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Katovigli beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 193th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 38.4 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Makrigialos settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and pure gray fine sand, so you don't need 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 partially crowded during the high season.
A significant part of the beach is occupied by beach clubs with limited access The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. Daily boat rental service is located nearby.
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.
10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Lagoufa beach, which has a rating of 8.8.
Katovigli beach is located in Crete within Makrigialos, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Istro 0.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Xirokampos 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Itanou 1.1 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Agios Nikolaos 0.9 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Schisma Eloundas 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Blue pure water
Schisma Eloundas 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Makrigialos 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Makrigialos 0.6 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Analipsi 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Pilalimata 1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Langada 1 km
What to do in Katovigli beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Katovigli 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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The Katovigli beach is covered with soft and fine gray sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Katovigli beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Katovigli beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Katovigli beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are a lot of boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The bar is located right on the Katovigli beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Helios Cafe is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 215 places to stay in the Katovigli beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Katovigli beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Katovigli 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.
There are 4 attractions near Katovigli beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Blue Sea Villa & Apts located in 0.8 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Katovigli 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.
Katovigli beach (Crete island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine sand
Elafonisi Beach 0.2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Matala 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Falasarna 1.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Elafonisi Beach 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Gianniou 2.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water, Sand bottom
Amoudara 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Agioi Apostoli 1.1 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
Agia Galini 0.4 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Damnoni 1.2 km
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