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Sarakiniko Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sarakiniko Beach?

The bar is located right on the Sarakiniko Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Gorgona - Tavern is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Sarakiniko Beach?

There are 9 places to stay in the Sarakiniko Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Sarakiniko Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2467285&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Metochi Gavdos</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1289394&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Gavdos Princess</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4722359&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">karave</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2106601&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Consolas Gavdos Studios</a></li></ul>

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Sarakiniko Beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 242th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 147.4 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Sarakiniko settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, partygoers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Sarakiniko Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, toilets. .

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.

10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Pyrgos Beach, which has a rating of 7.7.

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Air temperature

3.8 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

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Exceptional

9.5/10

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Pleasant

6.2/10

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5/10

Amenities

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3.4/10

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Sarakiniko Beach (Crete) is located outside the Sarakiniko 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 Gavdos 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 Sarakiniko 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

"If you're a first-time visitor to Gavdos, then this is the ideal spot for you to set up camp. Along with the stunning beach, you'll find a selection of taverns, a mini market, and even shower facilities available. This location is perfect for those seeking a relaxing and convenient beach vacation."

Kaelen Anderson.

"This island situated in the vicinity of Crete holds a special place in my heart and is undoubtedly one of my top picks when it comes to scenic beaches."

Sofia Rodriguez

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"This island situated in the vicinity of Crete holds a special place in my heart and is undoubtedly one of my top picks when it comes to scenic beaches."

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390m from the beach

8.1

Very good

Consolas Gavdos Studios

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Frangokastello

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420m from center

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1.5km from the beach

Pleasant

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Korfos

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1.3km from center

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3.1km from the beach

9.1

Excellent

Metochi Gavdos

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Frangokastello

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3km from center

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3.5km from the beach

9.1

Excellent

Gavdos Princess

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Kastri

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3.4km from center

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
occupancy
- Deserted even in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach
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- Picturesque view

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swimming details
- Depth increase - smooth
- Boats near the beach - very few
water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)

Komitades, Greece

Filaki beach

8.5

Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Komitades 1.8 km

Hora Sfakion, Greece

Ilingas beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray pebble

Hora Sfakion 1.1 km

Fokia, Greece

Agios Ioannis

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

Fokia 1.7 km

Korfos, Greece

Korfos Beach

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water

Korfos 0.1 km

Ambelos, Greece

Pyrgos Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Brown sand

Ambelos 2.6 km

Ambelos, Greece

Potamos beach

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

Ambelos 1.8 km

Hora Sfakion, Greece

Ag. Charalambos beach

Agios Charalambos beach

7.5

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water

Hora Sfakion 1.7 km

Frangokastello, Greece

Frangokastello beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray sand

Frangokastello 0.2 km

Loutro, Greece

Loutro beach

7.7

Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Loutro 0.1 km

Frangokastello, Greece

Orthi Ammos

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water

Frangokastello 1.1 km

Kambia, Greece

Glyka Nera beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque

Kambia 1.3 km

Likos, Greece

Paralia Likos

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water

Likos 0.2 km

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Gorgona - Tavern• 1 min walk
Notos cafe snack bar• 2 min walk
ta 4 adelfia• 2 min walk
Kedros• 2 min walk

Attractions

Paralia• 4 min walk
Playa del Jort• 4 min walk
Polythéa• 27 min walk
Αμολοφος Κούλη• 2.7km

Transport

CHQ• 74.7km
Bus station Tympaki• 64.5km

Localities

Sarakiniko• 270m
Kastelli• 147.4km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Sarakiniko Beach?

The coastline of Sarakiniko Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively 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.

What are the key activities at Sarakiniko Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sarakiniko 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 Sarakiniko Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Sarakiniko 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.

Is the Sarakiniko Beach good for families?

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 very smooth.

Is the Sarakiniko 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:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature

What are the key audiences of Sarakiniko Beach?

Sarakiniko Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Wild camping lovers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sarakiniko Beach?

The bar is located right on the Sarakiniko Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Gorgona - Tavern is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Sarakiniko Beach?

There are 9 places to stay in the Sarakiniko Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Sarakiniko Beach include:

Metochi Gavdos

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Sarakiniko Beach from parking?

The Sarakiniko 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Sarakiniko Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Sarakiniko Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Paralia located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Sarakiniko Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Sarakiniko 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sarakiniko Beach (Region of Crete) 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.Sarakiniko Beach (Region of Crete) 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.