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Skinias beach
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About
Skinias beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 114th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 58.3 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Lagada settlement, just 3.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains. 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 light pebble, so it is recommended to wear 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 almost deserted place even during the high season. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.
Skinias 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, snorkeling.
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 Paralia Kouremenos, which has a rating of 7.9.
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Skinias beach (Crete) is located outside the Lagada 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 Skinias 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
"The beaches here are truly stunning. One boasts soft, perfect sand while the other is adorned with pebbles and massive, flat rocks. To access these beaches, you'll need ample time and either sturdy feet or a powerful vehicle with excellent driving skills (we personally had a Toyota Aygo and found the return journey to be a bit tricky). We even spotted a daring individual on ..."
Lirien Zavrin.
"This beach is absolutely charming and conveniently accessible, making it a great spot to relax and soak up the sun."
Kolaj Palak
User reviews
"The beaches here are truly stunning. One boasts soft, perfect sand while the other is adorned with pebbles and massive, flat rocks. To access these beaches, you'll need ample time and either sturdy feet or a powerful vehicle with excellent driving skills (we personally had a Toyota Aygo and found the return journey to be a bit tricky). We even spotted a daring individual on ..."
Lirien Zavrin.
"This beach is absolutely charming and conveniently accessible, making it a great spot to relax and soak up the sun."
Kolaj Palak
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What to do in Skinias beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Skinias beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
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What is the water and sand quality of the Skinias beach?
The beachline of Skinias beach is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Skinias beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Skinias beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Skinias beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Snorkeling
Is the Skinias beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Skinias 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 Skinias beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Skinias 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 very smooth.
Is the Skinias 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.
What are the key audiences of Skinias beach?
Skinias beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- FKK / Naturists
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Skinias beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Skinias beach.
There are 2 restaurants nearby.Glaros Beach Bar is the closest place located 4800 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Skinias beach?
There are 133 places to stay in the Skinias beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Skinias beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Skinias beach from parking?
The Skinias 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 Skinias beach?
There are 4 attractions near Skinias beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Petsofas located in 2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Skinias beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Skinias 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?
Skinias 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 Skinias 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 Skinias 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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