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

The beachline of Altsi beach is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Altsi beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Altsi beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Altsi beach good for swimming?

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

Is the Altsi beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Altsi beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

What are the key audiences of Altsi beach?

Altsi beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Hiking adventurers</li></ul>

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Altsi beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Raki is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Altsi beach?

There are 94 places to stay in the Altsi beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Altsi beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=96156&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pergola Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=10128991&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kalloni - Beautiful waterfront 3 bed room villa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8902936&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Edna Crete</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9362185&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Praxia - Michalis</a></li></ul>

How far is the Altsi beach from parking?

The Altsi beach has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Altsi beach?

There are 1 attractions near Altsi beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Agios Andreas Beach located in 2.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Altsi 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?

Altsi beach (Crete island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Altsi beach (Crete island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Altsi beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.

Photo of Altsi beach with light pebble surface

Photo of Altsi beach with blue pure water surface

Altsi beach

Mókhlos, Greece

5.8

#415 out of 478 in Crete 5

Free entrance Virgin beach Light pebble Deserted Pebbles bottom

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Located outside the settlement

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Monumental Ancient Olive Tree Azoria

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Richtis Gorge

8.4km

Historical Landmark Mathena Olive Tree

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Historical Landmark Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Αζοριά

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About

Altsi beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 415th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 24.1 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Agion Pnevma settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

Weather

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+26 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

4.7 M/S

Wind

+26 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Monumental Ancient Olive Tree Azoria

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Richtis Gorge

8.4km

Historical Landmark Mathena Olive Tree

3.9km

Historical Landmark Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Αζοριά

6.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.4km from the beach

Kalloni - Beautiful waterfront 3 bed room villa

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Located at nearest locality

Agion Pnevma • 350m from center

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10.4km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Villa Edna Crete

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Located at nearest locality

Agion Pnevma • 11.4km from center

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15.5km from the beach

Villa Praxia - Michalis

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Located at nearest locality

Agion Pnevma • 16.6km from center

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15.8km from the beach

8 Very good

Pergola Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Agion Pnevma • 16.8km from center

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16.3km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Horizon central apartment amazing view

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Located at nearest locality

Agion Pnevma • 17.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.3 (Pleasant)

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Localities

Nearest

Agion Pnevma • 1.1km

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 24.1km

Transport

Airport

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Bus Station

Sitia Bus Station • 19.3km

Train Station

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5.8 Pleasant

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5.8 Pleasant

Connie B

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

The beach was unfortunately inaccessible.

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Giovy

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

2 Very poor

The Lagarde group has expressed their disappointment regarding this charming beach, despite its pristine white sand and crystal clear waters. It is truly unfortunate that they did not fully enjoy their experience here.