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Frangokastello beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 114th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 129.3 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Frangokastello settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.
Frangokastello beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, 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.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Orthi Ammos, which has a rating of 7.6.
Frangokastello beach is located in Crete within Frangokastello, 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
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Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Komitades 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray pebble
Hora Sfakion 1.1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Souda 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Damnoni 0.3 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Damnoni 0.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Damnoni 0.8 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Damnoni 1.2 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Georgioupoli 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Triopetra 0.2 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand
Kalyves 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Adelianos Kampos 0.5 km
What to do in Frangokastello beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Frangokastello 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 Frangokastello 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 coastline of Frangokastello beach is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Frangokastello beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Frangokastello beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Frangokastello 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. So the overall recommendation of the Frangokastello beach for swimming is positive.
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 and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
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.
The following features add extra points:
Frangokastello beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Frangokastello beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Fatamorgana taverna is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
There are 113 places to stay in the Frangokastello beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Frangokastello beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Frangokastello 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 Frangokastello beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Frangokastello Fortress located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Frangokastello 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.
Frangokastello 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
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Matala 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
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