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Agios Ioannis

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Agios Ioannis?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Agios Ioannis.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Καντίνα Άη Γιάννη is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Agios Ioannis?

There are 9 places to stay in the Agios Ioannis area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Agios Ioannis 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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7.6

/ 10 Very good

#173 out of 478
in Crete

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Agios Ioannis is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 173th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 149.3 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Fokia settlement, just 1.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine 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 not crowded place during the season. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.

Agios Ioannis 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 about 500m long. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

9 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

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Agios Ioannis (Crete) is located outside the Fokia 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 a great spot for rock balancing enthusiasts and more. Additionally, the beach boasts golden, fine sand."

Alessia Ortiz

"The island's most renowned beach boasts of golden, fine sand. The beach is wide and adorned with scattered bushes. However, swimming spots may be covered by waves during windy weather."

Jonathan Scientist

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"The beach is a great spot for rock balancing enthusiasts and more. Additionally, the beach boasts golden, fine sand."

Alessia Ortiz

"The island's most renowned beach boasts of golden, fine sand. The beach is wide and adorned with scattered bushes. However, swimming spots may be covered by waves during windy weather."

Jonathan Scientist

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2.4km from the beach

8.1

Very good

Consolas Gavdos Studios

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Frangokastello

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1.1km from center

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3.6km from the beach

Pleasant

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Korfos

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2.4km from center

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3.7km from the beach

9.1

Excellent

Gavdos Princess

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Kastri

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3.8km from center

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4.2km from the beach

9.1

Excellent

Metochi Gavdos

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Frangokastello

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3.8km from center

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General features

ownership
- 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
- Length - long, about 500 meters
- Width - sufficient

Natural features

Cover and water

cover
- Bright fine sand
- Sea bottom - Fine sand
swimming details
- Depth increase - moderate
- Boats near the beach - very few
water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.7 (Good)

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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

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

Korfos, Greece

Korfos Beach

7.6

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

Korfos 0.1 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

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

Likos 0.2 km

Kambia, Greece

Glyka Nera beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque

Kambia 1.3 km

Frangokastello, Greece

Frangokastello beach

7.7

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

Frangokastello 0.2 km

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Vrissi beach

7.6

Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Hora Sfakion 0.2 km

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Orthi Ammos

7.6

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

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Καντίνα Άη Γιάννη• 9 min walk
Theofilos Livykon• 10 min walk
Λίβας " κρητικό μουσ...• 14 min walk
Gorgona - Tavern• 2.4km

Attractions

Polythéa• 5 min walk
ΑΚΡΟ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΙΩΑΝΝΗ• 23 min walk
Αμολοφος Κούλη• 2.4km
Paralia• 2.7km

Transport

CHQ• 73.9km
Bus station Tympaki• 66.3km

Localities

Fokia• 1.7km
Kastelli• 149.3km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Agios Ioannis?

The Agios Ioannis is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Agios Ioannis?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Agios Ioannis, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Agios Ioannis good for swimming?

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

Agios Ioannis 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 Agios Ioannis 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Agios Ioannis 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.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature

What are the key audiences of Agios Ioannis?

Agios Ioannis 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 Agios Ioannis?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Agios Ioannis.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Καντίνα Άη Γιάννη is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Agios Ioannis?

There are 9 places to stay in the Agios Ioannis area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Agios Ioannis include:

Metochi Gavdos

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Agios Ioannis from parking?

The Agios Ioannis 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 descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Agios Ioannis?

There are 4 attractions near Agios Ioannis that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Polythéa located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Agios Ioannis?

The month with the highest temperature in Agios Ioannis 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.