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

The beachline of Gialopotama 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 Gialopotama beach?

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

Is the Gialopotama 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.Gialopotama beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Gialopotama 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 Gialopotama 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 Gialopotama beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Gialopotama beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Agia Fotia Taverna - Αγιά Φωτιά Ταβέρνα is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Gialopotama beach?

There are 442 places to stay in the Gialopotama beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Gialopotama beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6559612&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Terra Preveli</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 Gialopotama beach from parking?

The Gialopotama 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 Gialopotama beach?

There are 4 attractions near Gialopotama beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Παραλία Ανατολικά located in 0.4 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Gialopotama 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?

Gialopotama 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 Gialopotama 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 Gialopotama 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 Gialopotama beach with gray pebble surface

Photo of Gialopotama beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Gialopotama beach with spacious shore

Photo of Gialopotama beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Gialopotama beach and the settlement

Gialopotama beach

Keramés, Greece

6.7

#309 out of 478 in Crete 4

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray pebble Deserted Pebbles bottom Good for Snorkeling

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Located within the settlement

Agia Fotini • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Παιδική Χαρά

9.9km

Hiking Area Chelidonia Gorge

2.3km

Hiking Area Μονοπάτι Παραλίας Πρέβελη

2.5km

Hiking Area Dionysos

2.6km

Hiking Area Preveli Gorge

3km

Park Preveli Dimon Foinika kai Lampis

3.2km

Hiking Area Preveli

3.2km

Park Cretan WWII Resistance Monument

3.8km

Hiking Area Drakótrypa

5.2km

Park Kouroupa

9.6km

Restaurant Agia Fotia Taverna - Αγιά Φωτιά Ταβέρνα

9.4 - Excellent 670m

Restaurant Traditional Cafe & Rakia Kerames

9.6 - Exceptional 1.9km

Restaurant Archontika Taverna

9.2 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Ligres beach TAVERN

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Cafe Cuppa Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Taverna Amoudi Rent Rooms

8.2 - Very good 2.4km

Restaurant Preveli tavern rent rooms and mini market

8.2 - Very good 2.4km

Restaurant Preveli Crete - Dionyssos Rooms & Restaurant

9 - Excellent 2.5km

Bar Tavern Snack Bar

4.4 - Frustrating 2.9km

Supermarket Hapi Shop

8.9km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Ανατολικά

10 - Exceptional 330m

Tourist Attraction Agia fotini beach kerames

9 - Excellent 700m

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Κεφάλα

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Heart Rock at Preveli Beach

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Preveli Palm Forest

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Balcony

3km

Tourist Attraction Γέφυρα Μπουρζούκου

10 - Exceptional 4.1km

Tourist Attraction Centuries-old Olive Grove

4.3km

Place Of Worship Holy Monastery of Piso Preveli

4.5km

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About

Gialopotama beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 309th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 105 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Agia Fotini settlement, just 0.7 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

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Located within the settlement

Agia Fotini • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Παιδική Χαρά

9.9km

Hiking Area Chelidonia Gorge

2.3km

Hiking Area Μονοπάτι Παραλίας Πρέβελη

2.5km

Hiking Area Dionysos

2.6km

Hiking Area Preveli Gorge

3km

Park Preveli Dimon Foinika kai Lampis

3.2km

Hiking Area Preveli

3.2km

Park Cretan WWII Resistance Monument

3.8km

Hiking Area Drakótrypa

5.2km

Park Kouroupa

9.6km

Restaurant Agia Fotia Taverna - Αγιά Φωτιά Ταβέρνα

9.4 - Excellent 670m

Restaurant Traditional Cafe & Rakia Kerames

9.6 - Exceptional 1.9km

Restaurant Archontika Taverna

9.2 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Ligres beach TAVERN

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Cafe Cuppa Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Taverna Amoudi Rent Rooms

8.2 - Very good 2.4km

Restaurant Preveli tavern rent rooms and mini market

8.2 - Very good 2.4km

Restaurant Preveli Crete - Dionyssos Rooms & Restaurant

9 - Excellent 2.5km

Bar Tavern Snack Bar

4.4 - Frustrating 2.9km

Supermarket Hapi Shop

8.9km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Ανατολικά

10 - Exceptional 330m

Tourist Attraction Agia fotini beach kerames

9 - Excellent 700m

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Κεφάλα

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Heart Rock at Preveli Beach

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Preveli Palm Forest

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Balcony

3km

Tourist Attraction Γέφυρα Μπουρζούκου

10 - Exceptional 4.1km

Tourist Attraction Centuries-old Olive Grove

4.3km

Place Of Worship Holy Monastery of Piso Preveli

4.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

4.7km from the beach

Terra Preveli

Lodge

Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 5.4km from center

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5.2km from the beach

6.6 Good

Afrodites Residence Triopetra

Country House

Pikris • 4.5km from center

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5.2km from the beach

8 Very good

DESPOINA-Triopetra

Entire House

Pikris • 4.5km from center

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5.3km from the beach

Petra-Mare 3

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 4.6km from center

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5.4km from the beach

4 Frustrating

Apartment Petra Mare

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 4.6km from center

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5.5km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

George Sea View Triopetra

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 4.9km from center

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5.8km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Apanemia Rooms

Hotel

Pikris • 5.1km from center

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5.9km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Hill of Calm

Hotel

Pikris • 5.3km from center

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5.9km from the beach

TRIOPETRA VIEW 3

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 5.3km from center

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5.9km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Triopetra View 2

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 5.3km from center

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6.7km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Modi Holiday Home 1

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 7.4km from center

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7.1km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Myrte's View

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 7.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Agia Fotini • 800m

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 105km

Transport

Airport

CHQ • 53.7km

Bus Station

Bus station Tympaki • 25.2km

Train Station

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6.7 Good

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Larissa Kovalenko

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This stunning stretch of shoreline located in the southern region of Crete is undoubtedly one of the most exceptional beaches in the area. Its natural beauty and crystal-clear waters make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a memorable seaside experience. Whether you are looking to relax and soak up the sun, or take a refreshing dip in the refreshing waters, this beach has something for everyone. With its picturesque surroundings and serene atmosphere, it is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and indulge in a little rest and relaxation. So why not pack your beach bag and head down to this incredible destination today? You won't be disappointed!

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Károly Kovács.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Ah, the beach. A place of serene beauty, where the sand meets the sea and the sun kisses your skin. And this beach? It's a real gem. Not too many people around, so you can actually enjoy the peace and quiet. But don't let the calm fool you - the water gets deep pretty quick. So, if you're feeling brave, take a dip and see what lies beneath. Just don't forget to bring your floaties.

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Larisa Kovalova

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This nudist beach is an absolute gem, with its serene and peaceful atmosphere. The clear water and picturesque rocks add to the natural beauty of the beach, making it a perfect spot for relaxation and tranquility. The lack of crowds only enhances the experience, allowing for a true escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Adam Selwyn

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

Unfortunately, this stunning beach is currently overrun with individuals who prefer to keep their clothing on.

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Santino Reyes

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach exudes a tranquil and serene atmosphere, providing a sense of calmness and relaxation. The crystal-clear waters add to the peaceful ambiance, creating a serene and unspoiled environment.