismatos beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Voulismatos beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Voulismatos beach 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 Voulismatos beach?
The bar is located right on the Voulismatos beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Voulisma - Golden Beach is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Voulismatos beach?
There are 533 places to stay in the Voulismatos beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Voulismatos beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Voulismatos beach from parking?
The Voulismatos beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Voulismatos beach?
There are 4 attractions near Voulismatos beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Voulisma carob grass sunbed rental located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Voulismatos beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Voulismatos 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?
Voulismatos 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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