Photo of Analoukas beach with black sand & pebble surface

Photo of Analoukas beach with blue pure water surface

5.8

Pleasant

Analoukas beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Analoukas beach.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Dionysos Restaurant is the closest place located 4200 meters from the beach.

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

There are 260 places to stay in the Analoukas beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Analoukas beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1893431&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ammothines</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4701819&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Modern downtown apartment</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5160838&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Amatu Villa (Hermes)</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4903165&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sitia Holidays</a></li></ul>

Toploú, Greece

#398 out of 478 in Crete

5.8

Pleasant

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

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Located within the settlement

Analoukas • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Dionysos Restaurant

9 - Excellent 4.1km

Restaurant Tavern "Platanos"

9.2 - Excellent 5.1km

Restaurant Ταβέρνα ΒΡΥΣΗ

9.8 - Exceptional 5.1km

Restaurant Bái

9 - Excellent 6km

Restaurant "Retro" family tavern

9.8 - Exceptional 6.3km

Restaurant Ταβέρνα του Δελή

6.3km

Restaurant ELENA "mama" cuisine

9.6 - Exceptional 6.3km

Restaurant Mithos

9.4 - Excellent 6.3km

Restaurant Finistrini

9.4 - Excellent 6.4km

Hiking Area Toplou Gorge

2.6km

Park Roussa Ekklisia

4.5km

Hiking Area Γεωδιαδρομή 2

6.4km

Hiking Area Kurzer Wanderweg zum Strand / Taverne Maridatis

7.1km

National Park Vai Palm Forest

8.3km

Hiking Area Gorge Chochlakies

9.9km

Supermarket MINI MARKET ΑΪΛΑΜΆΚΗΣ ΚΩΣΤΉΣ

6.3km

Grocery Store Mini Market

6.4km

Tourist Attraction cSc - Tour of Crete Cycling Challenge

2 - Very poor 1.7km

Tourist Attraction cSc - Tour of Crete Cycling Challenge

2km

Place Of Worship Toplou Monastery

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Panórama

10 - Exceptional 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Λόφος Καπότας

7 - Good 5.7km

Tourist Attraction Palaikastro Geopark info

10 - Exceptional 5.8km

Tourist Attraction Plakes Beach.

5.8km

Tourist Attraction Kouros of Palaikastro Info Point

6.4km

Tourist Attraction Δημόσια παραλία Σητείας

6.9km

Historical Landmark Archaeological Burial Site of Agia Fotia

3.8km

Historical Landmark Φάρος Έξω Φανάρι

6.4km

Historical Landmark Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Πετρά

6.6km

Historical Landmark Petsophas Minoan peak sanctuary

8.8km

Historical Landmark Νεκρόπολη Ιτάνου

9km

Historical Landmark Ancient City Itanos

9km

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About

Analoukas beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 398th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 49.1 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Analoukas settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a small bay with crystal blue 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.

Analoukas beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is SoE-Trochani Beach, which has a rating of 5.8.

Analoukas beach is located in Crete within Analoukas, 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

+28 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

6.4 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Analoukas • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Dionysos Restaurant

9 - Excellent 4.1km

Restaurant Tavern "Platanos"

9.2 - Excellent 5.1km

Restaurant Ταβέρνα ΒΡΥΣΗ

9.8 - Exceptional 5.1km

Restaurant Bái

9 - Excellent 6km

Restaurant "Retro" family tavern

9.8 - Exceptional 6.3km

Restaurant Ταβέρνα του Δελή

6.3km

Restaurant ELENA "mama" cuisine

9.6 - Exceptional 6.3km

Restaurant Mithos

9.4 - Excellent 6.3km

Restaurant Finistrini

9.4 - Excellent 6.4km

Hiking Area Toplou Gorge

2.6km

Park Roussa Ekklisia

4.5km

Hiking Area Γεωδιαδρομή 2

6.4km

Hiking Area Kurzer Wanderweg zum Strand / Taverne Maridatis

7.1km

National Park Vai Palm Forest

8.3km

Hiking Area Gorge Chochlakies

9.9km

Supermarket MINI MARKET ΑΪΛΑΜΆΚΗΣ ΚΩΣΤΉΣ

6.3km

Grocery Store Mini Market

6.4km

Tourist Attraction cSc - Tour of Crete Cycling Challenge

2 - Very poor 1.7km

Tourist Attraction cSc - Tour of Crete Cycling Challenge

2km

Place Of Worship Toplou Monastery

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Panórama

10 - Exceptional 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Λόφος Καπότας

7 - Good 5.7km

Tourist Attraction Palaikastro Geopark info

10 - Exceptional 5.8km

Tourist Attraction Plakes Beach.

5.8km

Tourist Attraction Kouros of Palaikastro Info Point

6.4km

Tourist Attraction Δημόσια παραλία Σητείας

6.9km

Historical Landmark Archaeological Burial Site of Agia Fotia

3.8km

Historical Landmark Φάρος Έξω Φανάρι

6.4km

Historical Landmark Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Πετρά

6.6km

Historical Landmark Petsophas Minoan peak sanctuary

8.8km

Historical Landmark Νεκρόπολη Ιτάνου

9km

Historical Landmark Ancient City Itanos

9km

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Located at nearest locality

Analoukas • 8.5km from center

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19.6km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Amatu Villa (Hermes)

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Located at nearest locality

Analoukas • 19.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.2 (Pleasant)

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780m 10 min walk

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7.8 Very good

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Kouremenos beach Kouremenos beach

7.7 Very good

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Paralia Kouremenos Paralia Kouremenos

7.9 Very good

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Magatzedes beach Magatzedes beach

5 Tolerable

Localities

Nearest

Analoukas • 1.2km

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 49.1km

Transport

Airport

JSH • 7.7km

Bus Station

Sitia Bus Station • 7.4km

Train Station

lti Meli Palace • 62.7km

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Average Reviews rating

5.8 Pleasant

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Average Reviews rating

5.8 Pleasant

Nikitas Papadopoulos

4 Frustrating

The beach poses a significant risk due to the accumulation of waste materials that are brought in by powerful water currents. The debris in the water can be hazardous to swimmers and divers, making it essential to avoid entering the sea at this location. It is crucial to exercise caution when visiting this beach and to be mindful of the potential dangers that exist.

March 2023

Lorelei Rafferty

2 Very poor

Dear Greece, it would be greatly appreciated if you could enhance the beauty of this beach. I am left with a sense of disappointment and questioning the reason for my annual return.

March 2023

K. Sorenson

2 Very poor

The beach is littered with trash that gets blown around by the wind.

March 2023

Santino Rossi.

2 Very poor

Unfortunately, the beach is littered with garbage and it's located adjacent to an abandoned resort/town.

March 2023

Hamid Ameer

2 Very poor

As I drove past this beach three decades ago, it was nothing more than a dumpsite with plastic waste scattered everywhere. Recently, I revisited the area, and to my dismay, nothing had changed - it was still a plastic dump. This has been an ongoing problem for Crete, and it's quite an eyesore. However, this cove and beach have the potential to be a beautiful sand and gravel beach. The neighboring Traditional Cretian Village complex is also deteriorating, which is another eyesore. It's possible that the sea currents in this area naturally collect garbage, leaving the rest of the coast looking pristine. Nevertheless, I recommend continuing on the road towards the east to explore the Monastery, Vai Beach, Istron Beach, and Minoan Ruins, as they are the true gems of eastern Crete.

March 2023

Questions and answers

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

Analoukas beach has a golden sand and pebble cover. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. 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 Analoukas beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Analoukas 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 Analoukas beach good for swimming?

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

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

Is the Analoukas 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 Analoukas beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Analoukas beach.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Dionysos Restaurant is the closest place located 4200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Analoukas beach?

There are 260 places to stay in the Analoukas beach area.

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

Ammothines

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Analoukas beach from parking?

The Analoukas 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 Analoukas beach?

There are 2 attractions near Analoukas beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are cSc - Tour of Crete Cycling Challenge located in 1.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

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

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Analoukas 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.Analoukas 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.