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About Skinias

Skinias village is located in Crete Greece, and famous for its turquoise water, whose crystal clarity is incredible! This increases the level of beach recreation, since the better the water, the more pleasant it is to be in it! But don't be too cool!

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Candia Beach
Candia Beach
Candia Beach

Candia Beach

Katsikia 1 km
Good
7.8
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Brown sand • Blue pure water • Small open area • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
Vathi beach
Vathi beach
Vathi beach
For explorers

Vathi beach

Tsifliki 1.5 km
Tolerable
5.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Blue pure water • Access by boat • Brown sand & rocks • Crowded in season
0 Amenities index
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Popular types of Skinias beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Pebble
Pebble
Rocks
Rocks
Sand
Sand
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Long beaches
Long beaches
Private resort
Private resort
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
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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 Skinias are Schisma Elountas, Havania beach, St Fredsolos Beach.

Senior travelers often visit Skinias beaches as there are about 6 beaches beaches that are suited to their needs. The spacious size and the availability of good beach infrastructure make these places ideal for this group of travelers!

Some of the beaches in the area are quite remote from the roads. So, if you are a hiker, you will definitely appreciate this place. But if you are new to hiking, we recommend that you study the details of access from descriptions and user reviews to understand if this is feasible for you. As a reward, you will get to experience a wild beach with untouched nature.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Skinias

Agia Marina

Agia Marina
7.6
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Blue pure water, Pebbles bottom
Greece, Plaka 0.4 km
Agia Paraskevi

Agia Paraskevi
7.6
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Greece, Tsifliki 0.4 km
Havania beach

Havania beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Black sand & pebble, Blue pure water, Deserted
Greece, Katsikia 1 km
St Fredsolos Beach

St Fredsolos Beach
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Agios Nikolaos 1.1 km
Vato Mouri Beach

Vato Mouri Beach
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Kato Selle 0.6 km
Paralia Vlichadia

Paralia Vlichadia
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Vlichadia 0.3 km
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Sandy beaches in Skinias

Candia Beach II

Candia Beach II
8.7
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Ellinika 1.6 km
Elounda Beach

Elounda Beach
8.6
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Greece, Schisma Eloundas 1.7 km
Elounda Bay

Elounda Bay
8.6
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Greece, Schisma Eloundas 1.4 km
Elounda Beach II

Elounda Beach II
8.6
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Greece, Ellinika 1.9 km
Schisma Elountas

Schisma Elountas
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Blue pure water
Greece, Schisma Eloundas 0.3 km
Elounda Beach III

Elounda Beach III
7.7
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Greece, Ellinika 1.7 km
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The best beaches in small bays in Skinias

Kolokytha

Kolokytha
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Greece, Schisma Eloundas 2.8 km
Tzavlidon Vlychada

Tzavlidon Vlychada
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Souvlos 1.3 km
Anogeia beach

Anogeia beach
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Anogeia 1.2 km
Cave

Cave
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Tsambion 1.6 km
Chiona beach

Chiona beach
5.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Blue pure water, Deserted
Greece, Schisma Eloundas 1.1 km
Pelekiti Beach

Pelekiti Beach
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Blue pure water
Greece, Plaka 1.9 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Skinias

Kolokitha beach

Kolokitha beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Greece, Schisma Eloundas 2.8 km
Agios Antonios

Agios Antonios
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Greece, Kato Selle 0.1 km
Patsavra beach

Patsavra beach
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Mironikitas 0.8 km
Lagadaki beach

Lagadaki beach
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Greece, Kato Selle 0.2 km
Milatos Port Beach

Milatos Port Beach
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Blue pure water, Deserted
Greece, Paralia Milatou 0.2 km
beach Vayu

beach Vayu
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Black sand & pebble, Blue pure water
Greece, Schisma Eloundas 3.1 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Skinias

Paralia Plakas

Paralia Plakas
5.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Greece, Plaka 0.3 km
Zeta Bay

Zeta Bay
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Mironikitas 1.7 km
Kary Bay

Kary Bay
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Mironikitas 2.8 km
Chomatistra beach

Chomatistra beach
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Mironikitas 3 km
Paradise Beach

Paradise Beach
5.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Blue pure water
Greece, Schisma Eloundas 1.3 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 Skinias, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of village are mainly very 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.

A not-so-pleasant feature of the beaches in Skinias is the high density of boats, yachts, or other watercraft on some of them. There are about 9 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 Skinias's beaches

Candia Beach
10 Tomasz K.

This family-friendly resort boasts a picturesque beach surrounded by lush trees, providing a serene and relaxing atmosphere. Moreover, the resort offers a convenient app that allows you to order refreshing drinks right to your personal beach umbrella. What more could you desire for a perfect beach getaway?

Vathi beach
8 Sara Kinsley

We had a great time, but the path to the beach from the boat was quite rocky. Once we got there, the beach was a bit of a letdown - it was mostly pebbles and uncomfortable to walk on, so it's best to wear beach shoes.

The warmest month during the year in this area is August, with the air temperature rising up to 29°C and the water temperature up to 26.8°C. The coldest month is January, with the air temperature dropping down to 11.6°C and the water temperature down to 17.4°C.

Most viewed beaches of Skinias

Candia Beach

Candia Beach
7.8
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Greece, Katsikia 1 km
Vathi beach

Vathi beach
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Blue pure water
Greece, Tsifliki 1.5 km
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