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Kounenoi beach
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About
Kounenoi beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 441th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 89 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Vathi settlement, just 2.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.
It is a small bay with blue water and rocks cover, so it is highly 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Kounenoi 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.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Kaloi Limenes beach, which has a rating of 7.8.
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Beach overall scores
Kounenoi beach (Crete) is located outside the Vathi 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 Kounenoi beach, 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
"I visited Poli onorfo beach during high season, but it was surprisingly deserted. The beach has a peaceful and secluded atmosphere, perfect for those looking to escape the crowds. The clear blue waters and soft sand make it a great spot for swimming and sunbathing. Overall, Poli onorfo beach is a hidden gem that is definitely worth a visit."
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"I visited Poli onorfo beach during high season, but it was surprisingly deserted. The beach has a peaceful and secluded atmosphere, perfect for those looking to escape the crowds. The clear blue waters and soft sand make it a great spot for swimming and sunbathing. Overall, Poli onorfo beach is a hidden gem that is definitely worth a visit."
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Kali Limenes 0.6 km
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Kuna Muta Agiofarago• 27 min walk
- Panorama Hotel• 3.6km
- Ταβέρνα Πανόραμα• 3.6km
- Pelagiό• 3.6km
Attractions
- Martsalo Gorge• 15 min walk
- Vourvoulitis• 22 min walk
- Shipwreck• 3.6km
Transport
- HER• 59.6km
- Bus station Tympaki• 16.1km
- Club Calimera Sunshi...• 54.3km
Localities
- Vathi• 2.9km
- Kastelli• 89km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Kounenoi beach?
The Kounenoi beach is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.
What are the key activities at Kounenoi beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Kounenoi 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 Kounenoi beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Kounenoi beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Kounenoi beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Kounenoi 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 rocks and the entrance to the water is sharp.
Is the Kounenoi 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.
What are the key audiences of Kounenoi beach?
Kounenoi beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Hiking adventurers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Kounenoi beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kounenoi beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Kuna Muta Agiofarago is the closest place located 2100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Kounenoi beach?
There are 387 places to stay in the Kounenoi beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Kounenoi beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Kounenoi beach from parking?
The Kounenoi beach has no parking spot
Are there any attractions nearby Kounenoi beach?
There are 3 attractions near Kounenoi beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Martsalo Gorge located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Kounenoi beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Kounenoi 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 12°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Kounenoi 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 Kounenoi 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 Kounenoi 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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