Photo of Sfakidia beach with gray fine pebble surface

Photo of Sfakidia beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Sfakidia beach with very clean level of cleanliness

6.8

Good

Sfakidia beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sfakidia beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Taverna "O Gialos" is the closest place located 4700 meters from the beach.

Ethiá, Greece

#242 out of 478 in Crete

6.8

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Secluded relax Gray fine pebble Deserted Fine pebbles bottom Good for water jumping

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Located outside the settlement

Mournia • 3.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Taverna "O Gialos"

9.8 - Exceptional 4.6km

Restaurant Cafe Vaggelis

8.6 - Excellent 4.6km

Restaurant Marinela Café Snack Bar

8 - Very good 4.6km

Restaurant X43P+CH Tris Ekklisies, Griechenland

10 - Exceptional 4.6km

Bar SOUTH

9.2 - Excellent 4.7km

Greek Restaurant MANIAS Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 4.7km

Restaurant Παραδοσιακό καφενείο "ΠΗΓΗ"

9.8 - Exceptional 8km

Greek Restaurant Παραδοσιακό καφενείο - μεζεδοπωλείο το Μαγαζί του Νικολή

10 - Exceptional 8.2km

Restaurant the shop of Nicholas

7.2 - Good 8.2km

Hiking Area Pervoliano Gorge

1.4km

Hiking Area View Point Ethia-Agios Nikitas

2.8km

Hiking Area canyon Mesosfini

2.8km

Hiking Area canyon Kakoperatos

3.7km

Hiking Area Σπήλαιο 3 εκκλησίες

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4.8km

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5.7km

Park St Nikita's Palm Forest

5.7km

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6.2km

Supermarket Super Market SFAKIANAKIS

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Voidomato Beach

2.6km

Tourist Attraction View of the Libyan Sea

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Κρυγιά Βλυχάδα

9.6 - Exceptional 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Πετριγιάρι

10 - Exceptional 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Asterousia Biosphere Reserve

4 - Frustrating 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Βανέσσα

10 - Exceptional 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Φαράγγι Αγίας Παρασκευής

8 - Very good 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Agios Nikitas Cave

6.2km

Place Of Worship Virgin Monastery Koudouma

9.4km

Historical Landmark Σπήλαιο Ειλειθυίας

9.7km

Historical Landmark Peak Sanctuary Kofinas

9.9km

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About

Sfakidia beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 242th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 54.2 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Mournia settlement, just 3.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. This beach is not a well-known place, so it is well suited for a relaxing leisure.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and gray fine pebble, 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Sfakidia 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.

8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Vouidomato beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

Sfakidia beach (Crete) is located outside the Mournia 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 correct question is not how to get to Sfakidia beach, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Weather

history

+31 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

4.9 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Mournia • 3.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Taverna "O Gialos"

9.8 - Exceptional 4.6km

Restaurant Cafe Vaggelis

8.6 - Excellent 4.6km

Restaurant Marinela Café Snack Bar

8 - Very good 4.6km

Restaurant X43P+CH Tris Ekklisies, Griechenland

10 - Exceptional 4.6km

Bar SOUTH

9.2 - Excellent 4.7km

Greek Restaurant MANIAS Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 4.7km

Restaurant Παραδοσιακό καφενείο "ΠΗΓΗ"

9.8 - Exceptional 8km

Greek Restaurant Παραδοσιακό καφενείο - μεζεδοπωλείο το Μαγαζί του Νικολή

10 - Exceptional 8.2km

Restaurant the shop of Nicholas

7.2 - Good 8.2km

Hiking Area Pervoliano Gorge

1.4km

Hiking Area View Point Ethia-Agios Nikitas

2.8km

Hiking Area canyon Mesosfini

2.8km

Hiking Area canyon Kakoperatos

3.7km

Hiking Area Σπήλαιο 3 εκκλησίες

4.6km

Hiking Area canyon Aba

4.8km

Hiking Area Charoupódasos

5.7km

Park St Nikita's Palm Forest

5.7km

Hiking Area ΜΟΝΟΠΑΤΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΑΓΙΟ ΠΑΥΛΟ-ΠΑΡΑΝΥΜΦΟΥΣ

6.2km

Supermarket Super Market SFAKIANAKIS

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Voidomato Beach

2.6km

Tourist Attraction View of the Libyan Sea

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Κρυγιά Βλυχάδα

9.6 - Exceptional 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Πετριγιάρι

10 - Exceptional 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Asterousia Biosphere Reserve

4 - Frustrating 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Βανέσσα

10 - Exceptional 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Φαράγγι Αγίας Παρασκευής

8 - Very good 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Agios Nikitas Cave

6.2km

Place Of Worship Virgin Monastery Koudouma

9.4km

Historical Landmark Σπήλαιο Ειλειθυίας

9.7km

Historical Landmark Peak Sanctuary Kofinas

9.9km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.6 (Good)

It is difficult to think of any entertainment and activities when you are on the beach. To swim, to sunbathe, to drink a couple of cocktails, again to swim and again to sunbathe, the variety usually is very limited. But on Sfakidia beach you can test yourself in such an activity as water jumping. It's fun and it's scary, the rest you have to experience on your own.

In most cases, the question What to do on Sfakidia beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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7.8 Very good

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Localities

Nearest

Mournia • 3.4km

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 54.2km

Transport

Airport

HER • 42.9km

Bus Station

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Train Station

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Questions and answers

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

The Sfakidia beach is covered with gray small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.

What are the key activities at Sfakidia beach?

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

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

Sfakidia 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 Sfakidia 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 small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Sfakidia beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. It's not on the main paths, so this place is somewhat hidden. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Sfakidia beach?

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

Hiking adventurers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sfakidia beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Taverna "O Gialos" is the closest place located 4700 meters from the beach.

How far is the Sfakidia beach from parking?

The Sfakidia beach has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Sfakidia beach?

There are 3 attractions near Sfakidia beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are View of the Libyan Sea located in 3.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Sfakidia 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?

Sfakidia 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Sfakidia beach (Crete island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Sfakidia beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.