Photo of Itanos beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Itanos beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Itanos beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Itanos beach located in natural area

Photo of Itanos beach and its beautiful scenery

8.6

Excellent

Itanos beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Itanos beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.SeaSide Cafe is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

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

There are 82 places to stay in the Itanos beach area.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=4903165&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sitia Holidays</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2489465&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Sirena</a></li></ul>

Anevató, Greece

#25 out of 478 in Crete

8.6

Excellent

Free entrance Virgin beach Exceptional beauty Picturesque Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Itanou • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Cafe SeaSide Cafe

6 - Pleasant 980m

Restaurant Palm Beach Vai Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 990m

Restaurant Μετόχι, Βάι

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Greek Restaurant Ταβέρνα Μαριδάτης

9 - Excellent 4.3km

Restaurant Hôtel Kastri

9.6 - Exceptional 4.8km

Restaurant Aliais

8.8 - Excellent 5.2km

Restaurant Grandes Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 5.5km

Restaurant Glaros Beach Bar

9.6 - Exceptional 5.6km

Restaurant Surf Beach - Snack Bar Kouremenos

9.2 - Excellent 6.2km

National Park Vai Palm Forest

810m

Hiking Area Γεωδιαδρομή 2

3.6km

Hiking Area Kurzer Wanderweg zum Strand / Taverne Maridatis

4.8km

Hiking Area Toplou Gorge

6.3km

Grocery Store Mini Market

7.1km

Supermarket MINI MARKET ΑΪΛΑΜΆΚΗΣ ΚΩΣΤΉΣ

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Erimoupolis Red Marbles

620m

Tourist Attraction Viewpoint Vai Beach

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Πλακούρες

4 - Frustrating 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Bay

10 - Exceptional 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Gone Surfing Crete Windsurfing & Wingfoiling Center

9.8 - Exceptional 6.1km

Place Of Worship Toplou Monastery

6.2km

Tourist Attraction Palaikastro Geopark info

10 - Exceptional 6.9km

Tourist Attraction Kouros of Palaikastro Info Point

7.1km

Tourist Attraction cSc - Tour of Crete Cycling Challenge

2 - Very poor 7.3km

Historical Landmark Ancient City Itanos

120m

Historical Landmark Petsophas Minoan peak sanctuary

8.4km

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About

Itanos beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 25th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 55.8 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the most beautiful beaches of Itanou settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright 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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.

Itanos 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, snorkeling.

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

10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Vai beach, which has a rating of 8.7.

Itanos beach (Crete) is located outside the Itanou 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 Itanos 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

+28 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

3.7 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Itanou • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Cafe SeaSide Cafe

6 - Pleasant 980m

Restaurant Palm Beach Vai Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 990m

Restaurant Μετόχι, Βάι

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Greek Restaurant Ταβέρνα Μαριδάτης

9 - Excellent 4.3km

Restaurant Hôtel Kastri

9.6 - Exceptional 4.8km

Restaurant Aliais

8.8 - Excellent 5.2km

Restaurant Grandes Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 5.5km

Restaurant Glaros Beach Bar

9.6 - Exceptional 5.6km

Restaurant Surf Beach - Snack Bar Kouremenos

9.2 - Excellent 6.2km

National Park Vai Palm Forest

810m

Hiking Area Γεωδιαδρομή 2

3.6km

Hiking Area Kurzer Wanderweg zum Strand / Taverne Maridatis

4.8km

Hiking Area Toplou Gorge

6.3km

Grocery Store Mini Market

7.1km

Supermarket MINI MARKET ΑΪΛΑΜΆΚΗΣ ΚΩΣΤΉΣ

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Erimoupolis Red Marbles

620m

Tourist Attraction Viewpoint Vai Beach

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Πλακούρες

4 - Frustrating 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Bay

10 - Exceptional 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Gone Surfing Crete Windsurfing & Wingfoiling Center

9.8 - Exceptional 6.1km

Place Of Worship Toplou Monastery

6.2km

Tourist Attraction Palaikastro Geopark info

10 - Exceptional 6.9km

Tourist Attraction Kouros of Palaikastro Info Point

7.1km

Tourist Attraction cSc - Tour of Crete Cycling Challenge

2 - Very poor 7.3km

Historical Landmark Ancient City Itanos

120m

Historical Landmark Petsophas Minoan peak sanctuary

8.4km

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Stays nearby

9 accomodations nearby

23.4km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Villa Sirena

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Located at nearest locality

Itanou • 23.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

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

When it comes to what to do in Itanos beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.

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Nearest Beaches

540m 7 min walk

Erimoupolis beach Erimoupolis beach

8.6 Excellent

Popular beach 1000m 13 min walk

Vai beach Vai beach

8.7 Excellent

1.2km 17 min walk

Psili Ammos beach Psili Ammos beach

7.6 Very good

1.5km 19 min walk

Black Kavos Black Kavos

6.8 Good

2.6km

Magatzedes beach Magatzedes beach

5 Tolerable

2.8km

Kedromouri beach Kedromouri beach

7.1 Good

3.3km

Paralia Tenta Paralia Tenta

6.6 Good

3.6km

Atzikiari beach Atzikiari beach

4.9 Tolerable

Localities

Nearest

Itanou • 320m

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 55.8km

Transport

Airport

JSH • 15.6km

Bus Station

Sitia Bus Station • 15.8km

Train Station

lti Meli Palace • 69.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.6 Excellent

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Average Reviews rating

8.6 Excellent

Tina Panayotov

8 Very good

The beach boasts a pristine, untouched landscape with no facilities. The scenery is breathtaking, but be aware that the beach is covered in pebbles.

March 2023

Ethan Sanderson

10 Exceptional

This beach is a true gem, tucked away in a serene and protected spot. Its location is conveniently close to the ancient ruins, making it a breeze to reach.

March 2023

Ladiv.

10 Exceptional

This beach is truly a paradise on earth! It's incredibly serene and pristine, with natural palm trees providing ample shade. It's worth noting that this beach is a virgin beach, meaning there are no amenities available.

March 2023

Alexandra Diamantis.

8 Very good

This serene beach offers a tranquil escape with its pristine sands and gentle mix of fine gravel. It's conveniently located near the Minoan Ruins, with free parking available for visitors. While the near shore area can be slippery, water shoes provide easy access to the clear waters, where snorkelers can explore the sea life around the rocks and crevices. And for those seeking respite from the sun, natural palm trees provide a shady spot to relax and unwind.

March 2023

Aiden Zephyr

10 Exceptional

Although it's a bit of a trek from Sitia, this beach is definitely worth the journey. While Sitia was cloudy and blustery, this hidden gem was protected from the elements and basked in the sun. The sand is a soft yellow hue and slopes gradually into the water with barely a wave in sight. The crystal-clear water is simply stunning and the sandy shore is adjacent to an intriguing archaeological site. Despite being nearly empty, we did visit in late May. You can easily park nearby, but be aware that there are no amenities available, so pack a picnic and plan to spend the whole day.

March 2023

Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Itanos beach is covered with golden sand. It's very 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 Itanos beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Itanos beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

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

Snorkeling

Is the Itanos beach good for swimming?

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

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

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Itanos 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 and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Itanos beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature

What are the key audiences of Itanos beach?

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

Wild camping lovers
FKK / Naturists

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Itanos beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.SeaSide Cafe is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Itanos beach?

There are 82 places to stay in the Itanos beach area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Itanos beach from parking?

The Itanos 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 Itanos beach?

There are 4 attractions near Itanos beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Erimoupolis Red Marbles located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Itanos 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.