Photo of Stavri beach with gray pebble surface

Photo of Stavri beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Stavri beach with small multi bays

Photo of Stavri beach with very clean level of cleanliness

5.8

Pleasant

Stavri beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Stavri beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Foinikias Kantina is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

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

There are 391 places to stay in the Stavri beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Stavri beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=95900&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Horizon Beach Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7450340&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Phoenix-Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4534611&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Eolia beachfront studios</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1879371&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Alikes Villa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1061910&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Fotmar</a></li></ul>

Sellía, Greece

#398 out of 478 in Crete

5.8

Pleasant

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

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Located outside the settlement

Souda • 1.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Foinikias Kantina

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Galini Tavern

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Bar Beach bar delfini

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Taverna Delfini

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Αλυκές

9.6 - Exceptional 1.6km

Restaurant TAVERNA BEACH BAR "GALINI" SOUDA BEACH

8.8 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant Panōstráti

9.6 - Exceptional 3.3km

Restaurant Elia Cretan Restaurant Sellia Plakias

9.6 - Exceptional 3.4km

Cafe Cafe Smaragdi

9 - Excellent 3.4km

Hiking Area gorge Sykia

4km

Hiking Area Boutsinas Waterfall

6.1km

Hiking Area Drakótrypa

9.1km

Supermarket Super market Zafeirakis

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Stavri beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Klimata beach

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Plakias View

9.2 - Excellent 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Pier of Plakias

10 - Exceptional 3.6km

Tourist Attraction The outflow of the river Kotsifos

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Historický přístav Plakias

8 - Very good 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Gonates-Klippe

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Wrecked automobile

8.6 - Excellent 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Plakias

5km

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About

Stavri beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 398th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 118.3 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Souda settlement, just 1.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a small several bays 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. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.

Stavri 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, sup-surfing.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Souda beach, which has a rating of 7.7.

Stavri beach (Crete) is located outside the Souda 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 Stavri 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

+31 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

3.8 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Souda • 1.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Foinikias Kantina

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Galini Tavern

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Bar Beach bar delfini

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Taverna Delfini

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Αλυκές

9.6 - Exceptional 1.6km

Restaurant TAVERNA BEACH BAR "GALINI" SOUDA BEACH

8.8 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant Panōstráti

9.6 - Exceptional 3.3km

Restaurant Elia Cretan Restaurant Sellia Plakias

9.6 - Exceptional 3.4km

Cafe Cafe Smaragdi

9 - Excellent 3.4km

Hiking Area gorge Sykia

4km

Hiking Area Boutsinas Waterfall

6.1km

Hiking Area Drakótrypa

9.1km

Supermarket Super market Zafeirakis

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Stavri beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Klimata beach

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Plakias View

9.2 - Excellent 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Pier of Plakias

10 - Exceptional 3.6km

Tourist Attraction The outflow of the river Kotsifos

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Historický přístav Plakias

8 - Very good 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Gonates-Klippe

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Wrecked automobile

8.6 - Excellent 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Plakias

5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.5km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Eolia beachfront studios

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 160m from center

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1.6km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Alikes Villa

Entire Villa

Pikris • 470m from center

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1.8km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Phoenix-Hotel

Hotel

Pikris • 630m from center

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2.2km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Fotmar

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 1km from center

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2.2km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Renting House GALINI

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Souda • 940m from center

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3.3km from the beach

Apartment Superior Apartment by Interhome

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Souda • 2.2km from center

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3.4km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Horizon Beach Hotel

Hotel

Pikris • 2.2km from center

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3.4km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Sunset View

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Souda • 2.2km from center

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3.5km from the beach

9.9 Exceptional

Aelia Seascape Apartments

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Souda • 2.3km from center

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3.5km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Eleni Goumenaki Plakias Studios

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 2.4km from center

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3.5km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Despoina Rooms

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Souda • 2.5km from center

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3.6km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Gio-Ma

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 2.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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

If you like outdoor activities, the Stavri beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

When it comes to what to do in Stavri 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

Volakas beach Volakas beach

5.7 Pleasant

1.3km 17 min walk

Souda beach Souda beach

7.7 Very good

2.8km

Klimata beach Klimata beach

5.7 Pleasant

3.4km

Skinos beach Skinos beach

7.7 Very good

3.5km

Korakas beach Korakas beach

7.7 Very good

4.1km

Plakias beach Plakias beach

7.7 Very good

4.4km

Korakas beach II Korakas beach II

7.7 Very good

4.9km

Peristeres beach Peristeres beach

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Souda • 1.4km

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 118.3km

Transport

Airport

CHQ • 42.9km

Bus Station

Bus station Tympaki • 39.6km

Train Station

Club Calimera Sunshine Kreta • 70.8km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

5.8 Pleasant

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Average Reviews rating

5.8 Pleasant

Anton Cotton

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely stunning, with its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking scenery. Additionally, the gray pebbles add a unique touch to the overall atmosphere. It's a perfect spot to relax and soak up the sun while enjoying the peaceful sound of the waves. Overall, it's a beautiful place that's definitely worth visiting.

March 2023

Samantha Vacherin

10 Exceptional

The beach is incredibly stunning, but it's quite small and located quite a distance away. Additionally, it's worth noting that the beach features gray pebbles.

March 2023

Kephan Stelinger

4 Frustrating

After reading some reviews, we decided to check out this beach since it's a windy day and we wanted to find a spot that's protected. It's worth noting that the beach has gray pebbles.

March 2023

Lars Johansson.

10 Exceptional

The beach is fantastic with minimal wind and a cave that provides shade from the sun. Additionally, there is a private beach located on the left-hand side that has a fresh water shower available.

March 2023

Questions and answers

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

The beachline of Stavri 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 Stavri beach?

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

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

Snorkeling
Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Stavri 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.

Stavri beach is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Stavri beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Stavri 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 Stavri 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 Stavri beach?

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

FKK / Naturists

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Stavri beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Foinikias Kantina is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Stavri beach?

There are 391 places to stay in the Stavri beach area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Stavri beach from parking?

The Stavri beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Stavri beach?

There are 4 attractions near Stavri beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Klimata beach located in 2.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Stavri 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?

Stavri 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 Stavri 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 Stavri 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.