What is the water and sand quality of the Vasilis Rock beach?

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 Vasilis Rock beach?

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

Is the Vasilis Rock beach 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.Vasilis Rock 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 Vasilis Rock 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Vasilis Rock 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 Vasilis Rock beach?

Vasilis Rock beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Beachgoers with pets </li><li>FKK / Naturists</li></ul>

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Vasilis Rock beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cuppa Cafe is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Vasilis Rock beach?

There are 471 places to stay in the Vasilis Rock beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Vasilis Rock 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 Vasilis Rock beach from parking?

The Vasilis Rock 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 Vasilis Rock beach?

There are 4 attractions near Vasilis Rock beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Παραλία Κεφάλα located in 0.1 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Vasilis Rock beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Vasilis Rock 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?

Vasilis Rock 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.Vasilis Rock beach (Crete island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Vasilis Rock beach with gray sand & rocks surface

Photo of Vasilis Rock beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Vasilis Rock beach with long straight shore

Photo of Vasilis Rock beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Vasilis Rock beach located in natural area

Photo of Vasilis Rock beach backed by cliffs

Vasilis Rock beach

Preveli, Greece

6.8

#253 out of 478 in Crete 8

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Deserted Good for Snorkeling Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Playground Παιδική Χαρά

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Playground Παιδική Χαρά

8.6km

Hiking Area Μονοπάτι Παραλίας Πρέβελη

870m

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Park Kouroupa

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Cafe Cuppa Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 750m

Restaurant Taverna Amoudi Rent Rooms

8.2 - Very good 770m

Restaurant Preveli tavern rent rooms and mini market

8.2 - Very good 770m

Restaurant Preveli Crete - Dionyssos Rooms & Restaurant

9 - Excellent 840m

Bar Tavern Snack Bar

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Restaurant Agia Fotia Taverna - Αγιά Φωτιά Ταβέρνα

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Cafe Taverna Rousolakos

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Traditional Cafe & Rakia Kerames

9.6 - Exceptional 2.4km

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9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Supermarket Hapi Shop

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Supermarket SPAR Mega Market Plakias

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Supermarket Super Market

9km

Supermarket ΣYN.KA Σούπερ Μάρκετ

9km

Supermarket Super Market - Αριάδνη

9.3km

Supermarket Supermarkt Vitalakis

9.3km

Supermarket Cava Baradakis

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Tourist Attraction Παραλία Κεφάλα

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Ανατολικά

10 - Exceptional 580m

Tourist Attraction Heart Rock at Preveli Beach

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Preveli Palm Forest

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Balcony

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Agia fotini beach kerames

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Γέφυρα Μπουρζούκου

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Centuries-old Olive Grove

2.8km

Place Of Worship Holy Monastery of Piso Preveli

2.8km

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About

Vasilis Rock beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 253th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 106.2 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Agia Fotini settlement, just 2.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, 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 Fotini • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Παιδική Χαρά

8.3km

Playground Παιδική Χαρά

8.6km

Hiking Area Μονοπάτι Παραλίας Πρέβελη

870m

Hiking Area Chelidonia Gorge

940m

Hiking Area Dionysos

950m

Hiking Area Preveli Gorge

1.3km

Hiking Area Preveli

1.5km

Park Preveli Dimon Foinika kai Lampis

1.5km

Park Cretan WWII Resistance Monument

2.1km

Hiking Area Drakótrypa

3.5km

Park Kouroupa

8.2km

Cafe Cuppa Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 750m

Restaurant Taverna Amoudi Rent Rooms

8.2 - Very good 770m

Restaurant Preveli tavern rent rooms and mini market

8.2 - Very good 770m

Restaurant Preveli Crete - Dionyssos Rooms & Restaurant

9 - Excellent 840m

Bar Tavern Snack Bar

4.4 - Frustrating 1.2km

Restaurant Agia Fotia Taverna - Αγιά Φωτιά Ταβέρνα

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Cafe Taverna Rousolakos

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Traditional Cafe & Rakia Kerames

9.6 - Exceptional 2.4km

Restaurant Archontika Taverna

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Supermarket Hapi Shop

7.2km

Supermarket SPAR Mega Market Plakias

8.5km

Supermarket Super Market

9km

Supermarket ΣYN.KA Σούπερ Μάρκετ

9km

Supermarket Super Market - Αριάδνη

9.3km

Supermarket Supermarkt Vitalakis

9.3km

Supermarket Cava Baradakis

9.6km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Κεφάλα

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Ανατολικά

10 - Exceptional 580m

Tourist Attraction Heart Rock at Preveli Beach

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Preveli Palm Forest

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Balcony

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Agia fotini beach kerames

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Γέφυρα Μπουρζούκου

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Centuries-old Olive Grove

2.8km

Place Of Worship Holy Monastery of Piso Preveli

2.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

3.3km from the beach

Terra Preveli

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Agia Fotini • 5.4km from center

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5.5km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Modi Holiday Home 1

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Agia Fotini • 7.4km from center

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6km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Myrte's View

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Agia Fotini • 7.8km from center

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6.5km from the beach

6.6 Good

Afrodites Residence Triopetra

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Pikris • 4.5km from center

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6.6km from the beach

8 Very good

DESPOINA-Triopetra

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Pikris • 4.5km from center

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6.6km from the beach

Petra-Mare 3

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Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 4.6km from center

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6.7km from the beach

4 Frustrating

Apartment Petra Mare

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Pikris • 4.6km from center

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6.8km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

George Sea View Triopetra

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Pikris • 4.9km from center

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7km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Apanemia Rooms

Hotel

Pikris • 5.1km from center

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7.2km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Hill of Calm

Hotel

Pikris • 5.3km from center

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7.2km from the beach

TRIOPETRA VIEW 3

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Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 5.3km from center

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7.2km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Triopetra View 2

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Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 5.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Agia Fotini • 2.1km

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 106.2km

Transport

Airport

CHQ • 52.6km

Bus Station

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Train Station

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Vasilis Rock beach

Preveli, Greece

Playground Παιδική Χαρά

Playground Παιδική Χαρά

Hiking Area Μονοπάτι Παραλίας Πρέβελη

Hiking Area Chelidonia Gorge

Hiking Area Dionysos

Hiking Area Preveli Gorge

Hiking Area Preveli

Park Preveli Dimon Foinika kai Lampis

Park Cretan WWII Resistance Monument

Hiking Area Drakótrypa

Park Kouroupa

Cafe Cuppa Cafe

Restaurant Taverna Amoudi Rent Rooms

Restaurant Preveli tavern rent rooms and mini market

Restaurant Preveli Crete - Dionyssos Rooms & Restaurant

Bar Tavern Snack Bar

Restaurant Agia Fotia Taverna - Αγιά Φωτιά Ταβέρνα

Cafe Taverna Rousolakos

Restaurant Traditional Cafe & Rakia Kerames

Restaurant Archontika Taverna

Supermarket Hapi Shop

Supermarket SPAR Mega Market Plakias

Supermarket Super Market

Supermarket ΣYN.KA Σούπερ Μάρκετ

Supermarket Super Market - Αριάδνη

Supermarket Supermarkt Vitalakis

Supermarket Cava Baradakis

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Κεφάλα

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Ανατολικά

Tourist Attraction Heart Rock at Preveli Beach

Tourist Attraction Preveli Palm Forest

Tourist Attraction Balcony

Tourist Attraction Agia fotini beach kerames

Tourist Attraction Γέφυρα Μπουρζούκου

Tourist Attraction Centuries-old Olive Grove

Place Of Worship Holy Monastery of Piso Preveli

About

Weather

Agia Fotini, Crete,

Playground Παιδική Χαρά

Playground Παιδική Χαρά

Hiking Area Μονοπάτι Παραλίας Πρέβελη

Hiking Area Chelidonia Gorge

Hiking Area Dionysos

Hiking Area Preveli Gorge

Hiking Area Preveli

Park Preveli Dimon Foinika kai Lampis

Park Cretan WWII Resistance Monument

Hiking Area Drakótrypa

Park Kouroupa

Cafe Cuppa Cafe

Restaurant Taverna Amoudi Rent Rooms

Restaurant Preveli tavern rent rooms and mini market

Restaurant Preveli Crete - Dionyssos Rooms & Restaurant

Bar Tavern Snack Bar

Restaurant Agia Fotia Taverna - Αγιά Φωτιά Ταβέρνα

Cafe Taverna Rousolakos

Restaurant Traditional Cafe & Rakia Kerames

Restaurant Archontika Taverna

Supermarket Hapi Shop

Supermarket SPAR Mega Market Plakias

Supermarket Super Market

Supermarket ΣYN.KA Σούπερ Μάρκετ

Supermarket Super Market - Αριάδνη

Supermarket Supermarkt Vitalakis

Supermarket Cava Baradakis

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Κεφάλα

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Ανατολικά

Tourist Attraction Heart Rock at Preveli Beach

Tourist Attraction Preveli Palm Forest

Tourist Attraction Balcony

Tourist Attraction Agia fotini beach kerames

Tourist Attraction Γέφυρα Μπουρζούκου

Tourist Attraction Centuries-old Olive Grove

Place Of Worship Holy Monastery of Piso Preveli

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Lodge

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