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Old hag's jump

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Old hag's jump?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Old hag's jump.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Καλιοτζίνα is the closest place located 4200 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Old hag's jump?

There are 286 places to stay in the Old hag's jump area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Old hag's jump include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9227983&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Aelia Suites</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9510728&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mystique Luxury Suite</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8683619&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ocean island Villa Angelina</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9794351&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Happiness house.</a></li></ul>

6.7

/ 10 Good

#301 out of 478
in Crete

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Old hag's jump is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 301th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 34.2 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Mavros Kolimbos settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a small several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray 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.

Old hag's jump 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.

Not everyone can get to this beach. To reach it, you have to follow a dangerous mountain path, not recommended for children and elderly people. Parking is located directly on the beach.

9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Agia Fotia beach, which has a rating of 8.

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Historical

+25 ^oC +17 ^oC

Air temperature

3.2 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Mavros Kolimbos, Crete,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Bad

1/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Old hag's jump (Crete) is located outside the Mavros Kolimbos 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

User reviews

"Southern Crete boasts yet another idyllic beach that is a true paradise for beachgoers. It is advisable to bring along food and water as the beach is remote and there are no nearby amenities. If you are lucky enough to obtain permission to explore the nearby caves, you will be rewarded with a refreshing respite from the heat. The beach is ideal for snorkeling, and the water ..."

Lena Krasa.

"The serene and beautiful beach is a perfect getaway for those seeking tranquility. The location offers a peaceful atmosphere that is ideal for relaxation and rejuvenation."

Nathaniel Kessler

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Lena Krasa.

"The serene and beautiful beach is a perfect getaway for those seeking tranquility. The location offers a peaceful atmosphere that is ideal for relaxation and rejuvenation."

Nathaniel Kessler

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12 accomodations nearby

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250m from the beach

Exceptional

Mystique Luxury Suite

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Mavros Kolimbos

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830m from center

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1.2km from the beach

Bad

Ocean island Villa Angelina

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Located at nearest locality

Mavros Kolimbos

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1.8km from center

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3.7km from the beach

Happiness house.

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Located at nearest locality

Mavros Kolimbos

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4.3km from center

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7.4km from the beach

Very good

Blue Sky Apartments

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Mavros Kolimbos

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6.8km from center

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11.4km from the beach

9.5

Exceptional

Villa Edna Crete

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Located at nearest locality

Mavros Kolimbos

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11.7km from center

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16.9km from the beach

Kalloni - Beautiful waterfront 3 bed room villa

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Mavros Kolimbos

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16.7km from center

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18km from the beach

Villa Praxia - Michalis

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Located at nearest locality

Mavros Kolimbos

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18.4km from center

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18.4km from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Istron MiraBella Villas

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Mavros Kolimbos

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18.8km from center

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18.6km from the beach

Jasmine Summer House

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Located at nearest locality

Mavros Kolimbos

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19km from center

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18.8km from the beach

Exceptional

Victoria’s Luxury Apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Mavros Kolimbos

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19.2km from center

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18.9km from the beach

9.8

Exceptional

Aelia Suites

Serviced Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Mavros Kolimbos

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19.3km from center

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Oikia Stone House in seaside Kalo Chorio

19.2km from the beach

9.6

Exceptional

Oikia Stone House in seaside Kalo Chorio

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Located at nearest locality

Mavros Kolimbos

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19.6km from center

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach
size&shape

Cover and water

cover
- Gray pebbles
- Sea bottom - Pebbles
swimming details
- Depth increase - moderate
- Aqua socks recommended
water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

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- Natural shadow
- Cliffs

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)

Istro, Greece

Voulismatos beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Istro 0.8 km

Xirokampos, Greece

Minos Beach

Minos beach

7.7

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water

Xirokampos 1 km

Ierapetra, Greece

Golden Beach

8.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque

Ierapetra 14.8 km

Agios Nikolaos, Greece

Ammoudi beach

8.7

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Agios Nikolaos 0.9 km

Schisma Eloundas, Greece

Elounda Beach

8.6

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Schisma Eloundas 1.7 km

Schisma Eloundas, Greece

Schisma Elountas

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Blue pure water

Schisma Eloundas 0.3 km

Achlia, Greece

Paralia Achlion

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble

Achlia 0.1 km

Agia Fotia, Greece

Agia Fotia beach

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble

Agia Fotia 0.3 km

Makrigialos, Greece

Kalamokanias

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Makrigialos 0.3 km

Makrigialos, Greece

Katovigli beach

7.5

Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Makrigialos 0.2 km

Makrigialos, Greece

Makry-Gialos beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand

Makrigialos 0.6 km

Agii Saranta, Greece

Koutsounari Long beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Agii Saranta 1.2 km

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Καλιοτζίνα• 4.2km
Tavern Katerina• 4.2km
Robinson Taverna• 4.2km
Taverna Dionysos• 4.7km

Attractions

Ramyas Beach• 18 min walk
Tou Kouri to Pidima• 29 min walk
Orino Gorge• 4.3km
Mylonas Waterfall• 4.9km

Transport

JSH• 27.9km
Sitia Bus Station• 27.1km
lti Meli Palace• 46.8km

Localities

Mavros Kolimbos• 650m
Kastelli• 34.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Old hag's jump?

The beachline of Old hag's jump is covered with gray 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 Old hag's jump?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Old hag's jump, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Old hag's jump 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.

Old hag's jump does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Old hag's jump 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 Old hag's jump secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. 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 Old hag's jump?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Old hag's jump.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Καλιοτζίνα is the closest place located 4200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Old hag's jump?

There are 286 places to stay in the Old hag's jump area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Old hag's jump include:

Aelia Suites

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Old hag's jump from parking?

The Old hag's jump 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 and the path to beach is only for experienced travellers. Not recommended for children or senior people.

Are there any attractions nearby Old hag's jump?

There are 4 attractions near Old hag's jump that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Ramyas Beach located in 1.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Old hag's jump?

The month with the highest temperature in Old hag's jump 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.