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

The coastline of Skaleta beach is covered with brown sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water near the beach is blue-green. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Skaleta beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Skaleta beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Skaleta beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Skaleta beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Skaleta beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Skaleta beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

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

The bar is located right on the Skaleta beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Taverna-Restaurant Ilios is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Skaleta beach?

There are 1196 places to stay in the Skaleta beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Skaleta beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=239110&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Oasis Scaleta Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8601057&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Citrus Grove Luxury Villas</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=397909&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Almyra Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5821692&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sky Beachfront Villa with private pool</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6883506&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Beachfront Nymphes Aigli, Brand New Villa with Pool, Children Area & BBQ</a></li></ul>

How far is the Skaleta beach from parking?

The Skaleta beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Skaleta beach?

There are 4 attractions near Skaleta beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Φαράγγι Πρίνου located in 0.8 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Skaleta 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. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Skaleta beach (Crete island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.

Photo of Skaleta beach with brown sand surface

Photo of Skaleta beach with green water surface

Photo of Skaleta beach with spacious shore

Photo of Skaleta beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Skaleta beach and the settlement

Skaleta beach

Skaleta, Greece

5.9

#352 out of 478 in Crete 21

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Brown sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Skaleta • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Spielplatz(Iberostar Hotel)

4.1km

Playground Boccia

4.1km

Playground Playground

7.3km

Playground Platanias

7.4km

Park Katafigio Agrias Zois Profitis Ilias

3.5km

Hiking Area Prassano Gorge

8km

Restaurant Pasithea Taverna Pizzeria

9.4 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Eolos

8.8 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Taverna-Restaurant Ilios

9 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Αίολος beach bar restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Corali Beach Taverna

9.2 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Σταθμός Γκριλ Καφέ

6.6 - Good 1.7km

Cafe Ciao

8.8 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Thalassi Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Pantelis-Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Supermarket Κλάδος Ανδρέας | Super market - Παντοπωλείο

4.7km

Supermarket Supermarkt

6.9km

Supermarket Super Market ΑΡΙΑΔΝΗ - ΠΑΠΑΔΟΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ ΓΙΩΡΓΟΣ

7.4km

Supermarket ΚΡΗΤΙΚΟΣ SUPER MARKET

7.4km

Supermarket ΠΑΡΑΣΧΑΚΗΣ SUPER MARKET

7.4km

Supermarket Super Market Kalligiannis

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Φαράγγι Πρίνου

770m

Tourist Attraction Ποταμός Αρκαδιώτης

1km

Tourist Attraction Ποταμός Αρσάνης

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Χείμαρρος Λούτρας - Σφακακίου

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Μυστική παραλία

9.4 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Arch of Skaleta

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Andis Garten Eden

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Villas Lefkothea

9.6 - Exceptional 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Μαρη το ρυακι

5.9km

Historical Landmark Ancient Eleutherna

9.3km

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About

Skaleta beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 352th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 95.5 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Skaleta settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

3.8 M/S

Wind

+26 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Skaleta • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Spielplatz(Iberostar Hotel)

4.1km

Playground Boccia

4.1km

Playground Playground

7.3km

Playground Platanias

7.4km

Park Katafigio Agrias Zois Profitis Ilias

3.5km

Hiking Area Prassano Gorge

8km

Restaurant Pasithea Taverna Pizzeria

9.4 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Eolos

8.8 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Taverna-Restaurant Ilios

9 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Αίολος beach bar restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Corali Beach Taverna

9.2 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Σταθμός Γκριλ Καφέ

6.6 - Good 1.7km

Cafe Ciao

8.8 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Thalassi Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Pantelis-Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Supermarket Κλάδος Ανδρέας | Super market - Παντοπωλείο

4.7km

Supermarket Supermarkt

6.9km

Supermarket Super Market ΑΡΙΑΔΝΗ - ΠΑΠΑΔΟΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ ΓΙΩΡΓΟΣ

7.4km

Supermarket ΚΡΗΤΙΚΟΣ SUPER MARKET

7.4km

Supermarket ΠΑΡΑΣΧΑΚΗΣ SUPER MARKET

7.4km

Supermarket Super Market Kalligiannis

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Φαράγγι Πρίνου

770m

Tourist Attraction Ποταμός Αρκαδιώτης

1km

Tourist Attraction Ποταμός Αρσάνης

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Χείμαρρος Λούτρας - Σφακακίου

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Μυστική παραλία

9.4 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Arch of Skaleta

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Andis Garten Eden

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Villas Lefkothea

9.6 - Exceptional 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Μαρη το ρυακι

5.9km

Historical Landmark Ancient Eleutherna

9.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

100m from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Sky Beachfront Villa with private pool

Entire Villa

Pikris • 530m from center

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590m from the beach

Borosso Villa, an Exclusive Resort, By ThinkVilla

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Skaleta • 220m from center

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620m from the beach

8.4 Very good

Oasis Scaleta Hotel

Hotel

Pikris • 470m from center

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710m from the beach

Summer Home of Skaleta beach

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Skaleta • 260m from center

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1.1km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Beachfront Nymphes Aigli, Brand New Villa with Pool, Children Area & BBQ

Entire Villa

Pikris • 980m from center

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1.1km from the beach

Magnificent Villa Prinos Princess

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Skaleta • 850m from center

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1.4km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Citrus Grove Luxury Villas

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

Skaleta • 940m from center

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2.4km from the beach

9 Excellent

Almyra Apartments

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 2.2km from center

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3km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Sunrise Apartments

Serviced Apartment

Pikris • 2.8km from center

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3km from the beach

Radama C2

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Skaleta • 2.8km from center

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3.1km from the beach

Foothills Blue Villa

Entire Villa

Pikris • 2.9km from center

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3.1km from the beach

9 Excellent

Terra Petra

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Skaleta • 2.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

450m 6 min walk

Skaleta beach II

5.9 Pleasant

2.3km

Eleven beach

5.9 Pleasant

2.9km

Sfakaki beach

6.8 Good

3km

Spilies Beach

7.8 Very good

3.4km

Kamara Beach

6.8 Good

3.8km

Geropotamos beach

7.8 Very good

3.8km

Pirgos Beach

5.9 Pleasant

4km

Geropotamos beach II

6.7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Skaleta • 560m

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 95.5km

Transport

Airport

CHQ • 44.7km

Bus Station

Bus station Tympaki • 38.3km

Train Station

Club Calimera Sunshine Kreta • 46.2km

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5.9 Pleasant

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5.9 Pleasant

Larissa N.

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

2 Very poor

I've been to many beaches, but this one is definitely one of the worst. It's filled with trash and all sorts of mess, and the surrounding neighborhood is quite unattractive.

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Liana Rosetti

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

2 Very poor

The beach has completely eroded. Extremely deteriorated...

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Manolis Sideris

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

A beach located in the northern region of Rethymno.

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Lena Katsarou

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach outside Rethymnon is absolutely stunning.

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Lutz-Kite

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

The shoreline is eroding, and the beach appears to be quite dirty. It seems that it was more pleasant in earlier times.

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Skaleta beach

Skaleta, Greece

Playground Spielplatz(Iberostar Hotel)

Playground Boccia

Playground Playground

Playground Platanias

Park Katafigio Agrias Zois Profitis Ilias

Hiking Area Prassano Gorge

Restaurant Pasithea Taverna Pizzeria

Restaurant Eolos

Restaurant Taverna-Restaurant Ilios

Restaurant Αίολος beach bar restaurant

Restaurant Corali Beach Taverna

Restaurant Σταθμός Γκριλ Καφέ

Cafe Ciao

Restaurant Thalassi Restaurant

Restaurant Pantelis-Restaurant

Supermarket Κλάδος Ανδρέας | Super market - Παντοπωλείο

Supermarket Supermarkt

Supermarket Super Market ΑΡΙΑΔΝΗ - ΠΑΠΑΔΟΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ ΓΙΩΡΓΟΣ

Supermarket ΚΡΗΤΙΚΟΣ SUPER MARKET

Supermarket ΠΑΡΑΣΧΑΚΗΣ SUPER MARKET

Supermarket Super Market Kalligiannis

Tourist Attraction Φαράγγι Πρίνου

Tourist Attraction Ποταμός Αρκαδιώτης

Tourist Attraction Ποταμός Αρσάνης

Tourist Attraction Χείμαρρος Λούτρας - Σφακακίου

Tourist Attraction Μυστική παραλία

Tourist Attraction Arch of Skaleta

Tourist Attraction Andis Garten Eden

Tourist Attraction Villas Lefkothea

Tourist Attraction Μαρη το ρυακι

Historical Landmark Ancient Eleutherna

About

Weather

Skaleta, Crete,

Playground Spielplatz(Iberostar Hotel)

Playground Boccia

Playground Playground

Playground Platanias

Park Katafigio Agrias Zois Profitis Ilias

Hiking Area Prassano Gorge

Restaurant Pasithea Taverna Pizzeria

Restaurant Eolos

Restaurant Taverna-Restaurant Ilios

Restaurant Αίολος beach bar restaurant

Restaurant Corali Beach Taverna

Restaurant Σταθμός Γκριλ Καφέ

Cafe Ciao

Restaurant Thalassi Restaurant

Restaurant Pantelis-Restaurant

Supermarket Κλάδος Ανδρέας | Super market - Παντοπωλείο

Supermarket Supermarkt

Supermarket Super Market ΑΡΙΑΔΝΗ - ΠΑΠΑΔΟΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ ΓΙΩΡΓΟΣ

Supermarket ΚΡΗΤΙΚΟΣ SUPER MARKET

Supermarket ΠΑΡΑΣΧΑΚΗΣ SUPER MARKET

Supermarket Super Market Kalligiannis

Tourist Attraction Φαράγγι Πρίνου

Tourist Attraction Ποταμός Αρκαδιώτης

Tourist Attraction Ποταμός Αρσάνης

Tourist Attraction Χείμαρρος Λούτρας - Σφακακίου

Tourist Attraction Μυστική παραλία

Tourist Attraction Arch of Skaleta

Tourist Attraction Andis Garten Eden

Tourist Attraction Villas Lefkothea

Tourist Attraction Μαρη το ρυακι

Historical Landmark Ancient Eleutherna

Stays nearby

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