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Petras beach
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About
Petras 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 45.1 km away from its center, the city of Καστέλλι. It is one of the beaches of Agia Fotia settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline with blue water and light pebble, 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, pet owners etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Petras 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.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Sitia Beach, which has a rating of 7.8.
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Petras beach is located in Crete within Agia Fotia, 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
"The beach is quite spacious, with crystal-clear waters and a peaceful atmosphere. Additionally, it features light pebbles that add to its unique charm."
Louranthos Stathopoulos
User reviews
"The beach is quite spacious, with crystal-clear waters and a peaceful atmosphere. Additionally, it features light pebbles that add to its unique charm."
Louranthos Stathopoulos
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)
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Itanou 1.1 km
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Istro 0.8 km
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Xirokampos 1 km
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Schisma Eloundas 1.7 km
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Schisma Eloundas 0.3 km
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Agios Nikolaos 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Sitia 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Kouremenos 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Chiona 0.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Vigla 1.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Itanou 1.5 km
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Lagada 3.2 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Edesma• 3.2km
- Cafeteria Mitsakakis• 3.2km
- ΚΑΦΕ ΚΑΦΕ• 3.3km
- τῆς Ἄννας• 3.3km
Attractions
- Λόφος Καπότας• 18 min walk
- Plakes Beach.• 21 min walk
- Panórama• 25 min walk
- cSc - Tour of Crete...• 2.9km
Transport
- JSH• 4.2km
- Sitia Bus Station• 3.3km
- lti Meli Palace• 58.9km
Localities
- Agia Fotia• 1.2km
- Kastelli• 45.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Petras beach?
The beachline of Petras beach is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Petras beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Petras 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 Petras 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.
Petras beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Petras 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Petras beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
What are the key audiences of Petras beach?
Petras beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Beachgoers with pets
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Petras beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Petras beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Edesma is the closest place located 3300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Petras beach?
There are 268 places to stay in the Petras beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Petras beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Petras beach from parking?
The Petras 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 Petras beach?
There are 4 attractions near Petras beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Λόφος Καπότας located in 1.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Petras beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Petras 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?
Petras 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Petras beach (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 Petras beach 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.
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