Name: This stunning beach has an array of activities to indulge in if you feel like taking a break from soaking up the sun or swimming. Our group thoroughly enjoyed venturing into the whimsical hippy caves, basking in the serene ambiance of the shoreline, savoring delectable cuisine, and browsing through the local shops.
Item: Matala beach
Rating: 10
Author: Nikolai Kozlov.

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Agia Galini beach

Agia Galini 0.4 km

Very good

8.6

Beach resort • Easy access • Gray pebble • Turquoise pure water • Small free area • Crowded in season

9.3 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Matala beach

Matala 0.2 km

Very good

8.6

Large free area • Beach resort • Picturesque • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Crowded in season

7.2 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Red beach

Matala 0.7 km

Very good

8.1

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Exceptional beauty • Picturesque • Crowded in season • Distant parking

3.2 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Red Tower beach

Kokkinos Pyrgos 0.6 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

6.7 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Agios Pavlos beach

Agios Pavlos 0.1 km

Good

7.7

Large free area • Beach resort • Easy access • Gray pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

6.8 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Small Triopetra

Triopetra 0.6 km

Good

7.7

Large free area • Beach resort • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

5.7 Amenities index

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Good for Relax

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Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Agia Galini are Matala beach, Red beach, Red Tower beach.

Most beautiful beaches of Agia Galini

Matala beach

8.6

Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Greece, Matala 0.2 km

Red beach

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque

Greece, Matala 0.7 km

Agios Pavlos beach II

Ag. Pavlos beach II

7.5

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

Greece, Agios Pavlos 0.4 km

Prasonissi beach

6.8

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

Greece, Agios Pavlos 2.9 km

Ascent beach

5.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

Greece, Agios Pavlos 1.7 km

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Quitest and lonely beaches in Agia Galini

Triopetra beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom

Greece, Triopetra 0.2 km

Lychnistis beach

7.7

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

Greece, Agia Galini 2.9 km

Kommos beach

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom

Greece, Kalamaki 1.7 km

Agios Pavlos beach II

Ag. Pavlos beach II

7.5

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

Greece, Agios Pavlos 0.4 km

Prasonissi beach

6.8

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

Greece, Agios Pavlos 2.9 km

Paximadia beach

6.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water

Greece, Agios Pavlos 11.2 km

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Pebbly beaches in Agia Galini

Matala beach

8.6

Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Greece, Matala 0.2 km

Small Triopetra

7.7

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

Greece, Triopetra 0.6 km

Triopetra beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom

Greece, Triopetra 0.2 km

Agios Pavlos beach II

Ag. Pavlos beach II

7.5

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

Greece, Agios Pavlos 0.4 km

Afrathias beach

6.7

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

Greece, Kalamaki 2.8 km

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Best beaches for snorkelling in Agia Galini

Matala beach

8.6

Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Greece, Matala 0.2 km

Red beach

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque

Greece, Matala 0.7 km

Red Tower beach

7.7

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

Greece, Kokkinos Pyrgos 0.6 km

Agios Pavlos beach

7.7

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

Greece, Agios Pavlos 0.1 km

Lychnistis beach

7.7

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

Greece, Agia Galini 2.9 km

Prasonissi beach

6.8

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

Greece, Agios Pavlos 2.9 km

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Long beaches in Agia Galini

Red beach

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque

Greece, Matala 0.7 km

Red Tower beach

7.7

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

Greece, Kokkinos Pyrgos 0.6 km

Triopetra beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom

Greece, Triopetra 0.2 km

Kommos beach

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom

Greece, Kalamaki 1.7 km

Prasonissi beach

6.8

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

Greece, Agios Pavlos 2.9 km

Afrathias beach

6.7

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

Greece, Kalamaki 2.8 km

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Wild and hidden beaches in Agia Galini

Paximadia beach

6.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water

Greece, Agios Pavlos 11.2 km

Kakoskala beach

5.9

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

Greece, Agia Galini 2.7 km

Ascent beach

5.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

Greece, Agios Pavlos 1.7 km

Armenopetra beach

5.7

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

Greece, Pano Saktouria 2.6 km

Varkaki Beach

4.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water

Greece, Agios Pavlos 11.4 km

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The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Agia Galini, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of town are mainly narrow. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Pebbly beaches dominate the rest!

As pebble rocky beaches are common here, it's recommended to bring aqua shoes if you're sensitive to it. This way, your vacation will be as comfortable as possible.

Usually, the depth increases normally. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

2 out of 18 beaches in Agia Galini are partially protected from waves. These protections can be natural or man-made structures. If you're visiting the area during unstable weather, we recommend carefully choosing a place to swim, as high waves may not always be safe. Our filter can help you find a suitable beach.

Latest reviews on Agia Galini's beaches

Matala beach

10 Nikolai Kozlov.

This stunning beach has an array of activities to indulge in if you feel like taking a break from soaking up the sun or swimming. Our group thoroughly enjoyed venturing into the whimsical hippy caves, basking in the serene ambiance of the shoreline, savoring delectable cuisine, and browsing through the local shops.

Triopetra beach

8 Kairos Wexler

If you're seeking a serene and less populated beach, this is the perfect spot for you. We had the pleasure of enjoying the beach with only about 10 others in our vicinity during our visit. However, it's important to note that certain areas of the beach are not suitable for swimming due to the presence of sharp stones and plates. I learned this the hard way when I accidentally cut my foot. As a word of caution, please be mindful of where you step. On the bright side, there's a nearby tavern that serves scrumptious food if you're in need of a bite.

Agia Galini beach

9 Enrico Stucchi

The most beautiful beach in Crete. Crystal clear water, bucolic landscape, excellent tavern food and in addition equipped beach and free beach. Relaxation in the round and never crowded.

Red beach

10 Zalvadoria

This beach is definitely worth a visit. It's much nicer, clearer, and more exotic than Matala. Just make sure to wear good shoes and start your hike around 7:00 a.m. because it can get very hot later in the day. The hike and views are definitely worth the effort.

Red Tower beach

6 Aiden Kessler

This seaside hamlet boasts a handful of quaint cafes and eateries, though nothing that will blow your flip-flops off.

Agios Pavlos beach

8 Santino Reyes

What a charming little beach, with water so clear you can see the fish swimming below. However, don't be fooled by its innocent appearance - getting in and out of the water is no easy feat. But fear not, for the stunning vistas of the bay that surround you are worth the effort.

The warmest month during the year in this area is August, with the air temperature rising up to 29.2°C and the water temperature up to 26.6°C. The coldest month is January, with the air temperature dropping down to 11.7°C and the water temperature down to 17.1°C.

About Agia Galini

Agia Galini beach

Matala beach

Red beach

Red Tower beach

Agios Pavlos beach

Small Triopetra

Popular types of Agia Galini beaches

Most beautiful beaches of Agia Galini

Matala beach

Red beach

Ag. Pavlos beach II

Prasonissi beach

Ascent beach

Quitest and lonely beaches in Agia Galini

Triopetra beach

Lychnistis beach

Kommos beach

Ag. Pavlos beach II

Prasonissi beach

Paximadia beach

Pebbly beaches in Agia Galini

Matala beach

Small Triopetra

Triopetra beach

Ag. Pavlos beach II

Afrathias beach

Best beaches for snorkelling in Agia Galini

Matala beach

Red beach

Red Tower beach

Agios Pavlos beach

Lychnistis beach

Prasonissi beach

Long beaches in Agia Galini

Red beach

Red Tower beach

Triopetra beach

Kommos beach

Prasonissi beach

Afrathias beach

Wild and hidden beaches in Agia Galini

Paximadia beach

Kakoskala beach

Ascent beach

Armenopetra beach

Varkaki Beach

Latest reviews on Agia Galini's beaches

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Matala beach

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Red beach

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