Ierápetra

Avlaki beach

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

There are 0 places to stay in the Avlaki 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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5.9

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#346 out of 478
in Crete

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Avlaki beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 346th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 42.8 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Ierapetra settlement, just 15 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so it is recommended to wear 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.

Avlaki 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.

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Golden Beach, which has a rating of 8.5.

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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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Water

Good

7.4/10

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Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Tolerable

5/10

Amenities

0/10

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Avlaki 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 Avlaki 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

"Ah, the beautiful beaches of Crete. Crystal clear waters, soft sand, and endless sunshine. It's like paradise on Earth. But let's be real, it's just a bunch of water and sand. Sure, it's nice to lay out and soak up some sun, but after a while, it gets boring. And don't even get me started on the crowds of tourists. Good luck finding a spot to lay your towel without someone's..."

Nikos Katsaros

"Chrysi, also known as Chrissi or Donkey Island, is a charming and uninhabited Greek island situated in the Libyan Sea, just 15 km south of Crete near Ierapetra. The island spans a length of five kilometers and a width of one kilometer, with an average altitude of 10 meters. The name Chrysi, which translates to golden, is fitting as the island boasts stunning yellow sand beac..."

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3 accomodations nearby

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21.6km from the beach

Happiness house.

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Ierapetra

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11km from center

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23.6km 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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23.6km 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

Ierapetra, Greece

Golden Beach

8.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque

Ierapetra 14.8 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

Mirtos, Greece

Mirtos beach

8.2

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

Mirtos 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

Sidonia, Greece

Sidonia beach

7.8

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

Sidonia 0.1 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

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

Beach surroundings

Attractions Transport Localities

Attractions

Παραλία Βλυχάδια• 20 min walk
Παραλία Φράγκου Μνήμ...• 2.5km

Transport

JSH• 52.5km
Sitia Bus Station• 51.8km
Club Calimera Sirens...• 50km

Localities

Ierapetra• 15km
Kastelli• 42.8km

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

The coastline of Avlaki 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 Avlaki beach?

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

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

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

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Avlaki 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 Avlaki 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.

What are the key audiences of Avlaki beach?

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

Hiking adventurers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Avlaki beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Avlaki beach?

There are 0 places to stay in the Avlaki beach area.

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How far is the Avlaki beach from parking?

The Avlaki beach has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Avlaki beach?

There are 2 attractions near Avlaki beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Παραλία Βλυχάδια located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Avlaki 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?

Avlaki 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.Avlaki 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.