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Agia Galini beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 25th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 89.1 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Agia Galini settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a straight coastline 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 partially crowded during the high season.
A significant part of the beach is occupied by beach clubs with limited access The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. 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, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
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 Red Tower beach, which has a rating of 7.7.
Agia Galini beach is located in Crete within Agia Galini, 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.
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Matala 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Gianniou 2.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Triopetra 0.2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Damnoni 1.2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Damnoni 0.8 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Damnoni 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Damnoni 0.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Souda 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Adelianos Kampos 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Prinos 3.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Agia Galini 2.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Kokkinos Pyrgos 0.6 km
What to do in Agia Galini beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Agia Galini beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Agia Galini beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Agia Galini beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The beachline of Agia Galini 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.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Agia Galini beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Agia Galini beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
Activities available on the ground:
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.
Agia Galini beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are some boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
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.
Agia Galini beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Agia Galini beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Apnea beach & snack bar is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 415 places to stay in the Agia Galini beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Agia Galini beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Agia Galini 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.
There are 4 attractions near Agia Galini beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Λαογραφικόν Μουσεῖον Ἁγίας Γαλήνης located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Agia Galini 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.
Agia Galini 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine sand
Elafonisi Beach 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Falasarna 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Itanou 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Istro 0.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Elafonisi Beach 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water, Sand bottom
Amoudara 1.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Xirokampos 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Agioi Apostoli 1.1 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Limenas Chersonisou 0.3 km
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