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Beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 336th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 176.9 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Afrata settlement, just 9.1 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 bright sand & rocks cover, 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.
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, snorkeling.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Menies Beach, which has a rating of 7.8.
Beach (Crete) is located outside the Afrata 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 correct question is not how to get to Beach, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Falasarna 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Falasarna 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Agioi Apostoli 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Chania 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Chania 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Stavros 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Kalathas 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
Afrata 10.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Kissamos 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Trachilos 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Kissamos 1.4 km
What to do in Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in 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 beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
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.
Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.
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:
Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Beach.
There are 23 places to stay in the Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Beach has no parking spot
There are 3 attractions near Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Archaeological Area Diktinna located in 1.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in 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.
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.Beach (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.
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
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, Picturesque, Easy access
Gianniou 2.7 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
Beach resort, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
Agia Galini 0.4 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Damnoni 1.2 km
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