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

The coastline of Kokkini Beach is covered with brown sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water near the beach is clean and almost blue in sunny weather. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Kokkini Beach?

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

Is the Kokkini Beach good for swimming?

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

Is the Kokkini 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 Kokkini Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kokkini Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Hatzis Restaurant is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Kokkini Beach?

There are 1659 places to stay in the Kokkini Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Kokkini Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8601388&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Naiades Hotel by Estia</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9777013&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Value for Money Apartments by Angeliki</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2460009&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Luxury Maisonette Afro</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8402627&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Estia</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8546796&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ilias and Eva Apartment close to the beach</a></li></ul>

How far is the Kokkini Beach from parking?

The Kokkini 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 Kokkini Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Kokkini Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Minoan Megaron at Nirou Chani located in 0.5 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Kokkini 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 14°C and water 17°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Kokkini 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 Kokkini Beach with brown sand surface

Photo of Kokkini Beach with green pure water surface

Photo of Kokkini Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

Kokkini Beach

Kokkíni Khánion, Greece

6.8

#253 out of 478 in Crete 14

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

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Located within the settlement

Kokkini Chani • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Park Aposelemis Wildlife Refuge

6.8km

Park Saint Demitrious

7.3km

Park Το μικρό Πηγάδι/ Small square wishing well

7.9km

Restaurant Taverna Pratsínis

9.4 - Excellent 210m

Restaurant Hatzis Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 220m

Cafe flavour Diamantakis

6.8 - Good 240m

Cafe The Whisky Bar

9.6 - Exceptional 250m

Cafe de l'art Shisha cafe

9.6 - Exceptional 250m

Cafe Gregory's

10 - Exceptional 270m

Bar Freddy's Bar

9.2 - Excellent 270m

Restaurant Kontra Flokos

9.2 - Excellent 270m

Cafe Kritika parka A.E.

9.4 - Excellent 290m

Supermarket Flamingo Quality Mini Mall

3.8km

Supermarket Pella Supermarket

4.1km

Supermarket Hyper Market

4.2km

Supermarket Supermarket astron festos

4.4km

Store Alexander Natural shop and souvenirs

4.4km

Supermarket Super Market CRM Ariadni Tsalos

4.4km

Supermarket Health and Beauty Products

4.7km

Supermarket Hellas Market

5.4km

Supermarket Super Market

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Minoan Megaron at Nirou Chani

7.6 - Very good 320m

Tourist Attraction Beach Vathianos Kampos

8.8 - Excellent 710m

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Ἁγίων Θεοδόρων

7.6 - Very good 910m

Tourist Attraction Boufos Cave

9 - Excellent 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Skotino Cave

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Aposelemi Beach

6.7km

Museum Knossos Palace

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Heraklion Lighthouse

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Municipal art gallery outside appearanc

9 - Excellent 9.8km

Aquarium CRETAquarium Thalassokosmos

2.3km

Amusement Park Watercity Waterpark Crete

2.4km

Amusement Center Dinosauria Park

2.8km

Historical Landmark Palazzo di Cnosso

9km

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About

Kokkini Beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 253th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 36.7 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Kokkini Chani settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

3.5 M/S

Wind

+26 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Kokkini Chani • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Park Aposelemis Wildlife Refuge

6.8km

Park Saint Demitrious

7.3km

Park Το μικρό Πηγάδι/ Small square wishing well

7.9km

Restaurant Taverna Pratsínis

9.4 - Excellent 210m

Restaurant Hatzis Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 220m

Cafe flavour Diamantakis

6.8 - Good 240m

Cafe The Whisky Bar

9.6 - Exceptional 250m

Cafe de l'art Shisha cafe

9.6 - Exceptional 250m

Cafe Gregory's

10 - Exceptional 270m

Bar Freddy's Bar

9.2 - Excellent 270m

Restaurant Kontra Flokos

9.2 - Excellent 270m

Cafe Kritika parka A.E.

9.4 - Excellent 290m

Supermarket Flamingo Quality Mini Mall

3.8km

Supermarket Pella Supermarket

4.1km

Supermarket Hyper Market

4.2km

Supermarket Supermarket astron festos

4.4km

Store Alexander Natural shop and souvenirs

4.4km

Supermarket Super Market CRM Ariadni Tsalos

4.4km

Supermarket Health and Beauty Products

4.7km

Supermarket Hellas Market

5.4km

Supermarket Super Market

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Minoan Megaron at Nirou Chani

7.6 - Very good 320m

Tourist Attraction Beach Vathianos Kampos

8.8 - Excellent 710m

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Ἁγίων Θεοδόρων

7.6 - Very good 910m

Tourist Attraction Boufos Cave

9 - Excellent 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Skotino Cave

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Aposelemi Beach

6.7km

Museum Knossos Palace

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Heraklion Lighthouse

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Municipal art gallery outside appearanc

9 - Excellent 9.8km

Aquarium CRETAquarium Thalassokosmos

2.3km

Amusement Park Watercity Waterpark Crete

2.4km

Amusement Center Dinosauria Park

2.8km

Historical Landmark Palazzo di Cnosso

9km

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Kokkini Chani • 6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Kokkini Chani • 210m

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 36.7km

Transport

Airport

HER • 7km

Bus Station

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Train Station

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6.8 Good

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6.8 Good

Nikos Karamanlis.

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The shoreline is adorned with rocks and the ocean is teeming with lively waves, making it a perfect spot for adventurous souls seeking some thrilling water activities.

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Nalawade Sidhant

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach around Kokinni Hani area in Crete boasts the best scenery and is particularly stunning during the afternoon. Additionally, the sand on this beach is brown in color.

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Jayden Rilado

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Great sand beach"

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Lena Schneider

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This Heraklio beach boasts some of the finest sand in the area, making it a top destination for those seeking a relaxing day in the sun. As an added bonus, parking is completely free, so visitors can enjoy their time without any added stress or expenses.