Agia Pelagia Beach: Tickets, Tours, Address, Agia Pelagia Beach Reviews: 4/5
Agia Pelagia Beach
Agia Pelagia Beach
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Restaurants
42 within 3 miles
Mythos taverna
1,316
313 ft$$ - $$$ • Greek • Deli • Grill
O Nikolas
319
0.2 mi$ • Seafood • Mediterranean • Greek
Bravo Seafood Restaurant
800
306 ft$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Mediterranean • European
Taverna Zorbas
1,317
144 ft$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Mediterranean • European
The Home Agia Pelagia
686
273 ft$$ - $$$ • International • Mediterranean • European
Classico-cafe
183
36 ft$ • Bar • Cafe • International
Mouragio Restaurant
282
474 ft$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Greek • Vegetarian Friendly
Acropolis Taverna
391
353 ft$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Mediterranean • European
Symposium Restaurant
266
27 ft$$ - $$$ • Seafood • International • Mediterranean
Restaurant El Greco
539
229 ft$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Mediterranean • Greek
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6 within 3 miles
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AfricaAtNewYears
Island of Malta, Malta329 contributions
Pros and Cons
Jun 2021 • Couples
This beach is bounded by a pair of ***** hotels. In between are quite a few tavernas, some convenience stores (supermarkets), a nightclub and some small, higher-end accommodations. The beach has some sand that seems to be covering rocks of various sizes. There’s a lifeguard stand, a dive center, umbrellas and sun beds for rent (20€), and really no restrooms. The parking lots becomes very crowded as does the beach itself with cars parked every which way and non-paying beach goers with their own stuff crowding out the walkways and space of those that pay. Beach maintenance is pretty good with cleanups happening each evening and sporadically during the day. Winds and tides alter the ratios of rocks to sand and it’s not unusual for the front-most umbrellas and sun beds to be washed by the sea. Snorkeling is better on the side next to the Castillo resort, where there’s a shower and changing booth, but there are mostly just small fish and crabs during midday. Overall it’s a fairly good beach, particularly when there are fewer beach goers and it’s not too hot.
Written July 20, 2021
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mmmIonut
14 contributions
Tranquility and wonderful landscape!
Jun 2021
A clean beach with fine sand and clear water. There are many taverns here with various food offerings.
Written June 29, 2021
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robyngooding
Tokyo, Japan8 contributions
Amazing
Sep 2020
Love this beach. Great for kids, lots of good restaurants to eat at and things to do nearby. Go early if you want a spot during busy seasons. We like the sand on the far end near the cliff!
Written October 23, 2020
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Dorina
Bern, Switzerland16 contributions
Agia Pelagia beach
Sep 2020 • Couples
Nice beach! The water is absolutely clean and the view amazing. I liked the village of Agia Pelagia a lot.
Written September 11, 2020
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Ko An
29 contributions
Crowded and dirty
Jul 2020 • Family
Very crowded beach, especially on weekends. Never wavy but not very clean... I don't recommend. The only reason that brings me to Agia Pelagia is Almyra beach bar.
Written August 25, 2020
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Akos D
Veszprem3 contributions
Nice beach
Jul 2020
Very nice beach with lots of tavernas. Even if the weather is windy, you can still swim in the sea as the bay is quite protected from the waves. There is also a diving center and other water sports are also available.
Written August 24, 2020
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maria
Athens, Greece46 contributions
Doesn't worth visiting
Aug 2020 • Couples
Very crowded and the beach itself was below average. Doesn't worth visiting. On our way to the beach there were lot of shops but kind of touristic.
Written August 23, 2020
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Panagiotis G
17 contributions
Avoid it
Aug 2020 • Family
A small strip of sand, overcrowded with people passing by at your head level. Definitely not worthy, there are so many other beaches to visit, especially if you do not want to do a COVID challenge.
Written August 14, 2020
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barneyant
Chester, UK17 contributions
Picture postcard beach
Aug 2020
I had never heard of this place when we booked to come but what a delightful surprise it was when we found this beach. The beach is backed by a long row of Taverna's and bars which just add to the overall feeling of a "real" Greek place.
The people who have left negative reviews must have visited the wrong place as I couldnt say one bad word about it. The kids had never swam in the sea with Fish and they loved it.
The people who have left negative reviews must have visited the wrong place as I couldnt say one bad word about it. The kids had never swam in the sea with Fish and they loved it.
Written August 5, 2020
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brynley a
Taunton, UK38 contributions
cant wait to be back!!!
Sep 2019
fabulous waters and beach with lots of loungers and shades plenty of places for food and drink and a must for beach lovers.
Written April 7, 2020
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maud l
Annecy, France210 contributions
quelqu un est il sur place en ce moment et pouvez vous me dire comment ca se passe à l hotel , ainsi que sur la plage ?
maud l
Annecy, France210 contributions
quel est le prix des transats sur la plage s il vous plait ?
drutel_michel
La Teste-de-Buch, France35 contributions
Désolé de ne pouvoir vous répondre ;je ne connais pas le prix des transats sur la plage .Je vais à Agia-pélagia pour une petite taverne "CHEZ COCHILLI" car trop de monde sur la plage! Désolé
Jannis K
Alingsas, Sweden
Hej undrar om det är sandbotten på agia pelagia, samt är det barnvänligt för 3åring. Vi har varit mycket på andra sidan tex på stavros beach , agia marina, är det värt att se agia pelagia, eller vart på östra kreta är det finast vatten?Med vänlig hälsning, Janne
philbo45
Heraklion, Greece377 contributions
Hi, Jannis. The first few meters of the beach at Agia Pelagia is fine sand. After this, fine pebbles, and then larger pebbles. The beach is very child-friendly, mainly because it is a protected bay, unlike many north Crete beaches. The sea here is always calm. Bali Beach, farther to the west, is another good choice for small kids. There are so many beaches here on Crete, difficult to advise in the small space provided. Bottom line, you and your wonderful child will always remember Agia Pelagia. Hope this helps.
kathy4453
Crawley, UK19 contributions
We are thinking of staying at the seaside resort and spa is there bars and restaurants nearby
philbo45
Heraklion, Greece377 contributions
On the beach, there are a dozen or more bars, and about twice as many cafes, restaurants, and tavernas. There are also several of each up the hillsides to the main road. Almyra is my choice, right on the beach, impeccable food, amazing drinks, classy like a Bond flick. The staff waits on you under your umbrella or on the terrace or patio. There are several other in this class and everything in between. Other choices depend on where you are staying. Lygaria Beach may actually be closer if you are at the top of the hill. Hope this helped.
Storyteller816603
Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel1 contribution
האם יש תחבורה ציבורית שמגיעה למקום ממלון athena palas ?
George68
Crete, Greece33 contributions
Hi, yeas there is public transportation - also Athina Palace Hotel offers transfer to the village of Agia Pelagia, beside the public bus company.
Cassandra k
Saint-Eustache, Canada18 contributions
Are there taxis waiting near by?
philbo45
Heraklion, Greece377 contributions
There are always taxi transfers going on in Agia Pelagia or at nearby resorts. Ask any shop owner or other vendor and they will be happy to call a taxi for you.
BelleKi
Heraklion, Greece1 contribution
"Greek coasts are, according to the Greek constitution, a public good and not for one person or company to exploit.There are no private beaches in Greece." Is it true?
"Even if a hotel is situated right on the beach, it is obliged toward let beachgoers visit for free even if the only access to the beach is through the hotel." Anybody has information about the beach off the Out of the Blue?
spriel
toronto75 contributions
The beach just off the hotel and there is public access. You can get to the Blue Lagoon though the path is not obvious and you have to ask when you are there. Have fun!
Denise H
Maidstone, UK6 contributions
Is there parasailing on the beach
derekosborne
Birmingham, UK20 contributions
HI ya no not on the small beach, you have to go to Palagia for the water sports.
ellieste
Bridgnorth, UK2 contributions
Is there some where close by that we can hire bikes kyacks?, is there a good bus service? Thanks thinking of staying near hear
Laura H
London, UK63 contributions
Yes there is a bus service into Herkalion around 3 times a day from Agia Pelagia- we found the most useful one was at 9.40 am
More frequent buses are from the main road around 2 miles away.
