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Afrata Beach Crete Chania Area

Visitor information for Afrata Beach in Crete, Chania Area.

Beach Information:

Surface:

Pebble

Setting:

Unorganized

Food & Drink:

Taverna

Parking:

Yes

Accessibility:

Moderate

Natural Shade:

No

Wave:

Calm

Water:

Normal

Public Bathroom:

No

Family Friendly:

No

About the Beach

Afrata Beach is a quiet and secluded coastal gem located on the eastern coast of the Rodopos peninsula near the village of Kolymbari featuring a landscape of smooth pebbles and transparent turquoise waters that are nestled at the end of a scenic gorge filled with aromatic Mediterranean plants and wild olive trees in a primitive environment that is largely unorganized except for a small traditional canteen and a few sunbeds providing a sense of total tranquility and absolute isolation where the steep rocky cliffs offer protection from the northern winds and the seabed is rich with marine life including crabs and sea urchins making it a favored destination for snorkeling enthusiasts and those seeking a more authentic and unrefined Cretan coastal experience.

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