Kastríon

Potamos beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Potamos beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Potamos beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Καντίνα Άη Γιάννη is the closest place located 2800 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Potamos beach?

There are 9 places to stay in the Potamos beach area.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></ul>

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7.6

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#173 out of 478
in Crete

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Potamos beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 173th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 151.5 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Ambelos settlement, just 1.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and brown 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.

Potamos 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.

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.

6 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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Historical

+24 ^oC +16 ^oC

Air temperature

3.8 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Ambelos, Crete,

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Potamos beach (Crete) is located outside the Ambelos 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, 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 absolutely stunning, with crystal clear waters that are worth the slightly challenging path to get there. Additionally, there are plenty of trees and tables for resting, and you can even find brown sand to use for face and body masks if you collect it from higher up rather than directly from the beach to avoid the salt."

Alessia Ortiz

"This spot is another gem in the area and gives off a castaway vibe. The brown sand adds to the natural beauty of the stunning beaches on this incredible island."

Pittadosis Gypsanipittas Cyprus

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"This spot is another gem in the area and gives off a castaway vibe. The brown sand adds to the natural beauty of the stunning beaches on this incredible island."

Pittadosis Gypsanipittas Cyprus

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5.5km from center

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3.5km from the beach

9.1

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Gavdos Princess

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Kastri

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3.1km from center

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

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

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Ambelos, Greece

Pyrgos Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Brown sand

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Fokia, Greece

Agios Ioannis

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

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Korfos, Greece

Korfos Beach

7.6

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

Korfos 0.1 km

Loutro, Greece

Loutro beach

7.7

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

Loutro 0.1 km

Likos, Greece

Paralia Likos

7.7

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

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7.5

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

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Καντίνα Άη Γιάννη• 2.8km
Theofilos Livykon• 2.8km
Λίβας " κρητικό μουσ...• 3.1km
Ρακοπαγίδα του Στρατ...• 3.4km

Attractions

ΑΚΡΟ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΙΩΑΝΝΗ• 18 min walk
ΑΚΡΟ ΚΕΦΑΛΗ• 28 min walk
Polythéa• 2.4km
Αμολοφος Κούλη• 2.5km

Transport

CHQ• 75km
Bus station Tympaki• 68.5km

Localities

Ambelos• 1.8km
Kastelli• 151.5km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Potamos beach?

The coastline of Potamos beach is covered with brown 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 Potamos beach?

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

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

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

Is the Potamos 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 Potamos 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 Potamos beach?

Potamos beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

FKK / Naturists
Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Potamos beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Potamos beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Καντίνα Άη Γιάννη is the closest place located 2800 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Potamos beach?

There are 9 places to stay in the Potamos beach area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Potamos beach from parking?

The Potamos 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 long trail with descent at the end.

Are there any attractions nearby Potamos beach?

There are 4 attractions near Potamos beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are ΑΚΡΟ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΙΩΑΝΝΗ located in 1.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Potamos beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Potamos 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?

Potamos 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.Potamos 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.