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6.8

Good

Paximadia beach

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

There are 17 places to stay in the Paximadia beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Paximadia 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=4584503&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hill of Calm</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6307073&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apanemia Rooms</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=559098&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kalypso</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=383960&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kriti Studios</a></li></ul>

Agios Pavlos, Greece

#242 out of 478 in Crete

6.8

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Gray pebble Deserted Pebbles bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Agios Pavlos • 11.2 km

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About

Paximadia beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 242th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 99.7 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Agios Pavlos settlement, just 11.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Paximadia 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.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Varkaki Beach, which has a rating of 4.9.

Paximadia beach (Crete) is located outside the Agios Pavlos 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 Paximadia island and the correct question is not how to get to Paximadia 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 +21 ^o C

Air temperature

3.8 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Agios Pavlos • 11.2 km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

10.2km from the beach

Seafront luxury villa with infinity pool & devine views!

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Agios Pavlos • 2.4km from center

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11.1km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Agios Pavlos Hotel

Hotel

Pikris • 180m from center

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12.4km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Hill of Calm

Hotel

Pikris • 1.3km from center

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12.4km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Triopetra View 2

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Agios Pavlos • 1.3km from center

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12.4km from the beach

TRIOPETRA VIEW 3

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Agios Pavlos • 1.3km from center

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12.5km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Apanemia Rooms

Hotel

Pikris • 1.4km from center

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12.6km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Kriti Studios

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 11.2km from center

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12.7km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Vel Boutique Suites

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Agios Pavlos • 11.2km from center

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12.7km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Sunlight Hotel

Hotel

Pikris • 11km from center

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12.7km from the beach

Bella Room 4

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Agios Pavlos • 11.2km from center

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12.7km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Kalypso

Entire Apartment

Pikris • 11.2km from center

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12.7km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Agapi's Place

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Located at nearest locality

Agios Pavlos • 11.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.6 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.5km 20 min walk

Varkaki Beach Varkaki Beach

4.9 Tolerable

10.2km

Prasonissi beach Prasonissi beach

6.8 Good

10.2km

Armenopetra beach Armenopetra beach

5.7 Pleasant

10.6km

Ascent beach Ascent beach

5.9 Pleasant

11.1km

Agios Pavlos beach Agios Pavlos beach

7.7 Very good

11.2km

Lychnistis beach Lychnistis beach

7.7 Very good

11.4km

Ag. Pavlos beach II Ag. Pavlos beach II

7.5 Very good

12.3km

Triopetra beach Triopetra beach

6.7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Agios Pavlos • 11.2km

Main locality of province

Kastelli • 99.7km

Transport

Airport

HER • 64.3km

Bus Station

Bus station Tympaki • 16.8km

Train Station

Club Calimera Sunshine Kreta • 58.4km

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Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

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6.8 Good

Aria Alvarez.

10 Exceptional

I highly recommend taking a trip to this beach, as it is truly a gem. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever visited, and it rivals even those found in Africa.✌️

1 year ago

Remy Delacroix

10 Exceptional

Our visit to the beach was an exceptional day trip. We savored a delightful Robinson meal and indulged in a refreshing dive on a serene boat. The experience was nothing short of amazing.

1 year ago

Maximilian Braun.

8 Very good

The boat excursion to the island was truly amazing. The beach, although covered in coarse pebbles, is a sight to behold with its vast expanse. The water is so transparent that you can see the bottom of the sea with ease.

1 year ago

Lara Delmare

10 Exceptional

The beach with stunning scenery and pristine waters that are so clear you can see straight through them. It's recommended that you bring along a pair of rubber shoes to protect your feet from any sharp objects that may be lurking beneath the surface.

1 year ago

Nikolai Kessler.

4 Frustrating

At a price of 65 €, I consider the beach to be overpriced. Despite the promised loungers, they were nowhere to be found on the premises. The limited options of gravel and large rocks make it challenging to find a comfortable spot to lay down. While umbrellas are available, they may not meet everyone's expectations. Snorkeling is possible, but the lack of fish makes it less exciting. Nonetheless, the boat tour is a pleasant experience, and the tranquil surroundings are truly delightful.

1 year ago

Questions and answers

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

The beachline of Paximadia beach 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 Paximadia beach?

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

Paximadia 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 Paximadia 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 Paximadia 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.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Paximadia beach?

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

Hiking adventurers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Paximadia beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Paximadia beach?

There are 17 places to stay in the Paximadia beach area.

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

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How far is the Paximadia beach from parking?

The Paximadia beach has no parking spot

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

The month with the highest temperature in Paximadia 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?

Paximadia beach (Region of Crete) 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 Paximadia beach (Region of Crete) 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 Paximadia 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.