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6.8

Good

Paralia Elygias

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Paralia Elygias?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Paralia Elygias.There are 3 restaurants nearby.Cavo Ponta Tavern is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

Paralía Elygiás

Kapetanianá, Greece

#242 out of 478 in Crete

6.8

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray pebble Pebbles bottom Good for Snorkeling Short mountain trail

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Located outside the settlement

Agios Ioannis • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Cavo Ponta Tavern

9.4 - Excellent 240m

Cafe Cafe Gialos

9.8 - Exceptional 410m

Restaurant Zervos

10 - Exceptional 490m

Restaurant Agisilaos-Stella Taverna

9.8 - Exceptional 6km

Restaurant Mathios

9.4 - Excellent 6.7km

Restaurant Η Χαρουπιά

9.8 - Exceptional 6.7km

Greek Restaurant MANIAS Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 7.2km

Bar SOUTH

9.2 - Excellent 7.2km

Restaurant X43P+CH Tris Ekklisies, Griechenland

10 - Exceptional 7.3km

Park Asterousia

4.1km

Park wild life observatory

4.2km

Hiking Area ΜΟΝΟΠΑΤΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΑΓΙΟ ΠΑΥΛΟ-ΠΑΡΑΝΥΜΦΟΥΣ

5.7km

Hiking Area Charoupódasos

6.3km

Hiking Area Canyon St. Sava

6.5km

Hiking Area canyon Aba

7.3km

Hiking Area Σπήλαιο 3 εκκλησίες

7.4km

Hiking Area canyon Trafoulas

8.6km

Park Είσοδος Mordor

9.2km

Supermarket Super Market SFAKIANAKIS

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Paralía Elygiás

50m

Tourist Attraction Cave

280m

Tourist Attraction Paralía

10 - Exceptional 360m

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Άγιος Ιωάννης

9.2 - Excellent 490m

Tourist Attraction Via Ferrata of Kapetaniana

1.8km

Tourist Attraction canyon Koudouma

9.6 - Exceptional 2.3km

Place Of Worship Virgin Monastery Koudouma

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Kapetaniana

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Σαλαμιάς

3.1km

Historical Landmark Peak Sanctuary Kofinas

2.9km

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About

Paralia Elygias is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 242th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 64.6 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Agios Ioannis settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious bay with crystal blue water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear 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 not crowded place during the season.

Paralia Elygias 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.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located directly on the beach.

6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Koudouma, which has a rating of 6.8.

Paralia Elygias (Crete) is located outside the Agios Ioannis 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 Paralia Elygias 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

+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

Agios Ioannis • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Cavo Ponta Tavern

9.4 - Excellent 240m

Cafe Cafe Gialos

9.8 - Exceptional 410m

Restaurant Zervos

10 - Exceptional 490m

Restaurant Agisilaos-Stella Taverna

9.8 - Exceptional 6km

Restaurant Mathios

9.4 - Excellent 6.7km

Restaurant Η Χαρουπιά

9.8 - Exceptional 6.7km

Greek Restaurant MANIAS Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 7.2km

Bar SOUTH

9.2 - Excellent 7.2km

Restaurant X43P+CH Tris Ekklisies, Griechenland

10 - Exceptional 7.3km

Park Asterousia

4.1km

Park wild life observatory

4.2km

Hiking Area ΜΟΝΟΠΑΤΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΑΓΙΟ ΠΑΥΛΟ-ΠΑΡΑΝΥΜΦΟΥΣ

5.7km

Hiking Area Charoupódasos

6.3km

Hiking Area Canyon St. Sava

6.5km

Hiking Area canyon Aba

7.3km

Hiking Area Σπήλαιο 3 εκκλησίες

7.4km

Hiking Area canyon Trafoulas

8.6km

Park Είσοδος Mordor

9.2km

Supermarket Super Market SFAKIANAKIS

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Paralía Elygiás

50m

Tourist Attraction Cave

280m

Tourist Attraction Paralía

10 - Exceptional 360m

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Άγιος Ιωάννης

9.2 - Excellent 490m

Tourist Attraction Via Ferrata of Kapetaniana

1.8km

Tourist Attraction canyon Koudouma

9.6 - Exceptional 2.3km

Place Of Worship Virgin Monastery Koudouma

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Kapetaniana

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Σαλαμιάς

3.1km

Historical Landmark Peak Sanctuary Kofinas

2.9km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6 (Pleasant)

What to do in Paralia Elygias? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

When it comes to what to do in Paralia Elygias, 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

670m 9 min walk

Ag.Ioannis beach Ag.Ioannis beach

6.8 Good

970m 12 min walk

Ag. Antonios beach Ag. Antonios beach

6.4 Pleasant

2.6km

Koudouma Koudouma

6.8 Good

2.9km

Paralia Koudouma Paralia Koudouma

4.1 Frustrating

3.4km

Salamia beach Salamia beach

5.7 Pleasant

4.8km

Katarti beach Katarti beach

6.6 Good

5.2km

Lepria beach Lepria beach

5.8 Pleasant

5.6km

Sweet Kolymbos Sweet Kolymbos

5.9 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Agios Ioannis • 480m

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 64.6km

Transport

Airport

HER • 45.6km

Bus Station

Bus station Tympaki • 30.2km

Train Station

Club Calimera Sunshine Kreta • 42.6km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

Zinara Vloga

10 Exceptional

The beach was absolutely breathtaking, with crystal clear waters and soft sand that felt like silk under my feet. I highly recommend stopping by the Gialos cafeteria in the charming Agios Ioanna village for a refreshing drink and delicious meal. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience.

March 2023

Kartsi Palti

10 Exceptional

Hidden and nice"

March 2023

Alexis & Katerina Antonopoulos.

8 Very good

The shoreline within proximity to Agios Ioannis village is conveniently located for beach-goers. The sandy expanse provides an ideal spot for sunbathing and swimming.

March 2023

ZENO Vax

10 Exceptional

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March 2023

Rykerin

10 Exceptional

This beach is truly a sight to behold, but don't let that fool you into thinking it's easy to reach. The journey to get there can be quite the hassle, but the reward at the end is well worth the trouble.

March 2023

Questions and answers

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

The beachline of Paralia Elygias is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Paralia Elygias?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Paralia Elygias, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Paralia Elygias is also suitable for the following water activities:

Snorkeling

Is the Paralia Elygias good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Paralia Elygias 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 Paralia Elygias 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Paralia Elygias secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Paralia Elygias.

There are 3 restaurants nearby.Cavo Ponta Tavern is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

How far is the Paralia Elygias from parking?

The Paralia Elygias 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Paralia Elygias?

There are 4 attractions near Paralia Elygias that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cave located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Paralia Elygias 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?

Paralia Elygias (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 Paralia Elygias (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 Paralia Elygias 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.