Photo of Panagia Beach with black sand & pebble surface

Pleasant

Panagia Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Panagia Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Panagia Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.BaR.B.Q a'la carte Restaurant is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Panagia Beach?

There are 1530 places to stay in the Panagia Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Panagia Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=338592&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Panorama Village Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=96528&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Scala Hotel-Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1453758&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mama La Roosa Luxury Retreat</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5016060&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">M&N Luxury Family Apartment 10meters from the Sea</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=451506&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Lygaria Studios</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1453301&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartment Villa Omega</a></li></ul>

Lygaria, Greece

#346 out of 478 in Crete

5.9

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Black sand & pebble Deserted Sand & Pebbles bottom Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Made • 1.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant BaR.B.Q a'la carte Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 910m

Restaurant Sirocco

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant ND Lygaria

8.4 - Very good 1.6km

Cafe Paralio

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Taverna Anatoah

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Cafe En Plo Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Kavourína

9.6 - Exceptional 1.8km

Restaurant ΑΝΑΤΟΛΗ taverna ligaria

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Liber Ligaria

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Hiking Area Sunset Cliffs

4.2km

Park Tsalikáki

8km

Park Karavolas

8.8km

Swimming Pool Havana Beach Bar

9 - Excellent 6.2km

Supermarket Spiros-Soula Mini Market

920m

Supermarket Mini Market

1.1km

Supermarket Super Market Apostolis 1

1.8km

Supermarket ΚΑΡΟΥΖΟΥ ΜΑΡΙΝΑ

2.6km

Supermarket SUPER MARKET VASSILIS 1

2.8km

Supermarket SUPER MARKET VASSILIS 2

3km

Supermarket KNOSSOS ELPIDA

3.1km

Supermarket Super Market Star

3.2km

Supermarket Super Market Mononaftis

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Viewpoint

1.4km

Tourist Attraction ΜΠΛΟΥΜ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΗΝ ΘΆΛΑΣΣΑ

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Rechtra Gorge

7.2 - Good 2.4km

Tourist Attraction RENT A BOAT - JET SKI - "AQUA STAR"

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Telescope

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Φυλακές Αγία Πελαγια

2.8km

Tourist Attraction CRETANDIVERS - PADI personalized & private diving

10 - Exceptional 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Μέγαρον Μοδινῶν

9 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction ΕΝΕΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΑΥΛΗ ΚΑΛΛΕΡΓΗΔΩΝ

9.2 - Excellent 3.4km

Movie Theater Technópolis

6.5km

Amusement Park BRAVO WATER PARK

7km

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About

Panagia Beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 346th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 57.2 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Made settlement, just 1.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and black sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Panagia Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Mades beach, which has a rating of 7.9.

Panagia Beach (Crete) is located outside the Made settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Crete island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Panagia Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

8 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Made • 1.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant BaR.B.Q a'la carte Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 910m

Restaurant Sirocco

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant ND Lygaria

8.4 - Very good 1.6km

Cafe Paralio

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Taverna Anatoah

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Cafe En Plo Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Kavourína

9.6 - Exceptional 1.8km

Restaurant ΑΝΑΤΟΛΗ taverna ligaria

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Liber Ligaria

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Hiking Area Sunset Cliffs

4.2km

Park Tsalikáki

8km

Park Karavolas

8.8km

Swimming Pool Havana Beach Bar

9 - Excellent 6.2km

Supermarket Spiros-Soula Mini Market

920m

Supermarket Mini Market

1.1km

Supermarket Super Market Apostolis 1

1.8km

Supermarket ΚΑΡΟΥΖΟΥ ΜΑΡΙΝΑ

2.6km

Supermarket SUPER MARKET VASSILIS 1

2.8km

Supermarket SUPER MARKET VASSILIS 2

3km

Supermarket KNOSSOS ELPIDA

3.1km

Supermarket Super Market Star

3.2km

Supermarket Super Market Mononaftis

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Viewpoint

1.4km

Tourist Attraction ΜΠΛΟΥΜ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΗΝ ΘΆΛΑΣΣΑ

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Rechtra Gorge

7.2 - Good 2.4km

Tourist Attraction RENT A BOAT - JET SKI - "AQUA STAR"

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Telescope

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Φυλακές Αγία Πελαγια

2.8km

Tourist Attraction CRETANDIVERS - PADI personalized & private diving

10 - Exceptional 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Μέγαρον Μοδινῶν

9 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction ΕΝΕΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΑΥΛΗ ΚΑΛΛΕΡΓΗΔΩΝ

9.2 - Excellent 3.4km

Movie Theater Technópolis

6.5km

Amusement Park BRAVO WATER PARK

7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

410m from the beach

Serenity Penthouse Suite by Estia

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Made • 1km from center

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420m from the beach

10 Exceptional

Suite Fleria with private beach

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Made • 1.1km from center

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1.3km from the beach

Villa Sunny Dreams

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Made • 350m from center

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M&N Luxury Family Apartment 10meters from the Sea

1.4km from the beach

8.3 Very good

M&N Luxury Family Apartment 10meters from the Sea

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Made • 90m from center

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1.6km from the beach

6.5 Good

Luxury Suite Thalia

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 1.1km from center

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1.6km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Lygaria Studios

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 650m from center

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1.7km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Apartment Villa Omega

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 670m from center

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1.8km from the beach

9.9 Exceptional

Bellevue Village

Serviced Apartment

Pikris • 920m from center

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2km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Mama La Roosa Luxury Retreat

Resort Villa

Pikris • 1.2km from center

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2.2km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Sopasinas Cottage

Entire House

Pikris • 1.2km from center

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2.4km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Panorama Village Hotel

Hotel

Pikris • 1.4km from center

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2.5km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Scala Hotel-Apartments

Hotel

Pikris • 1.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

750m 10 min walk

Tripiti Beach Tripiti Beach

5.9 Pleasant

1.4km 18 min walk

Mades beach Mades beach

7.9 Very good

1.6km 21 min walk

Paralia Ligaria Paralia Ligaria

7.7 Very good

1.9km 25 min walk

Beach Parasfoungario Beach Parasfoungario

5.9 Pleasant

2.6km

Paralia Paleokastro Paralia Paleokastro

5.9 Pleasant

2.8km

Paralia Agia Pelagia Paralia Agia Pelagia

7.8 Very good

2.9km

Paralia Paleokastro II Paralia Paleokastro II

5.9 Pleasant

3.2km

Kladissos Beach Kladissos Beach

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Made • 1.4km

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 57.2km

Transport

Airport

HER • 13.8km

Bus Station

Bus station Tympaki • 43.2km

Train Station

Club Calimera Sunshine Kreta • 10km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

5.9 Pleasant

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Average Reviews rating

5.9 Pleasant

Jules Totems

2 Very poor

Can only be accessed by driving through a private area.

March 2023

Nivex42

10 Exceptional

This beach is an absolute gem that demands multiple returns. The vistas are simply breathtaking! The tranquility and serenity that envelops this place, together with the stunning panorama of mountains and hot water, is a sensory overload. It's a no-brainer that this is a must-visit spot when exploring the entire Crete island. I wholeheartedly endorse it! Cheers.

March 2023

Lamia Carmenta

2 Very poor

Very rare black sand mixed with pebbles. However, it should be noted that access to the beach is limited as it is a private area and cannot be reached by car. Visitors may need to turn around and explore other options.

March 2023

Zyntek

8 Very good

Good

March 2023

Nikolai Katsaros

6 Pleasant

Accessing the beach may pose a challenge.

March 2023

Questions and answers

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

Panagia Beach has a golden sand and pebble cover. 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 pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Panagia Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Panagia Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Panagia Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

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

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Panagia 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 sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Panagia 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:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Panagia Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.BaR.B.Q a'la carte Restaurant is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Panagia Beach?

There are 1530 places to stay in the Panagia Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Panagia Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Panagia Beach from parking?

The Panagia Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Panagia Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Panagia Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Viewpoint located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Panagia 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 14°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Panagia 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.Panagia 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.