Agios Pavlos

Varkaki Beach

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

There are 15 places to stay in the Varkaki Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Varkaki Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4679214&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Agios Pavlos Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4584503&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hill of Calm</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6307073&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apanemia Rooms</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9486517&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">TRIOPETRA VIEW 3</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=383960&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kriti Studios</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1896820&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">George Sea View Triopetra</a></li></ul>

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4.9

/ 10 Tolerable

#460 out of 478
in Crete

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Varkaki Beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 460th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 101.2 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Agios Pavlos settlement, just 11.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a tiny bay with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, 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.

Varkaki 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.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Paximadia beach, which has a rating of 6.8.

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+24 ^oC +16 ^oC

Air temperature

3.8 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Agios Pavlos, Crete,

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6/10

Amenities

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Varkaki Beach (Crete) is located outside the Agios Pavlos 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 Paximadia island and the correct question is not how to get to Varkaki 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.

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12 accomodations nearby

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10.7km from the beach

Seafront luxury villa with infinity pool & devine views!

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Located at nearest locality

Agios Pavlos

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2.4km from center

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11.3km from the beach

8.6

Excellent

Agios Pavlos Hotel

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Pikris

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180m from center

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12.6km from the beach

8.8

Excellent

Hill of Calm

Hotel

Pikris

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1.3km from center

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12.6km from the beach

Exceptional

Triopetra View 2

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Agios Pavlos

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1.3km from center

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12.6km from the beach

TRIOPETRA VIEW 3

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Agios Pavlos

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1.3km from center

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12.7km from the beach

9.1

Excellent

Apanemia Rooms

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Pikris

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1.4km from center

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13.2km from the beach

9.4

Excellent

George Sea View Triopetra

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Pikris

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1.8km from center

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13.7km from the beach

6.6

Good

Afrodites Residence Triopetra

Country House

Pikris

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2.3km from center

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13.9km from the beach

9.9

Exceptional

MIROS MARE STUDIOS

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Agios Pavlos

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9.5km from center

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13.9km from the beach

7.7

Very good

Kriti Studios

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Pikris

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11.2km from center

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14km from the beach

8.3

Very good

Sunlight Hotel

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Pikris

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11km from center

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14km from the beach

9.2

Excellent

Vel Boutique Suites

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Agios Pavlos

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11.2km from center

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8.6

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

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7.7

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water

Agios Pavlos 0.1 km

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Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

HER• 65.8km
Bus station Tympaki• 18.3km
Club Calimera Sunshi...• 59.8km

Localities

Agios Pavlos• 11.4km
Kastelli• 101.2km

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

The beachline of Varkaki Beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Varkaki Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Varkaki 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 Varkaki 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.

Varkaki Beach is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Varkaki 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Varkaki 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 Varkaki Beach?

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

Hiking adventurers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Varkaki Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Varkaki Beach?

There are 15 places to stay in the Varkaki Beach area.

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

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How far is the Varkaki Beach from parking?

The Varkaki Beach has no parking spot

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

The month with the highest temperature in Varkaki 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?

Varkaki 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Varkaki Beach (Region of Crete) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Varkaki Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.