About Kalamaki

Kalamaki village is located in Crete Greece, and famous for its magnificent mountain scenery and turquoise waters of an incredible deep color! It seems that nature created it for one purpose - to make your vacation unforgettable!

Nearest beaches in Kalamaki

view the highest rated beaches in area

Pet friendly

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
Pet friendly

Kaloi Limenes beach

Kali Limenes 0.1 km
Good
7.8
Beach resort • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Small free area • Crowded in season
6.7 Amenities index
For explorers

Martsalo beach

Vathi 2.7 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Difficult access • Crowded in season • Mountain trail > 1km
0 Amenities index

Vathi beach

Vathi 0.5 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Light sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water
2.7 Amenities index

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 Kalamaki are Matala beach, Red beach, Red Tower beach.

Travelers with pets often face difficulties during their holidays, as there is often not enough information about pet-friendly beaches. The absence of special permission signs and the lack of up-to-date information on relevant resources are frequent problems. To solve this need, we are developing a special "Pet Friendly" filter and try to keep the information up to date. According to our records, there are about 7 approved pet-friendly beaches in Kalamaki

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 Kalamaki, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of village are mainly wide. 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.

4 out of 19 beaches in Kalamaki 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.

A not-so-pleasant feature of the beaches in Kalamaki is the high density of boats, yachts, or other watercraft on some of them. There are about 5 such beaches, but this may vary depending on the season. If this is a concern for you, we recommend carefully checking the beaches of interest for this issue using our Boat filter.

Latest reviews on Kalamaki'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.

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.

Kaloi Limenes beach
8 Aria Lee

The crystal-clear and tranquil waters of the beach were a delightful surprise. However, it's advisable to steer clear of visiting in August due to the high influx of campers.

Martsalo beach
10 Nico Renard

Awesome!

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.

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.