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

The Ligres beach is covered with gray small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.

What are the key activities at Ligres beach?

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

Is the Ligres 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.Ligres 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 Ligres 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 small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Ligres beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Ligres beach?

Ligres beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Wild camping lovers</li></ul>

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

The bar is located right on the Ligres beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ligres beach TAVERN is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Ligres beach?

There are 271 places to stay in the Ligres beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Ligres beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4679214&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Agios Pavlos Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6307073&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apanemia Rooms</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4584503&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hill of Calm</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9486517&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">TRIOPETRA VIEW 3</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3263996&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartment Petra Mare</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1896820&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">George Sea View Triopetra</a></li></ul>

How far is the Ligres beach from parking?

The Ligres 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 Ligres beach?

There are 4 attractions near Ligres beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Agia fotini beach kerames located in 1.7 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Ligres 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?

Ligres 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 Ligres 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 Ligres 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 Ligres beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Ligres beach with long straight shore

Photo of Ligres beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Ligres beach located in natural area

Photo of Ligres beach and its beautiful scenery

Ligres beach

Agia Paraskevi, Greece

7.7

#140 out of 478 in Crete 14

Free entrance Amenities beach Picturesque Easy access Gray fine pebble Fine pebbles bottom Good for Sup surfing

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Located outside the settlement

Agia Paraskevi • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Chelidonia Gorge

4.7km

Hiking Area Μονοπάτι Παραλίας Πρέβελη

5km

Hiking Area Dionysos

5km

Hiking Area Preveli Gorge

5.4km

Hiking Area Preveli

5.6km

Park Preveli Dimon Foinika kai Lampis

5.6km

Park Cretan WWII Resistance Monument

6.2km

Hiking Area Drakótrypa

7.6km

Restaurant Ligres beach TAVERN

9.4 - Excellent 70m

Restaurant Taverna Pelagos Triopetra

9.6 - Exceptional 1.4km

Restaurant Taverna Apothiki

8.2 - Very good 1.5km

Restaurant Taberna

8 - Very good 1.5km

Restaurant Taverna Girogiali

8.4 - Very good 1.5km

Restaurant Agia Fotia Taverna - Αγιά Φωτιά Ταβέρνα

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant Veggie Lunchbox Crete

10 - Exceptional 1.9km

Restaurant Taverna Vasilis

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Taverna Apanemia

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Agia fotini beach kerames

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Little Triopetra

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Sorgente di acqua

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Ανατολικά

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Κεφάλα

9.2 - Excellent 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Apoplystra

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Heart Rock at Preveli Beach

5.2km

Tourist Attraction Preveli Palm Forest

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Balcony

5.4km

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About

Ligres beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 140th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 102.9 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Agia Paraskevi settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, 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 outside the settlement

Agia Paraskevi • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Chelidonia Gorge

4.7km

Hiking Area Μονοπάτι Παραλίας Πρέβελη

5km

Hiking Area Dionysos

5km

Hiking Area Preveli Gorge

5.4km

Hiking Area Preveli

5.6km

Park Preveli Dimon Foinika kai Lampis

5.6km

Park Cretan WWII Resistance Monument

6.2km

Hiking Area Drakótrypa

7.6km

Restaurant Ligres beach TAVERN

9.4 - Excellent 70m

Restaurant Taverna Pelagos Triopetra

9.6 - Exceptional 1.4km

Restaurant Taverna Apothiki

8.2 - Very good 1.5km

Restaurant Taberna

8 - Very good 1.5km

Restaurant Taverna Girogiali

8.4 - Very good 1.5km

Restaurant Agia Fotia Taverna - Αγιά Φωτιά Ταβέρνα

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant Veggie Lunchbox Crete

10 - Exceptional 1.9km

Restaurant Taverna Vasilis

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Taverna Apanemia

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Agia fotini beach kerames

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Little Triopetra

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Sorgente di acqua

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Ανατολικά

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Κεφάλα

9.2 - Excellent 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Apoplystra

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Heart Rock at Preveli Beach

5.2km

Tourist Attraction Preveli Palm Forest

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Balcony

5.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

2.8km from the beach

6.6 Good

Afrodites Residence Triopetra

Country House

Pikris • 2km from center

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2.8km from the beach

8 Very good

DESPOINA-Triopetra

Entire House

Pikris • 1.7km from center

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2.9km from the beach

Petra-Mare 3

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Agia Paraskevi • 1.8km from center

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2.9km from the beach

4 Frustrating

Apartment Petra Mare

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 1.9km from center

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3.2km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

George Sea View Triopetra

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 2.4km from center

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3.5km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Apanemia Rooms

Hotel

Pikris • 2.8km from center

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3.6km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Hill of Calm

Hotel

Pikris • 3km from center

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3.6km from the beach

TRIOPETRA VIEW 3

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Agia Paraskevi • 3km from center

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3.6km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Triopetra View 2

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Agia Paraskevi • 3km from center

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5km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Agios Pavlos Hotel

Hotel

Pikris • 4.4km from center

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6.1km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Stathi's House

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 5.5km from center

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6.9km from the beach

Seafront luxury villa with infinity pool & devine views!

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Agia Paraskevi • 6.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.7 (Good)

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Small Triopetra

7.7 Very good

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Triopetra beach

6.7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Agia Paraskevi • 1.1km

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 102.9km

Transport

Airport

CHQ • 55.8km

Bus Station

Bus station Tympaki • 22.7km

Train Station

Club Calimera Sunshine Kreta • 56.9km

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7.7 Very good

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Apostolos Katsaros

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This stunning beach is a must-see destination that will leave you in awe. It boasts breathtaking views and the crystal-clear water is perfect for swimming and snorkeling. However, it's important to keep an eye on the weather forecast as high winds can sometimes be a factor. Nonetheless, this beach is the epitome of natural beauty and should not be missed.

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Aria Patel

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is an absolute gem, devoid of the usual clutter of beach umbrellas and vendors that often detract from the natural beauty of such places. Instead, it is a serene and tranquil spot that allows you to truly connect with nature. To add to the charm, there is a delightful taverna nearby where you can enjoy a refreshing drink or a delicious meal while taking in the breathtaking views. Just remember to bring your sun protection if you plan on spending the day soaking up the sun. Overall, it's an idyllic location that offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Pure bliss!

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Liam Sagical

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This stunning beach is a must-visit destination for all beach lovers. However, be mindful of the wind turbines at the top, as they can cause a sandstorm that may leave you feeling exfoliated but also a bit uncomfortable. So, if you notice the turbines working at full speed, it's best to stay away and enjoy the beach's pristine beauty from a safe distance.

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Adam Selwyn

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Truly speaking, it's impossible to make a wrong choice when it comes to picking a beach between Agios Pavlos and Palaiochora 🤣. However, Ligres is a hidden gem that offers a serene and pristine beach with crystal clear waters. As it's located on the southern side of Crete, the weather can get scorching hot, so it's wise to come equipped with all the necessary gear to beat the heat 😎.

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Karan Singh.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is a true gem and definitely worth a visit. The serene atmosphere and the soothing sound of the waves crashing against the shore make for a truly tranquil experience. However, it's important to come prepared with all the necessary supplies, such as water and an umbrella, to ensure you make the most of your visit. Alternatively, you can take refuge under the shade of a nearby rock or tree, but it's always best to be well-equipped. Overall, this beach offers a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.