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Skiadaki beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Skiadaki beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Skiadaki beach.There are 2 restaurants nearby.Παραδοσιακό καφενείο "ΠΗΓΗ" is the closest place located 4500 meters from the beach.

Good for Relax

4.9

/ 10 Tolerable

#460 out of 478
in Crete

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Skiadaki beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 460th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 51.1 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Achentrias settlement, just 4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains. This beach is not a well-known place, so it is well suited for a relaxing leisure.

It is a tiny bay with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & pebble cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. 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.

Skiadaki 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.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail.

8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Kaminaki beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

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Historical

+23 ^oC +17 ^oC

Air temperature

3 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Achentrias, Crete,

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Very poor

2.3/10

Cleanliness

Very good

8/10

Amenities

0/10

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Skiadaki beach (Crete) is located outside the Achentrias 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, 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

"The beach can be accessed either on foot or via the canyon with ropes. This beach is truly remarkable due to the feeling of seclusion it provides and the emerald waters."

Suggested Kostas Papadopoulos.

"The beach is fantastic, although accessing certain areas can be challenging. It requires regular maintenance, but it's definitely worth a visit."

Aria Kellandros

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"The beach can be accessed either on foot or via the canyon with ropes. This beach is truly remarkable due to the feeling of seclusion it provides and the emerald waters."

Suggested Kostas Papadopoulos.

"The beach is fantastic, although accessing certain areas can be challenging. It requires regular maintenance, but it's definitely worth a visit."

Aria Kellandros

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Deserted even in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach
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Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Παραδοσιακό καφενείο...• 4.5km
the shop of Nicholas• 4.6km

Attractions

Παραλία Πετριγιάρι• 1 min walk
Παραλία Βανέσσα• 23 min walk
Agios Nikitas Cave• 2.5km
Asterousia Biosphere...• 3.6km

Transport

HER• 42.8km
Bus station Tympaki• 44.1km
Club Calimera Sunshi...• 41.9km

Localities

Achentrias• 4km
Kastelli• 51.1km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Skiadaki beach?

Skiadaki beach has a gray sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. 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 Skiadaki beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Skiadaki 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 Skiadaki beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Skiadaki beach is fully protected from waves.

Is the Skiadaki 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 sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is sharp.

Is the Skiadaki 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. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Skiadaki beach.

There are 2 restaurants nearby.Παραδοσιακό καφενείο "ΠΗΓΗ" is the closest place located 4500 meters from the beach.

How far is the Skiadaki beach from parking?

The Skiadaki beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Skiadaki beach?

There are 4 attractions near Skiadaki beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Παραλία Πετριγιάρι located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Skiadaki beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Skiadaki 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?

Skiadaki 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.Skiadaki beach (Crete island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.