Photo of Koufonisiou Beach with light sand & pebble surface

Photo of Koufonisiou Beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Koufonisiou Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

6.8

Good

Koufonisiou Beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Koufonisiou Beach?

There are 9 places to stay in the Koufonisiou Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Koufonisiou Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1893431&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ammothines</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5160838&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Amatu Villa (Hermes)</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2489465&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Sirena</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8899167&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Blue Sky Apartments</a></li></ul>

Goúdhouros, Greece

#242 out of 478 in Crete

6.8

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Light sand & pebble Sand & Pebbles bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Goudouras • 9.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant SERETIS

9.6 - Exceptional 9.3km

Cafe GIOY INTERNET

9.6 - Exceptional 9.6km

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About

Koufonisiou Beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 242th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 58 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Goudouras settlement, just 9.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, 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, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Koufonisiou 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.

11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Chalasma Beach, which has a rating of 7.6.

Koufonisiou Beach (Crete) is located outside the Goudouras 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 Koufonisia island and the correct question is not how to get to Koufonisiou Beach, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Weather

history

+31 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

4.1 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Goudouras • 9.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant SERETIS

9.6 - Exceptional 9.3km

Cafe GIOY INTERNET

9.6 - Exceptional 9.6km

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Stays nearby

4 accomodations nearby

11.9km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Ammothines

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

Goudouras • 11km from center

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12.4km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Amatu Villa (Hermes)

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Goudouras • 11.7km from center

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14.6km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Villa Sirena

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Goudouras • 13.7km from center

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19.4km from the beach

8 Very good

Blue Sky Apartments

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Goudouras • 11.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

320m 4 min walk

Grey beach Grey beach

5.7 Pleasant

1.1km 15 min walk

Perasma Beach Perasma Beach

5.9 Pleasant

1.2km 16 min walk

Paralia Prosfora Paralia Prosfora

7.6 Very good

2.1km

Chalasma Beach Chalasma Beach

7.6 Very good

2.2km

Chiliaderfia Beach Chiliaderfia Beach

6.8 Good

2.4km

Camarades Camarades

6.8 Good

2.5km

Kato Papaloukas Kato Papaloukas

5.9 Pleasant

2.5km

Asprougas beach Asprougas beach

5.9 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Goudouras • 9.6km

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 58km

Transport

Airport

JSH • 30.8km

Bus Station

Sitia Bus Station • 29.5km

Train Station

lti Meli Palace • 71.2km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

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6.8 Good

Alexandru Ungureanu

10 Exceptional

The snorkeling experience at this beach is truly amazing. It's worth mentioning that the beach has free public access, which is a great bonus. Overall, the beach is a must-visit for any snorkeling enthusiast.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Koufonisiou Beach?

Koufonisiou Beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Koufonisiou Beach?

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

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

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Koufonisiou 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 sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Koufonisiou Beach 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

What are the key audiences of Koufonisiou Beach?

Koufonisiou Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Koufonisiou Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Koufonisiou Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Koufonisiou Beach?

There are 9 places to stay in the Koufonisiou Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Koufonisiou Beach include:

Ammothines

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Koufonisiou Beach from parking?

The Koufonisiou Beach has no parking spot

What is the best time of the year to visit Koufonisiou Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Koufonisiou 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?

Koufonisiou Beach (Koufonisia 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.Koufonisiou Beach (Koufonisia island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.