Photo of Armenopetra beach with light sand & pebble surface

Photo of Armenopetra beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Armenopetra beach with spacious shore

Photo of Armenopetra beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Armenopetra beach located in natural area

6.7

Good

Armenopetra beach

Keratókambos, Greece

#301 out of 478 in Crete

6.7

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Light sand & pebble Deserted Sand & Pebbles bottom Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Kapsali • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant EAT Spitikon

9.6 - Exceptional 4.1km

Restaurant RITROVO pizza • cafe

9.8 - Exceptional 4.1km

Cafe Καφενεῖον Ἰσμήνης

4.1km

Restaurant Taverna To Kima

9.6 - Exceptional 4.1km

Cafe Simos Cafe

9.6 - Exceptional 4.2km

Bar EN PLO Cafe Snack Bar

10 - Exceptional 4.2km

Restaurant Taverna Diktina

10 - Exceptional 4.2km

Restaurant Galazia Akti

9.6 - Exceptional 4.4km

Restaurant Zorbas

9.4 - Excellent 9.5km

Hiking Area OKA

4km

Hiking Area Arvi Canyon

4.7km

Supermarket SUPER MARKET ΑΡΒΗ ΜΑΡΙΑΝΝΑ ΣΤΕΦΑΝΑΚΗ

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Καστρί

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Portela gorge

3.2km

Tourist Attraction War Memorial

9.4 - Excellent 6.2km

Tourist Attraction Old Plane Tree

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Δέρματος

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Dermatos Viewpoint

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Σιδωνία

8km

Tourist Attraction Viewpoint

8.9km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Πόδε Τσούτσουρας

9.2km

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About

Armenopetra beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 301th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 37.2 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Kapsali settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, 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, pet owners etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Armenopetra 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.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Arvi beach, which has a rating of 8.1.

Armenopetra beach (Crete) is located outside the Kapsali 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 Armenopetra 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 +23 ^o C

Air temperature

3.4 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Kapsali • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant EAT Spitikon

9.6 - Exceptional 4.1km

Restaurant RITROVO pizza • cafe

9.8 - Exceptional 4.1km

Cafe Καφενεῖον Ἰσμήνης

4.1km

Restaurant Taverna To Kima

9.6 - Exceptional 4.1km

Cafe Simos Cafe

9.6 - Exceptional 4.2km

Bar EN PLO Cafe Snack Bar

10 - Exceptional 4.2km

Restaurant Taverna Diktina

10 - Exceptional 4.2km

Restaurant Galazia Akti

9.6 - Exceptional 4.4km

Restaurant Zorbas

9.4 - Excellent 9.5km

Hiking Area OKA

4km

Hiking Area Arvi Canyon

4.7km

Supermarket SUPER MARKET ΑΡΒΗ ΜΑΡΙΑΝΝΑ ΣΤΕΦΑΝΑΚΗ

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Καστρί

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Portela gorge

3.2km

Tourist Attraction War Memorial

9.4 - Excellent 6.2km

Tourist Attraction Old Plane Tree

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Δέρματος

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Dermatos Viewpoint

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Σιδωνία

8km

Tourist Attraction Viewpoint

8.9km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Πόδε Τσούτσουρας

9.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Arvi beach Arvi beach

8.1 Very good

4.9km

Paralia Listi Paralia Listi

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Faflagos beach Faflagos beach

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Dermatos beach Dermatos beach

6.8 Good

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Sidonia beach Sidonia beach

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Kapsali • 850m

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 37.2km

Transport

Airport

HER • 43.7km

Bus Station

Bus station Tympaki • 58.7km

Train Station

Club Calimera Sirens Beach • 32.8km

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Questions and answers

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

Armenopetra beach has a light 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 Armenopetra beach?

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

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

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

So the overall recommendation of the Armenopetra beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Armenopetra 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 very smooth.

Is the Armenopetra 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.

What are the key audiences of Armenopetra beach?

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

Beachgoers with pets

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Armenopetra beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.EAT Spitikon is the closest place located 4500 meters from the beach.

How far is the Armenopetra beach from parking?

The Armenopetra 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 Armenopetra beach?

There are 1 attractions near Armenopetra beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Portela gorge located in 3.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Armenopetra 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?

Armenopetra 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.Armenopetra 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.