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Podare beach
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Podare beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 327th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 103.9 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Agia Fotini settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.
It is a spacious 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 almost deserted place even during the high season.
Podare 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.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Small Triopetra, which has a rating of 7.7.
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Beach overall scores
Podare beach (Crete) is located outside the Agia Fotini 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 Podare 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
"Located about 50 kilometers south of Rethymno and only 2 kilometers from the village of Kerame in the Rethymno prefecture, Podare beach boasts gray pebbles that line its shores. As the first beach southeast of the small port of Agia Fotini, it offers visitors a chance to enjoy fishing with plenty of rocks to be found along the sandy beach."
Andronikos Andronopoulos
"The beach is quite pleasant and offers seclusion, but I've come across better ones. The roads leading to it are in poor condition, making access a bit challenging. It's advisable to bring your own food and beverages since the nearest taverna or cafe is about a 20-minute drive away."
David Mitchell
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"Located about 50 kilometers south of Rethymno and only 2 kilometers from the village of Kerame in the Rethymno prefecture, Podare beach boasts gray pebbles that line its shores. As the first beach southeast of the small port of Agia Fotini, it offers visitors a chance to enjoy fishing with plenty of rocks to be found along the sandy beach."
Andronikos Andronopoulos
"The beach is quite pleasant and offers seclusion, but I've come across better ones. The roads leading to it are in poor condition, making access a bit challenging. It's advisable to bring your own food and beverages since the nearest taverna or cafe is about a 20-minute drive away."
David Mitchell
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Gianniou 2.7 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Matala 0.2 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
Beach resort, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
Agia Galini 0.4 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
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Komitades 1.8 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Agia Fotia Taverna -...• 7 min walk
- Ligres beach TAVERN• 17 min walk
- Traditional Cafe & R...• 25 min walk
- Archontika Taverna• 27 min walk
Attractions
- Agia fotini beach ke...• 7 min walk
- Παραλία Ανατολικά• 21 min walk
- Παραλία Κεφάλα• 2.4km
- Heart Rock at Prevel...• 4.1km
Transport
- CHQ• 54.5km
- Bus station Tympaki• 24.1km
- Club Calimera Sunshi...• 57.8km
Localities
- Agia Fotini• 470m
- Kastelli• 103.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Podare beach?
The beachline of Podare 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 Podare beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Podare 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 Podare 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.
Podare beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Podare 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Podare 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.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Podare beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Podare beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Agia Fotia Taverna - Αγιά Φωτιά Ταβέρνα is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Podare beach?
There are 342 places to stay in the Podare beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Podare beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Podare beach from parking?
The Podare 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 Podare beach?
There are 4 attractions near Podare beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Agia fotini beach kerames located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Podare beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Podare 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?
Podare 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 Podare 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 Podare 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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Xirokampos 1 km
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Agioi Apostoli 1.1 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
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