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Magatzedes beach
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About
Magatzedes beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 450th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 53.4 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Itanou settlement, just 2.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. This beach is not a well-known place, so it is well suited for a relaxing leisure.
It is a tiny several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Magatzedes 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.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Vai beach, which has a rating of 8.7.
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+17
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+10
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6.1
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+18
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Beach overall scores
Magatzedes beach (Crete) is located outside the Itanou 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 and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Magatzedes beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., 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.
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Μετόχι, Βάι• 2.5km
- SeaSide Cafe• 3.1km
- Palm Beach Vai Resta...• 3.1km
Attractions
- Erimoupolis Red Marb...• 29 min walk
- Viewpoint Vai Beach• 3.1km
- Παραλία Πλακούρες• 3.7km
- Bay• 3.9km
Transport
- JSH• 13.7km
- Sitia Bus Station• 14.1km
- lti Meli Palace• 66.8km
Localities
- Itanou• 2.3km
- Kastelli• 53.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Magatzedes beach?
The Magatzedes beach is mostly covered with rocks. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.
What are the key activities at Magatzedes beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Magatzedes 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 Magatzedes beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Magatzedes beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Magatzedes 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 rocks and the entrance to the water is sharp.
Is the Magatzedes beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. It's not on the main paths, so this place is somewhat hidden. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Magatzedes beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Magatzedes beach.
There are 3 restaurants nearby.Μετόχι, Βάι is the closest place located 2600 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Magatzedes beach?
There are 98 places to stay in the Magatzedes beach area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Magatzedes beach from parking?
The Magatzedes 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 Magatzedes beach?
There are 4 attractions near Magatzedes beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Erimoupolis Red Marbles located in 2.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Magatzedes beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Magatzedes 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?
Magatzedes 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 Magatzedes 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 Magatzedes 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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