Ierápetra

Golden Beach

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There are 0 places to stay in the Golden Beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7399676&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ocean Island Villa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9794351&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Happiness house.</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8683619&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ocean island Villa Angelina</a></li></ul>

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8.5

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#34 out of 478
in Crete

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Golden Beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 34th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 43.1 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Ierapetra settlement, just 14.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine 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, hikers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Golden Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Vougiou Mati, which has a rating of 6.8.

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Historical

+25 ^oC +17 ^oC

Air temperature

3.2 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Ierapetra, Crete,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Tolerable

4.5/10

Amenities

Frustrating

4.1/10

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Golden Beach (Crete) is located outside the Ierapetra 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 Chrisi island and the correct question is not how to get to Golden 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.

User reviews

"The beach is a sight to behold! Hop on a boat from Ierapetra and within an hour, you'll be transported to an island paradise. The crystal-clear turquoise sea and pristine white sand will take your breath away. Trust me, this is a beach experience like no other. Highly recommended!"

Aaron Jensen

"Our visit to this stunning beach was an absolute delight. Despite the crowds, the crystal-clear waters and gentle breeze made for a truly relaxing experience. We found the perfect escape in this tranquil setting and hope to return in the future. While it may be a bit pricey to get to, the beauty and serenity of this beach make it worth every penny."

Nate Carver

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20.4km from the beach

Happiness house.

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Located at nearest locality

Ierapetra

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11km from center

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22.4km from the beach

Bad

Ocean island Villa Angelina

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Located at nearest locality

Ierapetra

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13.5km from center

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23.3km from the beach

Exceptional

Mystique Luxury Suite

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Located at nearest locality

Ierapetra

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14.5km from center

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22.4km from the beach

9.7

Exceptional

Ocean Island Villa

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Achlia

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13.5km from center

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

Istro, Greece

Voulismatos beach

8.7

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

Istro 0.8 km

Xirokampos, Greece

Minos Beach

Minos beach

7.7

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water

Xirokampos 1 km

Agios Nikolaos, Greece

Ammoudi beach

8.7

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Agios Nikolaos 0.9 km

Ierapetra, Greece

Paralia Ag. Andreas II

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble

Ierapetra 0.3 km

Agii Saranta, Greece

Koutsounari Long beach

7.7

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

Agii Saranta 1.2 km

Mirtos, Greece

Mirtos beach

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble

Mirtos 0.3 km

Agia Fotia, Greece

Agia Fotia beach

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble

Agia Fotia 0.3 km

Achlia, Greece

Paralia Achlion

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble

Achlia 0.1 km

Sidonia, Greece

Sidonia beach

7.8

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

Sidonia 0.1 km

Arvi, Greece

Arvi beach

8.1

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

Arvi 0.2 km

Istro, Greece

Istron Bay II

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Blue pure water, Deserted

Istro 1.5 km

Makrigialos, Greece

Kalamokanias

7.6

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

Makrigialos 0.3 km

Beach surroundings

Attractions Transport Localities

Attractions

Παραλία Φράγκου Μνήμ...• 9 min walk
Παραλία Βλυχάδια• 13 min walk

Transport

JSH• 51.3km
Sitia Bus Station• 50.6km
lti Meli Palace• 50.9km

Localities

Ierapetra• 14.8km
Kastelli• 43.1km

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

The Golden Beach 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 Golden Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Golden Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Golden 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.

Golden 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 Golden 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Golden Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature

What are the key audiences of Golden Beach?

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

Hiking adventurers

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

The bar is located right on the Golden Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Golden Beach?

There are 0 places to stay in the Golden Beach area.

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How far is the Golden Beach from parking?

The Golden Beach has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Golden Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Golden Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Παραλία Φράγκου Μνήμα located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Golden 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?

Golden Beach (Region of Crete) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.