Photo of East beach with gray pebble surface

Photo of East beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of East beach with very clean level of cleanliness

6.7

Good

East beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on East beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Agia Fotia Taverna - Αγιά Φωτιά Ταβέρνα is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

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

There are 445 places to stay in the East beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of East beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6559612&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Terra Preveli</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>

Preveli, Greece

#301 out of 478 in Crete

6.7

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray pebble Deserted Pebbles bottom Good for Snorkeling

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Located outside the settlement

Agia Fotini • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Agia Fotia Taverna - Αγιά Φωτιά Ταβέρνα

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Cafe Cuppa Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Taverna Amoudi Rent Rooms

8.2 - Very good 1.9km

Restaurant Preveli tavern rent rooms and mini market

8.2 - Very good 1.9km

Restaurant Preveli Crete - Dionyssos Rooms & Restaurant

9 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Traditional Cafe & Rakia Kerames

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Restaurant Archontika Taverna

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Bar Tavern Snack Bar

4.4 - Frustrating 2.4km

Restaurant Ligres beach TAVERN

9.4 - Excellent 2.8km

Hiking Area Chelidonia Gorge

1.8km

Hiking Area Μονοπάτι Παραλίας Πρέβελη

2km

Hiking Area Dionysos

2.1km

Hiking Area Preveli Gorge

2.5km

Park Preveli Dimon Foinika kai Lampis

2.6km

Hiking Area Preveli

2.7km

Park Cretan WWII Resistance Monument

3.3km

Hiking Area Drakótrypa

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Ανατολικά

10 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Κεφάλα

9.2 - Excellent 640m

Tourist Attraction Agia fotini beach kerames

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Heart Rock at Preveli Beach

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Preveli Palm Forest

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Balcony

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Γέφυρα Μπουρζούκου

10 - Exceptional 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Centuries-old Olive Grove

3.8km

Place Of Worship Moni Piso Preveli

4km

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About

East beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 301th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 105.5 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Agia Fotini settlement, just 1.3 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.

East 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.

8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Ligres beach, which has a rating of 7.6.

East 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 East 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 • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Agia Fotia Taverna - Αγιά Φωτιά Ταβέρνα

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Cafe Cuppa Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Taverna Amoudi Rent Rooms

8.2 - Very good 1.9km

Restaurant Preveli tavern rent rooms and mini market

8.2 - Very good 1.9km

Restaurant Preveli Crete - Dionyssos Rooms & Restaurant

9 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Traditional Cafe & Rakia Kerames

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Restaurant Archontika Taverna

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Bar Tavern Snack Bar

4.4 - Frustrating 2.4km

Restaurant Ligres beach TAVERN

9.4 - Excellent 2.8km

Hiking Area Chelidonia Gorge

1.8km

Hiking Area Μονοπάτι Παραλίας Πρέβελη

2km

Hiking Area Dionysos

2.1km

Hiking Area Preveli Gorge

2.5km

Park Preveli Dimon Foinika kai Lampis

2.6km

Hiking Area Preveli

2.7km

Park Cretan WWII Resistance Monument

3.3km

Hiking Area Drakótrypa

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Ανατολικά

10 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Παραλία Κεφάλα

9.2 - Excellent 640m

Tourist Attraction Agia fotini beach kerames

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Heart Rock at Preveli Beach

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Preveli Palm Forest

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Balcony

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Γέφυρα Μπουρζούκου

10 - Exceptional 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Centuries-old Olive Grove

3.8km

Place Of Worship Moni Piso Preveli

4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

4.1km from the beach

Terra Preveli

Lodge

Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 5.4km from center

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5.8km from the beach

6.6 Good

Afrodites Residence Triopetra

Country House

Pikris • 4.5km from center

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5.8km from the beach

8 Very good

DESPOINA-Triopetra

Entire House

Pikris • 4.5km from center

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5.9km from the beach

Petra-Mare 3

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 4.6km from center

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5.9km from the beach

4 Frustrating

Apartment Petra Mare

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 4.6km from center

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6.1km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

George Sea View Triopetra

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 4.9km from center

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6.2km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Modi Holiday Home 1

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 7.4km from center

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6.3km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Apanemia Rooms

Hotel

Pikris • 5.1km from center

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6.5km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Hill of Calm

Hotel

Pikris • 5.3km from center

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6.5km from the beach

TRIOPETRA VIEW 3

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 5.3km from center

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6.5km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Triopetra View 2

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 5.3km from center

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6.6km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Myrte's View

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Agia Fotini • 7.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)

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

When it comes to what to do in East 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

620m 8 min walk

Gialopotama beach Gialopotama beach

6.7 Good

830m 11 min walk

Vasilis Rock beach Vasilis Rock beach

6.7 Good

1.7km 22 min walk

Podare beach Podare beach

6.6 Good

2km 26 min walk

Dionyssos beach Dionyssos beach

7.6 Very good

2.2km

Pachia Ammos Pachia Ammos

5.7 Pleasant

Popular beach 2.5km

Preveli Beach Preveli Beach

7.6 Very good

2.5km

Katsouni beach Katsouni beach

5.8 Pleasant

3km

Ligres beach Ligres beach

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Agia Fotini • 1.3km

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 105.5km

Transport

Airport

CHQ • 53.1km

Bus Station

Bus station Tympaki • 25.7km

Train Station

Club Calimera Sunshine Kreta • 59.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.7 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.7 Good

K Z

10 Exceptional

A serene and tranquil location, easily reachable and boasting a crystal-clear ocean. The area is surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty, where the mountains meet the sea. The beach is immaculate and pristine, offering a truly immersive experience in nature.

March 2023

Aria Zareen

10 Exceptional

This seaside location is truly remarkable, particularly when the winds are blowing from the north or at Plakias. The beach is nothing short of excellent, with crystal-clear waters and soft sand that beckons you to relax and soak up the sun. The natural beauty of the surrounding landscape is awe-inspiring, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you're looking to take a refreshing dip in the ocean or simply lounge on the beach, this spot is sure to exceed your expectations.

March 2023

Ethan Katsaros

10 Exceptional

Super

March 2023

Nikolas ALEXOPOULOS

10 Exceptional

Are you a nature enthusiast? If so, you'll absolutely adore this beach. It's the perfect spot to unwind and soak up the sun, surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Make sure you pack all your beach essentials, including umbrellas, water, and more, to ensure you have everything you need for a perfect day out.

March 2023

Ethan Anders.

10 Exceptional

This serene seaside spot is perfect for a peaceful dip in the refreshing waters. The pathway leading to the beach is primarily paved, making it effortless to reach.

March 2023

Questions and answers

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

The beachline of East 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 East beach?

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

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

Snorkeling

Is the East 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.

East 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 East 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 East 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 East beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on East beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Agia Fotia Taverna - Αγιά Φωτιά Ταβέρνα is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the East beach?

There are 445 places to stay in the East beach area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the East beach from parking?

The East 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 East beach?

There are 4 attractions near East beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Παραλία Ανατολικά located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in East 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?

East 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 East 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 East 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.