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Lychnistis beach
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Lychnistis beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 114th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 92.3 km away from its center, the city of Καστέλλι. It is one of the beaches of Agia Galini settlement, just 2.9 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Lychnistis beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling, sup-surfing.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
2 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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Lychnistis beach is located in Crete within Agia Galini, 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
"The beach is small and pleasant. There are two routes to get here, with one being slightly more rugged than the other. The longer route, which is shown on Google maps, is mostly paved but still has a short off-road section towards the end. In the summertime, the beach offers shaded areas starting from 5 o'clock in the afternoon."
Apostolos Katsaros
"This place is absolutely beautiful! The beach is perfect and the water is crystal clear!"
Sylvan Petrovich
User reviews
"The beach is small and pleasant. There are two routes to get here, with one being slightly more rugged than the other. The longer route, which is shown on Google maps, is mostly paved but still has a short off-road section towards the end. In the summertime, the beach offers shaded areas starting from 5 o'clock in the afternoon."
Apostolos Katsaros
"This place is absolutely beautiful! The beach is perfect and the water is crystal clear!"
Sylvan Petrovich
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What to do in Lychnistis beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Lychnistis 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!
When it comes to what to do in Lychnistis 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
- Agios Georgios Nikos...• 3 min walk
- Point Brunch & Coffe...• 2.7km
- To Petrino-Ouzeri• 2.7km
- Cafe Platia• 2.8km
Attractions
- Σκάλα για παραλία Κο...• 9 min walk
- Λαογραφικόν Μουσεῖον...• 2.8km
- Πάνω Βρύση Μελάμπων• 3.2km
- Φαράγγι Αγίου Αντωνί...• 3.3km
Transport
- HER• 54.7km
- Bus station Tympaki• 10.4km
- Club Calimera Sunshi...• 48.6km
Localities
- Agia Galini• 2.9km
- Kastelli• 92.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Lychnistis beach?
The beachline of Lychnistis 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.
What are the key activities at Lychnistis beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Lychnistis beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Lychnistis beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Snorkeling
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the Lychnistis 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.
Lychnistis 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 Lychnistis 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Lychnistis beach 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 Lychnistis beach?
The bar is located right on the Lychnistis beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Agios Georgios Nikos Taverna is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Lychnistis beach?
There are 285 places to stay in the Lychnistis beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Lychnistis beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Lychnistis beach from parking?
The Lychnistis 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 Lychnistis beach?
There are 4 attractions near Lychnistis beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Σκάλα για παραλία Κολυμπιστήρι located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Lychnistis beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Lychnistis 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?
Lychnistis 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 Lychnistis 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 Lychnistis 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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