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Clay beach
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About
Clay beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 346th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 59.3 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Chiona settlement, just 2.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs. This beach is not a well-known place, so it is well suited for a relaxing leisure.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and brown sand & rocks cover, so it is highly 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 etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.
Clay 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.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Maridati beach, which has a rating of 8.1.
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+25
oC
+17
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3.2
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+19
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0.6
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Key features
Beach overall scores
Clay beach (Crete) is located outside the Chiona 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 Clay 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.
User reviews
"Upon arrival, we discovered that the beach was not as secluded as we had anticipated. It appears to be a well-known destination among visitors. Despite this, the beach still holds its own charm. The overall experience was satisfactory."
Lukasz Kowalski
User reviews
"Upon arrival, we discovered that the beach was not as secluded as we had anticipated. It appears to be a well-known destination among visitors. Despite this, the beach still holds its own charm. The overall experience was satisfactory."
Lukasz Kowalski
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Glaros Beach Bar• 3.6km
- Grandes Restaurant• 3.7km
- Aliais• 3.9km
- Hôtel Kastri• 4.4km
Attractions
- Old local house• 6 min walk
- Petsofas• 21 min walk
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Transport
- JSH• 18km
- Sitia Bus Station• 17.5km
- lti Meli Palace• 73.1km
Localities
- Chiona• 2.2km
- Kastelli• 59.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Clay beach?
The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of brown color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at Clay beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Clay 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 Clay beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Clay beach is fully protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Clay beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Clay 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Clay 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
What are the key audiences of Clay beach?
Clay beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- FKK / Naturists
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Clay beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Clay beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Glaros Beach Bar is the closest place located 3600 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Clay beach?
There are 117 places to stay in the Clay beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Clay beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Clay beach from parking?
The Clay 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 Clay beach?
There are 4 attractions near Clay beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Old local house located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Clay beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Clay 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?
Clay 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.Clay beach (Crete island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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