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Photo of Paralia Tholou with very clean level of cleanliness

6.8

Good

Paralia Tholou

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Paralia Tholou?

There are 146 places to stay in the Paralia Tholou area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Paralia Tholou include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=96156&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pergola Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9227983&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Aelia Suites</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=10128991&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kalloni - Beautiful waterfront 3 bed room villa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8902936&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Edna Crete</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9362185&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Praxia - Michalis</a></li></ul>

Paralía Thоlou

Thólos, Greece

#242 out of 478 in Crete

6.8

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Brown sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Kavousi • 3.4 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Przypadkowy punkt widokowy

8.5km

Hiking Area Nina‘s Pool

8.5km

Hiking Area viewpoint

9.4km

Tourist Attraction Monumental Ancient Olive Tree Azoria

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Agios Andreas Beach

5.9km

Tourist Attraction gorge Koudoumas

6.6 - Good 6.7km

Tourist Attraction Landscape View Spot

8.5km

Tourist Attraction Kamara Mirabello

9km

Tourist Attraction Adam's Cave

9.3km

Historical Landmark Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Αζοριά

3.7km

Historical Landmark Archaeological Site of Gournia

7.8km

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About

Paralia Tholou is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 242th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 22.7 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Kavousi settlement, just 3.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a spacious bay with crystal blue water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Paralia Tholou coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, sun umbrellas. .

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 directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Altsi beach, which has a rating of 5.8.

Paralia Tholou is located in Crete within Kavousi, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

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

+31 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

2.5 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Kavousi • 3.4 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Przypadkowy punkt widokowy

8.5km

Hiking Area Nina‘s Pool

8.5km

Hiking Area viewpoint

9.4km

Tourist Attraction Monumental Ancient Olive Tree Azoria

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Agios Andreas Beach

5.9km

Tourist Attraction gorge Koudoumas

6.6 - Good 6.7km

Tourist Attraction Landscape View Spot

8.5km

Tourist Attraction Kamara Mirabello

9km

Tourist Attraction Adam's Cave

9.3km

Historical Landmark Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Αζοριά

3.7km

Historical Landmark Archaeological Site of Gournia

7.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

5.4km from the beach

Kalloni - Beautiful waterfront 3 bed room villa

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kavousi • 7.9km from center

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6.4km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Villa Edna Crete

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Kavousi • 4.2km from center

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11.7km from the beach

Villa Praxia - Michalis

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Kavousi • 11.1km from center

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12.5km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Istron MiraBella Villas

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kavousi • 11.8km from center

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12.7km from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

Aelia Suites

Serviced Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kavousi • 12.2km from center

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13km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Sky & Sea Villa

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Kavousi • 13.3km from center

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13.1km from the beach

Jasmine Summer House

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Kavousi • 12.4km from center

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13.4km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Victoria’s Luxury Apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kavousi • 12.6km from center

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13.4km from the beach

8 Very good

Pergola Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Kavousi • 14.6km from center

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13.4km from the beach

10 Exceptional

VATHI SPIROS VILLAS

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Kavousi • 13.4km from center

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13.4km from the beach

VATHI SPIROS APT

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kavousi • 13.4km from center

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13.4km from the beach

Apartment Palazzo Arhontiko-4

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kavousi • 14.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

4.1km

Altsi beach Altsi beach

5.8 Pleasant

5.8km

Baths beach Baths beach

5.7 Pleasant

6.1km

Mouthpiece Mouthpiece

7.9 Very good

6.6km

Beach Black Seli Beach Black Seli

5.7 Pleasant

7km

Pachia Ammos Pachia Ammos

6.8 Good

7.8km

Kamini beach Kamini beach

5.8 Pleasant

8.8km

Frouzis beach Frouzis beach

6.7 Good

10.2km

Istron Bay II Istron Bay II

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Kavousi • 3.4km

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 22.7km

Transport

Airport

JSH • 22.9km

Bus Station

Sitia Bus Station • 22.8km

Train Station

lti Meli Palace • 36.3km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Paralia Tholou?

The coastline of Paralia Tholou is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Paralia Tholou?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Paralia Tholou good for swimming?

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

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

There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Paralia Tholou 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 very smooth.

Is the Paralia Tholou secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Paralia Tholou?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Paralia Tholou.

What is the closest accommodation to the Paralia Tholou?

There are 146 places to stay in the Paralia Tholou area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Paralia Tholou include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Paralia Tholou from parking?

The Paralia Tholou 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 Paralia Tholou?

There are 1 attractions near Paralia Tholou that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Monumental Ancient Olive Tree Azoria located in 4.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Paralia Tholou?

The month with the highest temperature in Paralia Tholou 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. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Paralia Tholou (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.