What is the water and sand quality of the Krios Beach?

The beachline of Krios Beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. 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 Krios Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Krios Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Krios Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Snorkeling</li></ul>

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

Is the Krios 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 Krios 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.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Krios Beach?

The bar is located right on the Krios Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ταβέρνα Κριός is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Krios Beach?

There are 208 places to stay in the Krios Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Krios Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8759405&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">COCOONING BLUE HOUSE Elafonisi</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1192566&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Elafonisi Villas</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5021404&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Meliti Sunset View & Private Pool Villa with Jacuzzi 4 Couples</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6157623&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Best View Mountain Villa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5140075&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vasiliki's Residence Amazing View</a></li></ul>

How far is the Krios Beach from parking?

The Krios 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 Krios Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Krios Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Krios Small Beach located in 0.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Krios Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Krios Beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°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?

Krios Beach (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 Krios Beach with gray pebble surface

Photo of Krios Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Krios Beach with spacious multi bays

Photo of Krios Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Krios Beach located in natural area

Krios Beach

Kountoura Selino, Greece

7.7

#140 out of 478 in Crete 11

Free entrance Amenities beach Picturesque Easy access Gray pebble Deserted Pebbles bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Elafonisi Beach • 6.3 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Παραλία Παχιά Αμμούτσα

2.9km

Hiking Area Blue beach

8.8km

National Park Anydroi Gorge

9.3km

Restaurant Ταβέρνα Κριός

8.8 - Excellent 50m

Fast Food Restaurant Antigoni Caffe

1km

Cafe Plaka Kalamaki

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Akrogiali

9.8 - Exceptional 2km

Cafe Ναός CafeBar

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Restaurant Magic Taste Paleochora Kountoura

10 - Exceptional 2.2km

Coffee Shop Nana's Cook

10 - Exceptional 2.4km

Restaurant Το Γραμμένο

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Restaurant Εστιατοριο Γραμενο

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Store AGROMARKET O.E.

10 - Exceptional 1.7km

Supermarket Mini Market

6.2km

Supermarket MINI MARKET "ΣΧΟΙΝΟΠΛΟΚΑΚΗΣ"

6.3km

Supermarket MINI MARKET EMMANOUELA

9.7km

Convenience Store MINI MARKET ΧΡΥΣΟΣΚΑΛΙΤΙΣΣΑ ΜΟΥΝΤΑΚΗΣ

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Krios Small Beach

10 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Kountoura Beach

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Kountoura Surf Reef

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Elektra beach

4 - Frustrating 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Wild Beach

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Alonaki Beach

9.4 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Kedródasos

9.8 - Exceptional 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία ψηλός Βόλακας Παλαιοχώρα Χανίων

8.8 - Excellent 5.7km

Tourist Attraction Elafonsi Beach,Chania

6.2km

Historical Landmark Μνημείο Τουρκαύλακο

7km

Historical Landmark Bust - Tomb of Theodoros Sergentanis

7.5km

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About

Krios Beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 140th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 187.1 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Elafonisi Beach settlement, just 6.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

5.4 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Elafonisi Beach • 6.3 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Παραλία Παχιά Αμμούτσα

2.9km

Hiking Area Blue beach

8.8km

National Park Anydroi Gorge

9.3km

Restaurant Ταβέρνα Κριός

8.8 - Excellent 50m

Fast Food Restaurant Antigoni Caffe

1km

Cafe Plaka Kalamaki

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Akrogiali

9.8 - Exceptional 2km

Cafe Ναός CafeBar

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Restaurant Magic Taste Paleochora Kountoura

10 - Exceptional 2.2km

Coffee Shop Nana's Cook

10 - Exceptional 2.4km

Restaurant Το Γραμμένο

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Restaurant Εστιατοριο Γραμενο

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Store AGROMARKET O.E.

10 - Exceptional 1.7km

Supermarket Mini Market

6.2km

Supermarket MINI MARKET "ΣΧΟΙΝΟΠΛΟΚΑΚΗΣ"

6.3km

Supermarket MINI MARKET EMMANOUELA

9.7km

Convenience Store MINI MARKET ΧΡΥΣΟΣΚΑΛΙΤΙΣΣΑ ΜΟΥΝΤΑΚΗΣ

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Krios Small Beach

10 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Kountoura Beach

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Kountoura Surf Reef

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Elektra beach

4 - Frustrating 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Wild Beach

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Alonaki Beach

9.4 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Kedródasos

9.8 - Exceptional 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία ψηλός Βόλακας Παλαιοχώρα Χανίων

8.8 - Excellent 5.7km

Tourist Attraction Elafonsi Beach,Chania

6.2km

Historical Landmark Μνημείο Τουρκαύλακο

7km

Historical Landmark Bust - Tomb of Theodoros Sergentanis

7.5km

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Stays nearby

5 accomodations nearby

13.6km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

COCOONING BLUE HOUSE Elafonisi

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Elafonisi Beach • 10.7km from center

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Meliti Sunset View & Private Pool Villa with Jacuzzi 4 Couples

14.7km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Meliti Sunset View & Private Pool Villa with Jacuzzi 4 Couples

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Elafonisi Beach • 9.6km from center

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15.1km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Elafonisi Villas

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

Elafonisi Beach • 10.1km from center

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22.7km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Vasiliki's Residence Amazing View

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Elafonisi Beach • 21.5km from center

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13.9km from the beach

Best View Mountain Villa

Entire Villa

Stratoi • 17.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.4 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

1.2km 17 min walk

Viena beach

6.8 Good

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Kokkino Ammoutsaki

5.8 Pleasant

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Wild Beach

5.8 Pleasant

3.7km

Grammeno Beach

7.6 Very good

3.9km

Alonaki

5.8 Pleasant

Popular beach 4.6km

Kedrodasos Beach

7.8 Very good

4.7km

Plakaki beach

4.9 Tolerable

5.1km

Karavopetra beach

6.7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Elafonisi Beach • 6.3km

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 187.1km

Transport

Airport

CHQ • 60km

Bus Station

Bus Stop: KALAMAKI • 45.8km

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7.7 Very good

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7.7 Very good

Kai E.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is supposedly remarkable but let's be honest, it's just like any other beach. The only thing that sets it apart is the alternative adult section, which I won't even begin to speculate on. As for the cleanliness, it's not like they have a team of magical elves cleaning up after everyone. It's just a regular beach with regular cleaning efforts. And don't even get me started on the delightful little restaurant. Sure, they have cold drinks, but what else do you expect from a beachside joint? It's not like they're serving up Michelin-starred cuisine. Overall, it's a decent beach but let's not overhype it.

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Grimgarz

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

If you're someone who can't bear the thought of sand sticking to your feet, then this beach is an absolute godsend! Instead of grains of sand, you'll find small, smooth stones that are a joy to walk on. Not only that, but you'll dry off in a flash thanks to the lack of pesky sand particles clinging to your skin. What more could you possibly ask for? Oh, how about stunning views that are just a short climb away? This beach truly has it all!

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Nir Jek

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The coastline comprises of two distinct sections, a stretched-out sandy beach and a secluded cove towards the western end. The terrain is composed of stones and pebbles, which precludes the occurrence of sand being blown around by the wind. The water is crystal clear and the cool breeze adds to the overall charm of the beach. Despite its popularity, the beach is seldom overcrowded, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat. The drive from Paleochora, which takes approximately 15 minutes, is definitely worth the effort.

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Nikos Katsaros

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is undoubtedly one of the most idyllic locations on the planet, with crystal-clear waters that are impeccably clean. The added bonus of having fewer visitors due to the subpar amenities only enhances the serene atmosphere.

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Frederick Wrolstad

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This beach is truly one of the most impressive in the region. It's a peaceful and serene spot, situated just a short distance from Palaiochora. The beach itself is equipped with a small number of sunbeds and umbrellas, making it easy to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery. Additionally, the snack bar located at the back of the beach serves up some truly delicious food. While the menu may be limited, each dish is bursting with flavor. For an unforgettable experience, try the ntakos with Vap draught beer - it's sure to leave a lasting impression.