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Trachoulas beach
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About
Trachoulas beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 301th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 73.1 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Ostria settlement, just 2.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, 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, pet owners etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.
Trachoulas 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. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Trypiti beach, which has a rating of 7.6.
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Beach overall scores
Trachoulas beach (Crete) is located outside the Ostria 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 easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Trachoulas beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., 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
"This beach is absolutely breathtaking! The journey to get there is just as exciting, as you'll make your way through a stunning gorge that leads right up to the parking area. From there, it's only a 15-minute walk to the beach itself, but it's worth every step. The beach is truly one-of-a-kind, with plenty of interesting rocks and caves to explore (just make sure to wear app..."
Renzo Rinaldi.
"This serene beach boasts of its pristine, translucent waters that are perfect for a refreshing dip. The beach is a mix of soft, sandy shores and pebbled areas, offering a unique texture to your beach experience. As there are no trees in the vicinity, it is advisable to carry an umbrella for shade. Access to this picturesque beach is through a stunning gorge, which takes a le..."
Ethan Krenz
User reviews
"This beach is absolutely breathtaking! The journey to get there is just as exciting, as you'll make your way through a stunning gorge that leads right up to the parking area. From there, it's only a 15-minute walk to the beach itself, but it's worth every step. The beach is truly one-of-a-kind, with plenty of interesting rocks and caves to explore (just make sure to wear app..."
Renzo Rinaldi.
"This serene beach boasts of its pristine, translucent waters that are perfect for a refreshing dip. The beach is a mix of soft, sandy shores and pebbled areas, offering a unique texture to your beach experience. As there are no trees in the vicinity, it is advisable to carry an umbrella for shade. Access to this picturesque beach is through a stunning gorge, which takes a le..."
Ethan Krenz
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- To Lybiko Cafe - Tab...• 16 min walk
- Casadoria• 17 min walk
- Taverna Lefteris• 18 min walk
- Ostria• 26 min walk
Attractions
- Lentas Elephant• 2.7km
- Minoan Settlement• 2.8km
- Αρχαία Λεβήνα• 3.3km
- Παραλία Λεπριάς• 4km
Transport
- HER• 50.1km
- Bus station Tympaki• 23.9km
- Club Calimera Sunshi...• 46.1km
Localities
- Ostria• 2.1km
- Kastelli• 73.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Trachoulas beach?
The beachline of Trachoulas beach is covered with gray 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 Trachoulas beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Trachoulas 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 Trachoulas 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.
Trachoulas beach is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Trachoulas beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Trachoulas 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 gentle.
Is the Trachoulas 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 Trachoulas beach?
Trachoulas beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Beachgoers with pets
- FKK / Naturists
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Trachoulas beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Trachoulas beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.To Lybiko Cafe - Taberna / Rooms To Rent is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Trachoulas beach?
There are 54 places to stay in the Trachoulas beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Trachoulas beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Trachoulas beach from parking?
The Trachoulas 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.
Are there any attractions nearby Trachoulas beach?
There are 4 attractions near Trachoulas beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Lentas Elephant located in 2.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Trachoulas beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Trachoulas 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?
Trachoulas 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 Trachoulas 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 Trachoulas 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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