What is the water and sand quality of the Paralia Petraki?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Paralia Petraki?

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

Is the Paralia Petraki good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Paralia Petraki does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Paralia Petraki 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Paralia Petraki 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 Paralia Petraki?

The bar is located right on the Paralia Petraki.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ostria is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Paralia Petraki?

There are 84 places to stay in the Paralia Petraki area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Paralia Petraki include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8400095&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Elea Terra Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1731074&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Muse</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=309794&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Antonios Hotel Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=317365&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Fantastic Matala 1</a></li></ul>

How far is the Paralia Petraki from parking?

The Paralia Petraki 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 Paralia Petraki?

There are 4 attractions near Paralia Petraki that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Lentas Elephant located in 0.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Paralia Petraki?

The month with the highest temperature in Paralia Petraki 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?

Paralia Petraki (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 Paralia Petraki with gray sand & rocks surface

Photo of Paralia Petraki with turquoise pure water surface

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Paralia Petraki

Léntas, Greece

6.7

#309 out of 478 in Crete 5

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Ostria • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Park Είσοδος Mordor

1.6km

Hiking Area canyon Trafoulas

1.7km

Hiking Area Canyon St. Sava

4.8km

Restaurant Ostria

8.4 - Very good 80m

Restaurant Taverna Lefteris

10 - Exceptional 490m

Restaurant Levinthos Restaurant

9.6 - Exceptional 520m

Restaurant Levinthos

9.2 - Excellent 580m

Restaurant Casadoria

9.8 - Exceptional 610m

Restaurant To Lybiko Cafe - Taberna / Rooms To Rent

9.6 - Exceptional 660m

Cafe meeraki

10 - Exceptional 940m

Restaurant Elgreco restaurant & Rooms to rent

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Ταβέρνα Μανουράκι

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Lentas Elephant

630m

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Λούτρα

740m

Tourist Attraction Αρχαία Λεβήνα

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Βυζαρόπλακα

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Trypiti Beach

9.2 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Minoan Settlement

10 - Exceptional 4km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Παλιόμαντρα

9 - Excellent 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Vertikale Windmühle

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Λεπριάς

9 - Excellent 5.3km

Historical Landmark Lion of Lentas

1.4km

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About

Paralia Petraki is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 309th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 74.4 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Ostria settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

3 M/S

Wind

+26 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Ostria • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Park Είσοδος Mordor

1.6km

Hiking Area canyon Trafoulas

1.7km

Hiking Area Canyon St. Sava

4.8km

Restaurant Ostria

8.4 - Very good 80m

Restaurant Taverna Lefteris

10 - Exceptional 490m

Restaurant Levinthos Restaurant

9.6 - Exceptional 520m

Restaurant Levinthos

9.2 - Excellent 580m

Restaurant Casadoria

9.8 - Exceptional 610m

Restaurant To Lybiko Cafe - Taberna / Rooms To Rent

9.6 - Exceptional 660m

Cafe meeraki

10 - Exceptional 940m

Restaurant Elgreco restaurant & Rooms to rent

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Ταβέρνα Μανουράκι

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Lentas Elephant

630m

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Λούτρα

740m

Tourist Attraction Αρχαία Λεβήνα

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Βυζαρόπλακα

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Trypiti Beach

9.2 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Minoan Settlement

10 - Exceptional 4km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Παλιόμαντρα

9 - Excellent 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Vertikale Windmühle

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Λεπριάς

9 - Excellent 5.3km

Historical Landmark Lion of Lentas

1.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Villa Louloudia stylish luxury villa with private pool

16.7km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Villa Louloudia stylish luxury villa with private pool

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Located at nearest locality

Ostria • 16.6km from center

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16.8km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Villa Katie - Crete

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Ostria • 16.7km from center

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17km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Villa Muse

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Ostria • 16.9km from center

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18.5km from the beach

9 Excellent

Fantastic Matala 1

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Ostria • 18.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.6 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

970m 13 min walk

Hammam beach

6 Pleasant

1.1km 15 min walk

Loutra beach

6.7 Good

1.5km 20 min walk

Paralia Lenta

6.8 Good

2km 26 min walk

Trachoulas beach

6.7 Good

2.2km

Dyskos beach

7.6 Very good

2.5km

Vyzaroplaka beach

5.9 Pleasant

4km

Trypiti beach

7.7 Very good

4.2km

Limanaki beach

5.9 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Ostria • 170m

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 74.4km

Transport

Airport

HER • 50.3km

Bus Station

Bus station Tympaki • 22km

Train Station

Club Calimera Sunshine Kreta • 46.2km

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Average Reviews rating

6.7 Good

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Kane Marzetti

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

I hope this place avoids the throngs of people.

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Lila Anderson

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

South beach is a classic spot with plenty of trees for camping, though the stones make it a bit difficult to walk. It's a stunning place, and you can park right next to it. There are also taverns, mini markets, and cafeterias nearby.