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

The beachline of Lychnistis beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Lychnistis beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Lychnistis beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Lychnistis beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Snorkeling </li><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>

Is the Lychnistis beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Lychnistis beach 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 Lychnistis 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Lychnistis 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 Lychnistis beach?

The bar is located right on the Lychnistis beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Agios Georgios Nikos Taverna is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Lychnistis beach?

There are 273 places to stay in the Lychnistis beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Lychnistis beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=295716&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Petra Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=266580&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sunlight Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8585299&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Lefka Ori - Agia Galini</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1899607&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Beautiful Villa in Agia Galini Crete with Swimming Pool</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=559098&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kalypso</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=383960&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kriti Studios</a></li></ul>

How far is the Lychnistis beach from parking?

The Lychnistis 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 Lychnistis beach?

There are 4 attractions near Lychnistis beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Σκάλα για παραλία Κολυμπιστήρι located in 0.6 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Lychnistis 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?

Lychnistis 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 Lychnistis 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 Lychnistis 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.

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Photo of Lychnistis beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Lychnistis beach with straight shore

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Lychnistis beach

Agia Galini, Greece

7.7

#140 out of 478 in Crete 3

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray pebble Pebbles bottom Good for Snorkeling Good for Sup surfing

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Located within the settlement

Agia Galini • 2.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Agios Georgios Nikos Taverna

9 - Excellent 140m

Bar To Petrino-Ouzeri

9.2 - Excellent 2.6km

Cafe Point Brunch & Coffee

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

Cafe Cafe Platia

9.2 - Excellent 2.7km

Cafe Alexander New

9.6 - Exceptional 2.8km

Cafe Café Miros

9 - Excellent 2.8km

Bar Incognito Bar

10 - Exceptional 2.8km

Cafe Vriskoumeno Traditional Cafe

9.6 - Exceptional 2.8km

Cafe Cafe Giortamis

9.8 - Exceptional 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Άγιος Γεώργιος Παραλία Λιχνιστής

8.6 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Σκάλα για παραλία Κολυμπιστήρι

590m

Tourist Attraction Λαογραφικόν Μουσεῖον Ἁγίας Γαλήνης

6 - Pleasant 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Πάνω Βρύση Μελάμπων

10 - Exceptional 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Φαράγγι Αγίου Αντωνίου

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Agia Galini Beach

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Κάτω Βρύση - Πλάτανος Μελάμπων

10 - Exceptional 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Αρμενόπετρα

8.2 - Very good 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Anemopetra beach Rethimno

3.6km

Historical Landmark War Tunnel

3km

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About

Lychnistis beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 140th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 92.3 km away from its center, the city of Кастелли. It is one of the beaches of Agia Galini settlement, just 2.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +18 ^o C

Air temperature

4.1 M/S

Wind

+26 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Agia Galini • 2.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Agios Georgios Nikos Taverna

9 - Excellent 140m

Bar To Petrino-Ouzeri

9.2 - Excellent 2.6km

Cafe Point Brunch & Coffee

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

Cafe Cafe Platia

9.2 - Excellent 2.7km

Cafe Alexander New

9.6 - Exceptional 2.8km

Cafe Café Miros

9 - Excellent 2.8km

Bar Incognito Bar

10 - Exceptional 2.8km

Cafe Vriskoumeno Traditional Cafe

9.6 - Exceptional 2.8km

Cafe Cafe Giortamis

9.8 - Exceptional 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Άγιος Γεώργιος Παραλία Λιχνιστής

8.6 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Σκάλα για παραλία Κολυμπιστήρι

590m

Tourist Attraction Λαογραφικόν Μουσεῖον Ἁγίας Γαλήνης

6 - Pleasant 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Πάνω Βρύση Μελάμπων

10 - Exceptional 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Φαράγγι Αγίου Αντωνίου

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Agia Galini Beach

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Κάτω Βρύση - Πλάτανος Μελάμπων

10 - Exceptional 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Αρμενόπετρα

8.2 - Very good 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Anemopetra beach Rethimno

3.6km

Historical Landmark War Tunnel

3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.6km from the beach

9.9 Exceptional

MIROS MARE STUDIOS

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Agia Galini • 2.1km from center

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2km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Lenikos Resort

Serviced Apartment

Pikris • 1.6km from center

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2.1km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Vrachos Luxury Home 2

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Agia Galini • 1.8km from center

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Beautiful Villa in Agia Galini Crete with Swimming Pool

2.5km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Beautiful Villa in Agia Galini Crete with Swimming Pool

Entire Villa

Pikris • 1.8km from center

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2.7km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Sunlight Hotel

Hotel

Pikris • 340m from center

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2.8km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Lefka Ori - Agia Galini

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Agia Galini • 210m from center

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2.8km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Agapi's Place

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Agia Galini • 170m from center

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2.8km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Petra Hotel

Hotel

Pikris • 160m from center

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2.8km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Kriti Studios

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 170m from center

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2.9km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Christos Seaview Studios

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Agia Galini • 140m from center

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2.9km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Kalypso

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 120m from center

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2.9km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Vel Boutique Suites

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Agia Galini • 160m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Agia Galini • 2.9km

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 92.3km

Transport

Airport

HER • 54.7km

Bus Station

Bus station Tympaki • 10.5km

Train Station

Club Calimera Sunshine Kreta • 48.6km

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7.7 Very good

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Harrison P.

Beach Practitioner • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

Amazing place

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Sylvan Petrovich

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

This place is absolutely beautiful! The beach is perfect and the water is crystal clear!

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Apostolos Katsaros

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

8 Very good

The beach is small and pleasant. There are two routes to get here, with one being slightly more rugged than the other. The longer route, which is shown on Google maps, is mostly paved but still has a short off-road section towards the end. In the summertime, the beach offers shaded areas starting from 5 o'clock in the afternoon.