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Paralia Koudouma

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Paralia Koudouma?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Paralia Koudouma.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cavo Ponta Tavern is the closest place located 3300 meters from the beach.

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#476 out of 478
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Paralia Koudouma is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 476th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 62.4 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Agios Ioannis settlement, just 3.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. This beach is not a well-known place, so it is well suited for a relaxing leisure.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and light 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Paralia Koudouma 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.

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Three Churches beach, which has a rating of 7.4.

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Historical

+23 ^oC +17 ^oC

Air temperature

3 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Agios Ioannis, Crete,

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Cover

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Cleanliness

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8/10

Amenities

0/10

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Paralia Koudouma (Crete) is located outside the Agios Ioannis 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 Paralia Koudouma, 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.

User reviews

"Although it requires a 24 km drive on a dirt road from Sternes village, the beach can get quite crowded during the summer. However, the beach itself is quite lovely. The real highlight, though, are the stunning views during the drive. They are truly breathtaking and definitely worth seeing!"

Alexis & Sophia Katsaros

"This beach is a lovely spot that is definitely worth visiting. It's perfect for a leisurely walk, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. You can enjoy it all year round, especially when the weather is good. Also, it's worth noting that the beach has light pebbles."

Δρακήλιος Στρομβόλης

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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
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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7.5

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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Cavo Ponta Tavern• 3.2km
Cafe Gialos• 3.4km
Zervos• 3.5km
MANIAS Restaurant• 4.6km

Attractions

canyon Koudouma• 10 min walk
Cave• 3.1km
Paralía• 3.2km
Φαράγγι Αγίας Παρασκ...• 4.4km

Transport

HER• 45.2km
Bus station Tympaki• 32.9km
Club Calimera Sunshi...• 42.5km

Localities

Agios Ioannis• 3.3km
Kastelli• 62.4km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Paralia Koudouma?

The beachline of Paralia Koudouma is covered with light 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 Paralia Koudouma?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Paralia Koudouma, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Paralia Koudouma good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Paralia Koudouma does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Paralia Koudouma 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 Paralia Koudouma 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.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Paralia Koudouma?

Paralia Koudouma can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Paralia Koudouma?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Paralia Koudouma.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cavo Ponta Tavern is the closest place located 3300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Paralia Koudouma from parking?

The Paralia Koudouma has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Paralia Koudouma?

There are 4 attractions near Paralia Koudouma that are popular with travelers. The nearest are canyon Koudouma located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Paralia Koudouma?

The month with the highest temperature in Paralia Koudouma 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?

Paralia Koudouma (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 Paralia Koudouma (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 Paralia Koudouma 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.