Áyios Nikítas

Kalogerou Arolithos beach

Good for Relax

5.3

/ 10 Tolerable

#444 out of 478
in Crete

About

Kalogerou Arolithos beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 444th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 48.6 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Agia Paraskevi settlement, just 3.1 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 tiny bay with crystal turquoise water and gray 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Kalogerou Arolithos 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.

Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Pera Tsoutsouras, which has a rating of 8.

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Historical

+23 ^oC +17 ^oC

Air temperature

3 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Agia Paraskevi, Crete,

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Very poor

2.3/10

Cleanliness

Excellent

8.5/10

Amenities

Bad

0.5/10

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Kalogerou Arolithos beach (Crete) is located outside the Agia Paraskevi 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 correct question is not how to get to Kalogerou Arolithos beach, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

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"There are no words to describe the beach and the place! You have to be equipped with all the necessary things of course to go and arrange to have time to enjoy it and be patient because the road is one with dirt and not very good! I wish we could all stay! When you get to the Monastery it's a ten minute walk but the compensation comes as soon as you get to the beach!"

Stathis Andreadakis

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General features

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

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Παραδοσιακό καφενείο...• 24 min walk
the shop of Nicholas• 25 min walk
Vrachos• 3km
To steki tou Psarou• 3km

Attractions

Agios Nikitas Cave• 3 min walk
Παραλία Βανέσσα• 14 min walk
Παραλία Πετριγιάρι• 2.7km
Tsoutsouros• 3.7km

Transport

HER• 42.1km
Bus station Tympaki• 46.2km
Club Calimera Sirens...• 40km

Localities

Agia Paraskevi• 3.1km
Kastelli• 48.6km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Kalogerou Arolithos beach?

The beachline of Kalogerou Arolithos beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. 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 Kalogerou Arolithos beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Kalogerou Arolithos 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 Kalogerou Arolithos 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.

Kalogerou Arolithos 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 Kalogerou Arolithos beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Kalogerou Arolithos 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 Kalogerou Arolithos 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

What are the key audiences of Kalogerou Arolithos beach?

Kalogerou Arolithos beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Kalogerou Arolithos beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kalogerou Arolithos beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Παραδοσιακό καφενείο "ΠΗΓΗ" is the closest place located 1900 meters from the beach.

How far is the Kalogerou Arolithos beach from parking?

The Kalogerou Arolithos beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters

Are there any attractions nearby Kalogerou Arolithos beach?

There are 4 attractions near Kalogerou Arolithos beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Agios Nikitas Cave located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Kalogerou Arolithos beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Kalogerou Arolithos 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 14°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Kalogerou Arolithos 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 Kalogerou Arolithos 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 Kalogerou Arolithos 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.