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Vatalos beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 242th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 130.8 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Aghios Nektarios settlement, just 1.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and brown sand, 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 not crowded place during the season.
Vatalos beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant. .
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.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Frangokastello beach, which has a rating of 7.7.
Vatalos beach is located in Crete within Aghios Nektarios, 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.
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The coastline of Vatalos beach is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Vatalos beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
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.
Vatalos 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. 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 gentle.
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.
Vatalos beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Vatalos beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Taverna Vatalos is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
There are 117 places to stay in the Vatalos beach area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Vatalos 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 Vatalos beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Παραλια ιλινγκας Φραγκοκαστελλο located in 1.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Vatalos 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
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