Kókkinos Pírgos

Red Tower beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Red Tower beach?

The bar is located right on the Red Tower beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.ta kaikia - Τα καΐκια is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Red Tower beach?

There are 624 places to stay in the Red Tower beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Red Tower beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8723788&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Stella Luxury Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=314014&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Porto Galini</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=240711&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Astoria Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=559098&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kalypso</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8332938&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Ammos at the beach Afrathias</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3228708&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Klima Αpartment</a></li></ul>

Good for Relax

7.7

/ 10 Very good

#114 out of 478
in Crete

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Red Tower beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 114th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 85.2 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Kokkinos Pyrgos settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & pebble 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 partially crowded during the high season.

Red Tower beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Agia Galini beach, which has a rating of 8.6.

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Historical

+24 ^oC +16 ^oC

Air temperature

3.8 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Kokkinos Pyrgos, Crete,

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Red Tower beach is located in Crete within Kokkinos Pyrgos, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

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

"The beach was absolutely flawless! It was an idyllic setting with crystal-clear waters and soft, powdery sand. The scenery was breathtaking, and the atmosphere was serene and peaceful. It was the perfect place to unwind and relax, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience."

Markus Kallias

"The beach is a pleasant destination suitable for all kinds of individuals, with a variety of tavernas located in close proximity."

Adam R.

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"The beach is a pleasant destination suitable for all kinds of individuals, with a variety of tavernas located in close proximity."

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3.5km from the beach

Exceptional

Villa Ammos at the beach Afrathias

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Kokkinos Pyrgos

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4.1km from center

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3.8km from the beach

Klima Αpartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kokkinos Pyrgos

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3.5km from center

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4.7km from the beach

8.3

Very good

Porto Galini

Hotel

Pikris

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4.2km from center

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4.8km from the beach

8.6

Excellent

Galini Tropica

Hotel

Pikris

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4.3km from center

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5.2km from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Astoria Hotel

Hotel

Pikris

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4.7km from center

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5.2km from the beach

SUNFLOWER

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kokkinos Pyrgos

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4.7km from center

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5.2km from the beach

Excellent

Hotel Hariklia

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Pikris

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4.8km from center

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5.3km from the beach

9.4

Excellent

Stella Luxury Apartments

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Kokkinos Pyrgos

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4.8km from center

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5.3km from the beach

8.6

Excellent

Iro Hotel

Serviced Apartment

Pikris

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4.8km from center

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5.3km from the beach

Bella Room 4

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kokkinos Pyrgos

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4.8km from center

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5.3km from the beach

9.2

Excellent

Vel Boutique Suites

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kokkinos Pyrgos

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4.8km from center

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5.3km from the beach

8.5

Excellent

Kalypso

Entire Apartment

Pikris

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4.9km from center

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape
- Length - very long, more than 1 km
- Width - narrow

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Preveli Beach

Preveli beach

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom

Kalamaki 1.7 km

What to do in Red Tower beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

When it comes to what to do in Red Tower 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 Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

ta kaikia - Τα καΐκι...• 6 min walk
Red Castle• 11 min walk
Beach Bar & Minigolf...• 4.7km
Romantika Restaurant• 4.7km

Attractions

Kreta Inside• 4 min walk
Kokkinos Pirgos• 4 min walk
Παραλία Κακόσκαλο-Μα...• 28 min walk
Trulida• 4.3km

Transport

HER• 49.3km
Bus station Tympaki• 2.4km
Club Calimera Sunshi...• 43.4km

Localities

Kokkinos Pyrgos• 670m
Kastelli• 85.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Red Tower beach?

Red Tower beach has a gray sand and pebble cover. 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 pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Red Tower beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Red Tower beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Red Tower beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Snorkeling

Is the Red Tower 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. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Red Tower beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Red Tower 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 sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Red Tower beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Red Tower beach?

The bar is located right on the Red Tower beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.ta kaikia - Τα καΐκια is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Red Tower beach?

There are 624 places to stay in the Red Tower beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Red Tower beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Red Tower beach from parking?

The Red Tower beach 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 Red Tower beach?

There are 4 attractions near Red Tower beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Kreta Inside located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Red Tower beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Red Tower 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 Tower 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.