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Paralia Petraki
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Paralia Petraki is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 301th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 74.4 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Ostria settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & rocks cover, so it is highly 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.
Paralia Petraki coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, showers, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
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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+17
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Paralia Petraki is located in Crete within Ostria, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Crete island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"This beach is an ideal spot for a peaceful getaway. It's perfect for those seeking a tranquil vacation."
Nexovision TV
"South beach is a classic spot with plenty of trees for camping, though the stones make it a bit difficult to walk. It's a stunning place, and you can park right next to it. There are also taverns, mini markets, and cafeterias nearby."
Nikos Nikopoulos
User reviews
"This beach is an ideal spot for a peaceful getaway. It's perfect for those seeking a tranquil vacation."
Nexovision TV
"South beach is a classic spot with plenty of trees for camping, though the stones make it a bit difficult to walk. It's a stunning place, and you can park right next to it. There are also taverns, mini markets, and cafeterias nearby."
Nikos Nikopoulos
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Ostria• 2 min walk
- Levinthos Restaurant• 11 min walk
- Levinthos• 12 min walk
- Taverna Lefteris• 12 min walk
Attractions
- Lentas Elephant• 12 min walk
- Αρχαία Λεβήνα• 17 min walk
- Minoan Settlement• 4.5km
- Vertikale Windmühle• 4.7km
Transport
- HER• 50.3km
- Bus station Tympaki• 22km
- Club Calimera Sunshi...• 46.1km
Localities
- Ostria• 130m
- Kastelli• 74.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Paralia Petraki?
The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray 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 Paralia Petraki?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Paralia Petraki has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Paralia Petraki good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Paralia Petraki does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Paralia Petraki good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Paralia Petraki secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Paralia Petraki?
The bar is located right on the Paralia Petraki.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ostria is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Paralia Petraki?
There are 84 places to stay in the Paralia Petraki area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Paralia Petraki include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Paralia Petraki from parking?
The Paralia Petraki has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Paralia Petraki?
There are 4 attractions near Paralia Petraki that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Lentas Elephant located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Paralia Petraki?
The month with the highest temperature in Paralia Petraki 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 Petraki (Crete island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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