Photo of Gylisma with gray pebble surface

Photo of Gylisma with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Gylisma with partly clean level of cleanliness

4.9

Tolerable

Gylisma

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Gylisma.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Livadia Traditional Tavern is the closest place located 4500 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Gylisma?

There are 247 places to stay in the Gylisma area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Gylisma include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1192566&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Elafonisi Villas</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8759405&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">COCOONING BLUE HOUSE Elafonisi</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3393390&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Lithos House and Studios</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2563420&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Christina Apartment</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6596717&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">George's House between Falasarna and Balos</a></li></ul>

Ayía Paraskeví, Greece

#460 out of 478 in Crete

4.9

Tolerable

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

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Located outside the settlement

Plaghia • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Livadia Traditional Tavern

8.8 - Excellent 4.2km

Restaurant Taverna Stomio

9.6 - Exceptional 7.2km

Coffee Shop Tramoudana

9.6 - Exceptional 7.7km

Restaurant Gialos Mare cafe - bar - restaurant Chrissoskalitissa

8.5km

Restaurant Glykeria restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 9.1km

Restaurant Captain Nicolas

9.2 - Excellent 9.2km

Restaurant Zacharias

8.8 - Excellent 9.2km

Pizza Restaurant Antigoni Family Taverna

9.2 - Excellent 9.3km

Restaurant Taverna Vassilis

9.6 - Exceptional 9.4km

Park Wild Life Reserve

7.6km

Park Μαύρη λίμνη

9.4km

Supermarket Λιγοψυχακης Φωτης μίνι μαρκετ

9.2km

Convenience Store MINI MARKET ΧΡΥΣΟΣΚΑΛΙΤΙΣΣΑ ΜΟΥΝΤΑΚΗΣ

9.3km

Supermarket MINI MARKET EMMANOUELA

9.4km

Tourist Attraction Platanakia Beach

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Stone phalos

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Sfinari Beach

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Marsjanska Plaza

6 - Pleasant 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Giomat Beach

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Μνημειακή ελιά

9.8 - Exceptional 5.5km

Tourist Attraction fabrika gyps 1

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Gypsum Industrial Plant

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Υγρότοπος Λίμνης

7.9km

Historical Landmark Καμμένου Σελί

7.8km

Historical Landmark Κουκουναριά Έλους

8.3km

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About

Gylisma is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 460th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 191.5 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Plaghia settlement, just 1.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a small bay 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.

Gylisma 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.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Sfinari Beach, which has a rating of 7.

Gylisma (Crete) is located outside the Plaghia 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 Gylisma 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

+30 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

3.9 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Plaghia • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Livadia Traditional Tavern

8.8 - Excellent 4.2km

Restaurant Taverna Stomio

9.6 - Exceptional 7.2km

Coffee Shop Tramoudana

9.6 - Exceptional 7.7km

Restaurant Gialos Mare cafe - bar - restaurant Chrissoskalitissa

8.5km

Restaurant Glykeria restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 9.1km

Restaurant Captain Nicolas

9.2 - Excellent 9.2km

Restaurant Zacharias

8.8 - Excellent 9.2km

Pizza Restaurant Antigoni Family Taverna

9.2 - Excellent 9.3km

Restaurant Taverna Vassilis

9.6 - Exceptional 9.4km

Park Wild Life Reserve

7.6km

Park Μαύρη λίμνη

9.4km

Supermarket Λιγοψυχακης Φωτης μίνι μαρκετ

9.2km

Convenience Store MINI MARKET ΧΡΥΣΟΣΚΑΛΙΤΙΣΣΑ ΜΟΥΝΤΑΚΗΣ

9.3km

Supermarket MINI MARKET EMMANOUELA

9.4km

Tourist Attraction Platanakia Beach

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Stone phalos

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Sfinari Beach

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Marsjanska Plaza

6 - Pleasant 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Giomat Beach

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Μνημειακή ελιά

9.8 - Exceptional 5.5km

Tourist Attraction fabrika gyps 1

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Gypsum Industrial Plant

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Υγρότοπος Λίμνης

7.9km

Historical Landmark Καμμένου Σελί

7.8km

Historical Landmark Κουκουναριά Έλους

8.3km

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Located at nearest locality

Plaghia • 14.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.2 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

1.9km 25 min walk

Platanakia beach Platanakia beach

5.8 Pleasant

2.4km

Sfinari Beach Sfinari Beach

7 Good

2.4km

Keramoti Beach Keramoti Beach

4.9 Tolerable

5.8km

Kokkina Gremna Kokkina Gremna

5.8 Pleasant

7.4km

Spout beach Spout beach

4.9 Tolerable

9.2km

Voulolimni Voulolimni

5.8 Pleasant

10km

White Lake beach White Lake beach

6.8 Good

Popular beach 11km

Falasarna beach Falasarna beach

8.7 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Plaghia • 1.7km

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 191.5km

Transport

Airport

CHQ • 56.3km

Bus Station

Bus Stop: KALAMAKI • 40km

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Average Reviews rating

4.9 Tolerable

Nika Varga

10 Exceptional

This beach is a fantastic place to catch a beautiful sunset and enjoy some solitude. It seems like it would also be a good spot for snorkeling, as long as it's not too windy. The road leading to the beach may be a bit nerve-wracking, but even smaller cars should be able to handle it.

March 2023

Risa Coltri

10 Exceptional

The beach is quite lovely, particularly for those who enjoy snorkeling. Additionally, the beach is covered in gray pebbles.

March 2023

Davina Silveira

2 Very poor

Based on our visit during the second week of September, we would recommend avoiding this beach. Additionally, it should be noted that the beach is covered in gray pebbles.

March 2023

Katerina V.

10 Exceptional

The pebble beach is serene and tranquil, with a soothing ambiance that makes it perfect for relaxation. The gray pebbles add a unique touch to the overall beauty of the beach.

March 2023

Dussert Johanse

10 Exceptional

Not large, 10 min by car from Kampos

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Gylisma?

The beachline of Gylisma is covered with gray pebbles. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. 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 Gylisma?

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

Is the Gylisma 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.

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

Is the Gylisma 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 Gylisma 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 Gylisma?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Gylisma.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Livadia Traditional Tavern is the closest place located 4500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Gylisma?

There are 247 places to stay in the Gylisma area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Gylisma include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Gylisma from parking?

The Gylisma 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 Gylisma?

There are 2 attractions near Gylisma that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Stone phalos located in 2.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Gylisma?

The month with the highest temperature in Gylisma is August. Its average value reaches 28°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?

Gylisma (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 Gylisma (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 Gylisma 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.