Karave

Karavet Beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Karavet Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Litsa is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

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

There are 9 places to stay in the Karavet Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Karavet 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>

6.7

/ 10 Good

#301 out of 478
in Crete

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Karavet Beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 301th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 147.1 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Karaves settlement, just 0 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need 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 not crowded place during the season.

Karavet 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.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Agios Ioannis, which has a rating of 7.6.

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Historical

+24 ^oC +16 ^oC

Air temperature

3.8 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Good

7.4/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Frustrating

4/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Karavet Beach (Crete) is located outside the Karaves 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 Karavet 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 is a serene and tranquil spot, except for the occasional passing of a ship. Visitors can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or grab some essentials at the mini market."

Aria L.

"A visit to this beach is an absolute must. The picturesque scenery and crystal-clear waters are truly breathtaking. It is a perfect place to unwind and relax, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The soft sand is perfect for sunbathing and the gentle waves provide a soothing background soundtrack. It is a great spot for a romantic getaway or a fun-filled day wit..."

Nikitas Katsaros

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"The beach is a serene and tranquil spot, except for the occasional passing of a ship. Visitors can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or grab some essentials at the mini market."

Aria L.

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350m from the beach

Pleasant

karave

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Korfos

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370m from center

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1.4km from the beach

8.1

Very good

Consolas Gavdos Studios

Entire Apartment

Frangokastello

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1.4km from center

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2.4km from the beach

9.1

Excellent

Metochi Gavdos

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Frangokastello

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2.4km from center

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3.3km from the beach

9.1

Excellent

Gavdos Princess

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Kastri

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3.3km from center

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Beach features

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach
size&shape

Access

Cover and water

cover
swimming details
- Depth increase - moderate
- Boats near the beach - many
water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

Natural features

- Surrounded by mountains

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)

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8.5

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

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Ilingas beach

7.7

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

Hora Sfakion 1.1 km

Korfos, Greece

Korfos Beach

7.6

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

Korfos 0.1 km

Fokia, Greece

Agios Ioannis

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

Fokia 1.7 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

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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

Frangokastello, Greece

Orthi Ammos

7.6

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

Frangokastello 1.1 km

Loutro, Greece

Loutro beach

7.7

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

Loutro 0.1 km

Kambia, Greece

Glyka Nera beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque

Kambia 1.3 km

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Vrissi beach

7.6

Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Litsa• 2 min walk
Karave restaurant• 2 min walk
Xaroto• 12 min walk
Χελώνα• 16 min walk

Attractions

Playa del Jort• 17 min walk
Paralia• 17 min walk
παραλία ακρογιάλι• 27 min walk
Αμολοφος Κούλη• 3.1km

Transport

CHQ• 75.9km
Bus station Tympaki• 64.3km

Localities

Karaves• 80m
Kastelli• 147.1km

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

The coastline of Karavet 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 Karavet Beach?

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

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

Karavet Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Karavet 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Karavet Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Karavet Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Litsa is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Karavet Beach?

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

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

Metochi Gavdos

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Karavet Beach from parking?

The Karavet 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 Karavet Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Karavet Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa del Jort located in 1.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Karavet 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?

Karavet 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.Karavet 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.