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Galini beach
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About
Galini beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 242th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 33.8 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Galini settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray fine pebble, 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 almost deserted place even during the high season.
Galini 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.
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.
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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Galini beach (Crete) is located outside the Galini 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
"I had an incredible time at the beach! The food was delicious and the service was top-notch. The scenery was absolutely stunning!"
Niva Ralai
"My journey to the beach was not an easy one as I struggled to locate the path from the village. After wandering around for a while, I found myself entering a private property, hoping it would lead me to the sea. Descending down the steep stairs, I finally reached the sandy shore and was greeted by the calming sound of waves crashing against the shore. Despite the challenging..."
Nico Rossi
User reviews
"I had an incredible time at the beach! The food was delicious and the service was top-notch. The scenery was absolutely stunning!"
Niva Ralai
"My journey to the beach was not an easy one as I struggled to locate the path from the village. After wandering around for a while, I found myself entering a private property, hoping it would lead me to the sea. Descending down the steep stairs, I finally reached the sandy shore and was greeted by the calming sound of waves crashing against the shore. Despite the challenging..."
Nico Rossi
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)
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
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, Light fine pebble
Achlia 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Agia Fotia 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Agii Saranta 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Makrigialos 0.3 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Makrigialos 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Makrigialos 0.6 km
What to do in Galini beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Galini 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.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Tavern Katerina• 2.9km
- Taverna Dionysos• 3.4km
- Avra Palm Studio Tav...• 4.1km
- Nalŭ All Day Pool Ba...• 4.3km
Attractions
- Ramyas Beach• 2.6km
- Tou Kouri to Pidima• 3.5km
- Mylonas Waterfall• 3.8km
- Milonas Gorge• 3.8km
Transport
- JSH• 29km
- Sitia Bus Station• 28.3km
- lti Meli Palace• 46.1km
Localities
- Galini• 690m
- Kastelli• 33.8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Galini beach?
The Galini beach is covered with gray small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at Galini beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Galini beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Galini beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Snorkeling
Is the Galini beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Galini beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Galini 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 small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Galini beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. 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:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Galini beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Galini beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Tavern Katerina is the closest place located 2900 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Galini beach?
There are 312 places to stay in the Galini beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Galini beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Galini beach from parking?
The Galini beach has no parking spot and the path to beach is only for experienced travellers. Not recommended for children or senior people.
Are there any attractions nearby Galini beach?
There are 4 attractions near Galini beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Ramyas Beach located in 2.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Galini beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Galini 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?
Galini 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 Galini 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 Galini 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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