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Agios Pavlos beach
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Agios Pavlos beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 450th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 180.1 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Rodopos settlement, just 5.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and light pebble, 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 etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Agios Pavlos 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.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
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Agios Pavlos beach (Crete) is located outside the Rodopos 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 Agios Pavlos 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.
User reviews
"The beach offers two distinct sides, offering ample opportunities for both sun-soaking and shaded relaxation. Accessible via a lengthy dirt road, the journey to this coastal paradise is well worth the effort. Alternatively, one can opt for a boat ride to arrive at this idyllic destination."
Lena Jansen Delmonte
"The beach is truly beautiful, however, it may pose some challenges when it comes to accessibility."
Zyvexa
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"The beach offers two distinct sides, offering ample opportunities for both sun-soaking and shaded relaxation. Accessible via a lengthy dirt road, the journey to this coastal paradise is well worth the effort. Alternatively, one can opt for a boat ride to arrive at this idyllic destination."
Lena Jansen Delmonte
"The beach is truly beautiful, however, it may pose some challenges when it comes to accessibility."
Zyvexa
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Agios Pavlos beach?
The beachline of Agios Pavlos beach is covered with light pebbles. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Agios Pavlos beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Agios Pavlos 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 Agios Pavlos beach good for swimming?
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.
Agios Pavlos beach is partially protected from waves.
Is the Agios Pavlos 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Agios Pavlos 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.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Agios Pavlos beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Agios Pavlos beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Agios Pavlos beach?
There are 331 places to stay in the Agios Pavlos beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Agios Pavlos beach include:
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How far is the Agios Pavlos beach from parking?
The Agios Pavlos beach 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 small descent.
Are there any attractions nearby Agios Pavlos beach?
There are 1 attractions near Agios Pavlos beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Ορμίσκος Αμυγδαλιά located in 3.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Agios Pavlos beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Agios Pavlos 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?
Agios Pavlos 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 Agios Pavlos 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 Agios Pavlos 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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