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Vasilis Rock beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 301th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 106.2 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Agia Fotini settlement, just 2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & rocks cover, so it is highly 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 almost deserted place even during the high season. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.
Vasilis Rock 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, snorkeling.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Ligres beach, which has a rating of 7.6.
Vasilis Rock 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 Vasilis Rock 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.
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
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Komitades 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Prinos 3.3 km
What to do in Vasilis Rock beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Vasilis Rock 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.
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The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. 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 rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Vasilis Rock beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Vasilis Rock beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Vasilis Rock 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.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.
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.
Vasilis Rock beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Vasilis Rock beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cuppa Cafe is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.
There are 470 places to stay in the Vasilis Rock beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Vasilis Rock beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Vasilis Rock 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 Vasilis Rock beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Παραλία Κεφάλα located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Vasilis Rock 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.
Vasilis Rock 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.Vasilis Rock beach (Crete island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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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