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Vlychada beach
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Vlychada beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 201th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 44 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Kalo Nero settlement, just 0.4 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 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Vlychada 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.
10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Lagoufa beach, which has a rating of 8.8.
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Vlychada beach (Crete) is located outside the Kalo Nero 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 Vlychada 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
"This serene beach has a lack of commercialization, allowing for an unadulterated appreciation of the ocean's natural splendor. Simply park alongside the roadway, come equipped with an umbrella and ample hydration, and descend to the shore for a tranquil and rejuvenating experience. 😌"
Zoltan Varga
"The beach is easily accessible and offers a serene atmosphere with smooth pebbles and sparkling green waters."
Jana Don
User reviews
"This serene beach has a lack of commercialization, allowing for an unadulterated appreciation of the ocean's natural splendor. Simply park alongside the roadway, come equipped with an umbrella and ample hydration, and descend to the shore for a tranquil and rejuvenating experience. 😌"
Zoltan Varga
"The beach is easily accessible and offers a serene atmosphere with smooth pebbles and sparkling green waters."
Jana Don
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Cavo Bianco Beach Cl...• 23 min walk
- Dragon's Cave Tavern• 23 min walk
- Lagada Cafe• 3.1km
- "Diaskari" Taverna• 4.1km
Attractions
- Dragon's Overlook• 18 min walk
- MAROYLAS• 3.4km
- The Cliffs view poin...• 4.5km
Transport
- JSH• 22.7km
- Sitia Bus Station• 21.5km
- lti Meli Palace• 57.4km
Localities
- Kalo Nero• 430m
- Kastelli• 44km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Vlychada beach?
The beachline of Vlychada 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 Vlychada beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Vlychada 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 Vlychada 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.
Vlychada beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Vlychada 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 Vlychada 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. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Vlychada beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Vlychada beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cavo Bianco Beach Club is the closest place located 1800 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Vlychada beach?
There are 163 places to stay in the Vlychada beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Vlychada beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Vlychada beach from parking?
The Vlychada 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 Vlychada beach?
There are 3 attractions near Vlychada beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Dragon's Overlook located in 1.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Vlychada beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Vlychada 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?
Vlychada 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 Vlychada 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 Vlychada 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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