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Astropelekita beach
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Astropelekita beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 327th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 173.3 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Anydri settlement, just 2.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.
It is a tiny bay with crystal turquoise water and brown fine 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Astropelekita 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.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail more than 1km long.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Gialiskari beach, which has a rating of 8.6.
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Astropelekita beach (Crete) is located outside the Anydri 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, 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
"The beaches are lovely! Though the tide was high and the ocean was a bit turbulent, Sandy Beach was the only stretch of sand available. Nonetheless, the journey there was incredibly pleasant, albeit quite hot due to the lack of shelter. It's important to bring along plenty of water and comfortable footwear."
Jared 'Jax' Donnelly
"This beach is absolutely delightful, although it requires a bit of effort to reach. It is a must-visit spot on the trek from Paleochora to Sougia. Despite its small size, there is a high likelihood that you will have the entire beach to yourself."
Nolan J Rivers
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"The beaches are lovely! Though the tide was high and the ocean was a bit turbulent, Sandy Beach was the only stretch of sand available. Nonetheless, the journey there was incredibly pleasant, albeit quite hot due to the lack of shelter. It's important to bring along plenty of water and comfortable footwear."
Jared 'Jax' Donnelly
"This beach is absolutely delightful, although it requires a bit of effort to reach. It is a must-visit spot on the trek from Paleochora to Sougia. Despite its small size, there is a high likelihood that you will have the entire beach to yourself."
Nolan J Rivers
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Localities
- Anydri• 2.8km
- Kastelli• 173.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Astropelekita beach?
The Astropelekita beach is covered with brown small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Astropelekita beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Astropelekita 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 Astropelekita 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.
Astropelekita beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Astropelekita 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 small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Astropelekita 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.
What are the key audiences of Astropelekita beach?
Astropelekita beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Hiking adventurers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Astropelekita beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Astropelekita beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.imbiss taverne anidri is the closest place located 2400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Astropelekita beach?
There are 221 places to stay in the Astropelekita beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Astropelekita beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Astropelekita beach from parking?
The Astropelekita beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long trail with descent at the end.
Are there any attractions nearby Astropelekita beach?
There are 4 attractions near Astropelekita beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Carved Caves located in 3.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Astropelekita beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Astropelekita beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Astropelekita 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 Astropelekita 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 Astropelekita 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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