Photo of Podare beach with gray pebble surface

Photo of Podare beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Podare beach with spacious shore

Photo of Podare beach with very clean level of cleanliness

6.6

Good

Podare beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Podare beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Agia Fotia Taverna - Αγιά Φωτιά Ταβέρνα is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

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

There are 342 places to stay in the Podare beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Podare beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4679214&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Agios Pavlos Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6307073&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apanemia Rooms</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4584503&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hill of Calm</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9486517&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">TRIOPETRA VIEW 3</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3263996&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartment Petra Mare</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1896820&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">George Sea View Triopetra</a></li></ul>

Agia Paraskevi, Greece

#327 out of 478 in Crete

6.6

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray pebble Deserted Pebbles bottom Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Agia Fotini • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Agia Fotia Taverna - Αγιά Φωτιά Ταβέρνα

9.4 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Ligres beach TAVERN

9.4 - Excellent 970m

Restaurant Traditional Cafe & Rakia Kerames

9.6 - Exceptional 1.8km

Restaurant Archontika Taverna

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Cafe Cuppa Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 3.3km

Restaurant Taverna Amoudi Rent Rooms

8.2 - Very good 3.3km

Restaurant Veggie Lunchbox Crete

10 - Exceptional 3.3km

Restaurant Preveli tavern rent rooms and mini market

8.2 - Very good 3.3km

Restaurant Preveli Crete - Dionyssos Rooms & Restaurant

9 - Excellent 3.4km

Hiking Area Chelidonia Gorge

3.2km

Hiking Area Μονοπάτι Παραλίας Πρέβελη

3.4km

Hiking Area Dionysos

3.5km

Hiking Area Preveli Gorge

3.9km

Park Preveli Dimon Foinika kai Lampis

4km

Hiking Area Preveli

4km

Park Cretan WWII Resistance Monument

4.7km

Hiking Area Drakótrypa

6km

Tourist Attraction Agia fotini beach kerames

9 - Excellent 70m

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Ανατολικά

10 - Exceptional 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Κεφάλα

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Heart Rock at Preveli Beach

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Preveli Palm Forest

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Balcony

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Sorgente di acqua

4km

Tourist Attraction Little Triopetra

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Γέφυρα Μπουρζούκου

10 - Exceptional 4.9km

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About

Podare beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 327th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 103.9 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Agia Fotini settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise 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 almost deserted place even during the high season.

Podare 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.

11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Small Triopetra, which has a rating of 7.7.

Podare beach (Crete) is located outside the Agia Fotini 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 Podare 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 +21 ^o C

Air temperature

7.1 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Agia Fotini • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Agia Fotia Taverna - Αγιά Φωτιά Ταβέρνα

9.4 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Ligres beach TAVERN

9.4 - Excellent 970m

Restaurant Traditional Cafe & Rakia Kerames

9.6 - Exceptional 1.8km

Restaurant Archontika Taverna

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Cafe Cuppa Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 3.3km

Restaurant Taverna Amoudi Rent Rooms

8.2 - Very good 3.3km

Restaurant Veggie Lunchbox Crete

10 - Exceptional 3.3km

Restaurant Preveli tavern rent rooms and mini market

8.2 - Very good 3.3km

Restaurant Preveli Crete - Dionyssos Rooms & Restaurant

9 - Excellent 3.4km

Hiking Area Chelidonia Gorge

3.2km

Hiking Area Μονοπάτι Παραλίας Πρέβελη

3.4km

Hiking Area Dionysos

3.5km

Hiking Area Preveli Gorge

3.9km

Park Preveli Dimon Foinika kai Lampis

4km

Hiking Area Preveli

4km

Park Cretan WWII Resistance Monument

4.7km

Hiking Area Drakótrypa

6km

Tourist Attraction Agia fotini beach kerames

9 - Excellent 70m

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Ανατολικά

10 - Exceptional 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Κεφάλα

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Heart Rock at Preveli Beach

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Preveli Palm Forest

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Balcony

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Sorgente di acqua

4km

Tourist Attraction Little Triopetra

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Γέφυρα Μπουρζούκου

10 - Exceptional 4.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

4.1km from the beach

8 Very good

DESPOINA-Triopetra

Entire House

Pikris • 4.5km from center

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4.1km from the beach

6.6 Good

Afrodites Residence Triopetra

Country House

Pikris • 4.5km from center

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4.2km from the beach

Petra-Mare 3

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 4.6km from center

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4.2km from the beach

4 Frustrating

Apartment Petra Mare

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 4.6km from center

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4.5km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

George Sea View Triopetra

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 4.9km from center

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4.7km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Apanemia Rooms

Hotel

Pikris • 5.1km from center

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4.9km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Hill of Calm

Hotel

Pikris • 5.3km from center

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4.9km from the beach

TRIOPETRA VIEW 3

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 5.3km from center

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4.9km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Triopetra View 2

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 5.3km from center

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5.8km from the beach

Terra Preveli

Lodge

Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 5.4km from center

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6.3km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Agios Pavlos Hotel

Hotel

Pikris • 6.7km from center

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6.4km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Stathi's House

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 6.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)

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Dionyssos beach Dionyssos beach

7.6 Very good

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Triopetra beach Triopetra beach

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Agia Fotini • 470m

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 103.9km

Transport

Airport

CHQ • 54.5km

Bus Station

Bus station Tympaki • 24km

Train Station

Club Calimera Sunshine Kreta • 57.7km

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6.6 Good

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Δημήτριος Μποντιτσόπουλος

10 Exceptional

The beach in Crete boasts of crystal-clear waters and is known to be one of the cleanest beaches in the area. Although it may be a bit of a challenge to reach, the effort is definitely worth it. Additionally, the beach is unique as it is covered in gray pebbles. It is also worth mentioning that the beach is a popular nesting ground for turtles, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers.

March 2023

Andronikos Andronopoulos

8 Very good

Located about 50 kilometers south of Rethymno and only 2 kilometers from the village of Kerame in the Rethymno prefecture, Podare beach boasts gray pebbles that line its shores. As the first beach southeast of the small port of Agia Fotini, it offers visitors a chance to enjoy fishing with plenty of rocks to be found along the sandy beach.

March 2023

Mr. Caterpillaria

10 Exceptional

That place is absolutely lovely - it's peaceful, has turquoise waters, and isn't too crowded. Plus, it's really easy to get to. Oh, and I should mention that the beach has gray pebbles instead of sand.

March 2023

Jarek Sadowski

10 Exceptional

This beach is pretty good, but what really stands out is the amazing gray pebbles that cover the shore.

March 2023

David Mitchell

8 Very good

The beach is quite pleasant and offers seclusion, but I've come across better ones. The roads leading to it are in poor condition, making access a bit challenging. It's advisable to bring your own food and beverages since the nearest taverna or cafe is about a 20-minute drive away.

March 2023

Questions and answers

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

The beachline of Podare beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Podare beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Podare 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 Podare beach 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.

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

Is the Podare 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Podare 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.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Podare beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Agia Fotia Taverna - Αγιά Φωτιά Ταβέρνα is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Podare beach?

There are 342 places to stay in the Podare beach area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Podare beach from parking?

The Podare 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 Podare beach?

There are 4 attractions near Podare beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Agia fotini beach kerames located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Podare 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?

Podare 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 Podare 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 Podare 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.