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Matala
Red beach
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About
Red beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 39th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 87.6 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the most beautiful beaches of Matala settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and brown fine sand, 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 partially crowded during the high season. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.
Red beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Matala beach, which has a rating of 8.6.
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+16
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Key features
Beach overall scores
Red beach (Crete) is located outside the Matala 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 Red 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
"Lately, the left side of the beach has become rocky and filled with larger pebbles, causing most people to flock to the right side (which is mainly the FKK section) or directly in front of Giannis tavern in the center. Despite this, the water remains clear and pristine (although it can be choppy at times due to waves and wind), with soft sand and a gentle entry into the sea."
Kazimierz Kowalski
"The beach is absolutely stunning, although it does require a 35-minute hike to reach it. However, the hike is definitely worth it. It's important to note that the beach does offer basic amenities for visitors to use."
Kavon Jelich
User reviews
"Lately, the left side of the beach has become rocky and filled with larger pebbles, causing most people to flock to the right side (which is mainly the FKK section) or directly in front of Giannis tavern in the center. Despite this, the water remains clear and pristine (although it can be choppy at times due to waves and wind), with soft sand and a gentle entry into the sea."
Kazimierz Kowalski
"The beach is absolutely stunning, although it does require a 35-minute hike to reach it. However, the hike is definitely worth it. It's important to note that the beach does offer basic amenities for visitors to use."
Kavon Jelich
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)
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Damnoni 0.8 km
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Damnoni 0.5 km
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Damnoni 0.3 km
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Kalamaki 1.7 km
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What to do in Red beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Red beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Best Mojito Yannis• 2 min walk
- Georges Yard• 10 min walk
- Le Minion Fruit Bar...• 10 min walk
- Kahlúa Bar• 10 min walk
Attractions
- Lumpis Stein• 2 min walk
- Μονοπάτι Κόκκινη Άμμ...• 2 min walk
- Arbre sculpté• 11 min walk
- Hippiestrand Matala• 12 min walk
Transport
- HER• 55.5km
- Bus station Tympaki• 9.7km
- Club Calimera Sunshi...• 50km
Localities
- Matala• 790m
- Kastelli• 87.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Red beach?
The Red beach is covered with brown fine sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Red beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Red beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Red beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Snorkeling
Is the Red 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.
Red beach 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 Red beach 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Red beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing 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 Red beach?
Red beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- FKK / Naturists
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Red beach?
The bar is located right on the Red beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Best Mojito Yannis is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Red beach?
There are 538 places to stay in the Red beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Red beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Red beach from parking?
The Red 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 Red beach?
There are 4 attractions near Red beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Lumpis Stein located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Red beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Red 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?
Red beach (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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