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Crique plage
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About
Crique plage is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 242th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 190.4 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Kaliviani settlement, just 9.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains.
It is a tiny bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Crique plage 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. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Balos Beach, which has a rating of 8.6.
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+21
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+18
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Crique plage (Crete) is located outside the Kaliviani 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.
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Crique plage?
The Crique plage is covered with soft and fine golden 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 also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Crique plage?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Crique plage, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Crique plage 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.
Crique plage 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.
Is the Crique plage 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Crique plage 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.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
What are the key audiences of Crique plage?
Crique plage can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Hiking adventurers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Crique plage?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Crique plage.
There are 1 restaurants nearby.Beach Bar is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Crique plage?
There are 163 places to stay in the Crique plage area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Crique plage include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Crique plage from parking?
The Crique plage has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a long trail with descent at the end.
Are there any attractions nearby Crique plage?
There are 4 attractions near Crique plage that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Archaeological Area Agneion located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Crique plage?
The month with the highest temperature in Crique plage 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?
Crique plage (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.Crique plage (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.
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