Kapetanianá

Ag. Antonios beach

Agios Antonios beach

6.4

/ 10 Pleasant

#330 out of 478
in Crete

About

Ag. Antonios beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 330th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 63.8 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Agios Ioannis settlement, just 1.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, 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 tiny bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, 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.

Ag. Antonios 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.

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.

6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Paralia Elygias, which has a rating of 6.8.

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Historical

+23 ^oC +17 ^oC

Air temperature

3 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Agios Ioannis, Crete,

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Poor

3.3/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

0/10

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Ag. Antonios beach (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

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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
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water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

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- Access with danger
- Difficult to reach due to dangerous slope

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Cavo Ponta Tavern• 17 min walk
Cafe Gialos• 19 min walk
Zervos• 20 min walk

Attractions

Cave• 16 min walk
Paralía• 17 min walk
canyon Koudouma• 19 min walk
Kapetaniana• 3.3km

Transport

HER• 45.4km
Bus station Tympaki• 31km
Club Calimera Sunshi...• 42.5km

Localities

Agios Ioannis• 1.4km
Kastelli• 63.8km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Ag. Antonios beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. 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 rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Ag. Antonios beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Ag. Antonios 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 Ag. Antonios beach 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.

Ag. Antonios beach is fully protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Ag. Antonios beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Ag. Antonios 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Ag. Antonios 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. 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:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Ag. Antonios beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Ag. Antonios beach.

There are 3 restaurants nearby.Cavo Ponta Tavern is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Ag. Antonios beach from parking?

The Ag. Antonios 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 Ag. Antonios beach?

There are 4 attractions near Ag. Antonios beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cave located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Ag. Antonios beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Ag. Antonios 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?

Ag. Antonios 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.Ag. Antonios 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.