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Photo of Skafidaras beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Skafidaras beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.7

Very good

Skafidaras beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Skafidaras beach?

The bar is located right on the Skafidaras beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Murelo Cretan Cuisine is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Skafidaras beach?

There are 1680 places to stay in the Skafidaras beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Skafidaras beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8690025&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Tsagarakis Beach</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2251050&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kostas Maria Studios</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9387646&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Elegant Suite 1 near the Beach</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9550202&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Family Getaway Close the Sea</a></li></ul>

Gázion, Greece

#114 out of 478 in Crete

7.7

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Brown sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Amoudara • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop Heaven Beach

9 - Excellent 70m

Restaurant Kooba Seaside Experience

9.2 - Excellent 80m

Cafe Edem Island Beach Bar

9.2 - Excellent 80m

Restaurant Murelo Cretan Cuisine

9.6 - Exceptional 210m

Restaurant Petousis Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 380m

Bar SENSES CLUB

9.6 - Exceptional 430m

Greek Restaurant Thigaterra - The Art of Slow Food

9.6 - Exceptional 450m

Restaurant Taverna Dafermos

8.8 - Excellent 980m

Restaurant To Limanaki

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Park Tsalikáki

1.2km

Park Karavolas

3.5km

Park Georgiadis Park

5.1km

Hiking Area Sunset Cliffs

8.8km

Swimming Pool Havana Beach Bar

9 - Excellent 70m

Sports Complex Lido Soccer

9 - Excellent 3.4km

Supermarket Super Market

470m

Supermarket Super Market Chalkiadakis

1.2km

Supermarket Sklavenitis

1.3km

Supermarket Lidl

1.5km

Supermarket Super Market Chalkiadakis

2.7km

Supermarket ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος

2.8km

Supermarket Σούπερ Μάρκετ ΧΑΛΚΙΑΔΑΚΗΣ

3km

Supermarket Lidl

3.2km

Supermarket Lidl

3.2km

Tourist Attraction ALFA EMMI TRAVEL AGENCY

10 - Exceptional 300m

Tourist Attraction cSc - Tour of Crete Cycling Challenge

480m

Tourist Attraction Almiros gorge

8.8 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Wicked staircase

9 - Excellent 2.8km

Tourist Attraction forest Keri

9.6 - Exceptional 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Voulismeno Aloni

9.2 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction ΕΝΕΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΑΥΛΗ ΚΑΛΛΕΡΓΗΔΩΝ

9.2 - Excellent 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Μέγαρον Μοδινῶν

9 - Excellent 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Rechtra Gorge

7.2 - Good 3.5km

Movie Theater Technópolis

270m

Amusement Park BRAVO WATER PARK

470m

Historical Landmark Bembo fountain

4.7km

Historical Landmark Palazzo di Cnosso

8.6km

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About

Skafidaras beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 114th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 54.1 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Amoudara settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and brown sand, 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, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Skafidaras beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Ammoudara Beach II, which has a rating of 7.7.

Skafidaras beach is located in Crete within Amoudara, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Crete island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

8 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Amoudara • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop Heaven Beach

9 - Excellent 70m

Restaurant Kooba Seaside Experience

9.2 - Excellent 80m

Cafe Edem Island Beach Bar

9.2 - Excellent 80m

Restaurant Murelo Cretan Cuisine

9.6 - Exceptional 210m

Restaurant Petousis Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 380m

Bar SENSES CLUB

9.6 - Exceptional 430m

Greek Restaurant Thigaterra - The Art of Slow Food

9.6 - Exceptional 450m

Restaurant Taverna Dafermos

8.8 - Excellent 980m

Restaurant To Limanaki

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Park Tsalikáki

1.2km

Park Karavolas

3.5km

Park Georgiadis Park

5.1km

Hiking Area Sunset Cliffs

8.8km

Swimming Pool Havana Beach Bar

9 - Excellent 70m

Sports Complex Lido Soccer

9 - Excellent 3.4km

Supermarket Super Market

470m

Supermarket Super Market Chalkiadakis

1.2km

Supermarket Sklavenitis

1.3km

Supermarket Lidl

1.5km

Supermarket Super Market Chalkiadakis

2.7km

Supermarket ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος

2.8km

Supermarket Σούπερ Μάρκετ ΧΑΛΚΙΑΔΑΚΗΣ

3km

Supermarket Lidl

3.2km

Supermarket Lidl

3.2km

Tourist Attraction ALFA EMMI TRAVEL AGENCY

10 - Exceptional 300m

Tourist Attraction cSc - Tour of Crete Cycling Challenge

480m

Tourist Attraction Almiros gorge

8.8 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Wicked staircase

9 - Excellent 2.8km

Tourist Attraction forest Keri

9.6 - Exceptional 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Voulismeno Aloni

9.2 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction ΕΝΕΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΑΥΛΗ ΚΑΛΛΕΡΓΗΔΩΝ

9.2 - Excellent 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Μέγαρον Μοδινῶν

9 - Excellent 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Rechtra Gorge

7.2 - Good 3.5km

Movie Theater Technópolis

270m

Amusement Park BRAVO WATER PARK

470m

Historical Landmark Bembo fountain

4.7km

Historical Landmark Palazzo di Cnosso

8.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.5km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Kostas Maria Studios

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Amoudara • 420m from center

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1.6km from the beach

Elegant Suite 1 near the Beach

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Amoudara • 880m from center

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2km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Family Getaway Close the Sea

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Amoudara • 940m from center

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2.6km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Hotel Tsagarakis Beach

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Amoudara • 1.5km from center

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3.9km from the beach

Swallow Luxury Apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Amoudara • 4.8km from center

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6.1km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Downtown Guesthouse by Estia

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Amoudara • 5km from center

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6.3km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Suite Fleria with private beach

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Amoudara • 6.9km from center

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6.3km from the beach

Serenity Penthouse Suite by Estia

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Amoudara • 6.9km from center

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6.4km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Loggia Suites by Good Life

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Amoudara • 5.3km from center

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6.4km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Lux apt next to port & city center

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Amoudara • 5.3km from center

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6.6km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Lucky Suite

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Amoudara • 5.5km from center

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7.1km from the beach

Villa Sunny Dreams

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Amoudara • 7.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.7 (Good)

What to do in Skafidaras beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Skafidaras beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

2.7km

Beach Pantanassa Beach Pantanassa

6.7 Good

Popular beach 2.9km

Connected beach

Ammoudara Beach II Ammoudara Beach II

7.7 Very good

3.4km

Paralia Paleokastro II Paralia Paleokastro II

5.9 Pleasant

3.7km

Paralia Paleokastro Paralia Paleokastro

5.9 Pleasant

5.9km

Panagia Beach Panagia Beach

5.9 Pleasant

6.4km

Tripiti Beach Tripiti Beach

5.9 Pleasant

7.3km

Mades beach Mades beach

7.9 Very good

7.3km

Paralia Ligaria Paralia Ligaria

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Amoudara • 1.1km

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 54.1km

Transport

Airport

HER • 10.6km

Bus Station

Bus station Tympaki • 40.1km

Train Station

Club Calimera Sunshine Kreta • 5.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.7 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.7 Very good

Amara Sullivan

8 Very good

I enjoy strolling along the beach and searching for sea glass. I have also come across some beautiful seashells. Additionally, I adore the perfectly shaped pebbles, whether they are larger and rounded or in the form of a heart. Although I am not fond of the presence of the Electric Company, I have heard that it will be relocating. Since it is currently December, the beach is practically deserted, allowing me to have it mostly to myself. The temperature is mild enough for me to comfortably wear a T-shirt. The water appears crystal clear, adding to the allure of this beach. I highly recommend visiting this beach as it offers a convenient cafeteria right by the shoreline, with stores located in the opposite direction. Although I did not notice any designated parking areas, it is only a two-minute walk from my hotel.

September 2023

Lena T.

4 Frustrating

The beach was completely littered with trash, including broken glass scattered throughout the sand and plastic waste covering the entire area. I was extremely disappointed with the condition of the beach. The only positive aspect was the beautiful view.

September 2023

Liam Anderson

10 Exceptional

The beach is truly amazing. The stunning view of the sea and its central location are sufficient to catch the attention of tourists. However, it is the Cretan cuisine that truly stands out. The portions are enormous, the flavors are distinct, and there is a delightful surprise at the end. I would absolutely recommend this place to everyone! As an added bonus for the ladies, one of the more experienced waiters or possibly even the owner himself bears a striking resemblance to Mads Mikkelsen, so be ready for that.

September 2023

Jemma Lenora S.

10 Exceptional

The beach is incredible and not too crowded, although it might vary depending on the season. The temperature of the sea is just right, and the place itself is absolutely stunning!

September 2023

Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Skafidaras beach is covered with brown sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Skafidaras beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Skafidaras beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Skafidaras beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the Skafidaras beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

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

Is the Skafidaras 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Skafidaras beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Skafidaras beach?

Skafidaras beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Senior people

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

The bar is located right on the Skafidaras beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Murelo Cretan Cuisine is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Skafidaras beach?

There are 1680 places to stay in the Skafidaras beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Skafidaras beach include:

Hotel Tsagarakis Beach

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Skafidaras beach from parking?

The Skafidaras 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 Skafidaras beach?

There are 4 attractions near Skafidaras beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are cSc - Tour of Crete Cycling Challenge located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Skafidaras 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?

Skafidaras 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.