Paleokastro beach
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Lexie
Chicago, IL2 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Such a cute beach! We were looking for a beach close by the cruise port because we didn’t have a lot of time in Crete and this beach was perfect. The water was so clear. It had a coffee shop across the street too.
Written 10 July 2022
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Antonia W
Plymouth, UK207 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
This beach is beautiful but VERY stony on the beach rather than Sandy but the sunset and sea was stunning. Think there maybe a shop close by but otherwise quite small.
Written 25 July 2021
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philbo45
Heraklion, Greece429 contributions
Jun 2021
What a wonderful swimming spot right off the main highway. Too bad they built a towering bridge over the top of this amazing little beach. Still, a great place to sun and swim.
Written 13 June 2021
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Gabriella
Crete, Greece15 contributions
Jun 2019
A small bay near to Heraklion, with Cristal clear water and very good Greek Taverns! No tourism theater, but a place where you can be with Greek people.
Written 22 June 2019
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Heather A
Watford, UK352 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
This is a lovely little beach and worth exploring if you’re staying locally. We’re in one of the local villas so came here a couple of times. It’s sheltered from the wind and has calm clear water for swimming in. The beach is shingle with very small stones, it’s worth wearing beach shoes.
We’re here in low season so it’s quiet but I expect it’s busy in the summer.
The local taverna is nice for lunch too.
We’re here in low season so it’s quiet but I expect it’s busy in the summer.
The local taverna is nice for lunch too.
Written 3 November 2018
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angel3744
Heraklion, Greece83 contributions
Aug 2018
Paleokastro beach is located 14 km west of Heraklion, on the highway to Canea. Right after the homonymous bridge, you go to the right which ends to the beach. Small, no-commercialized, pure environment, with shower and some facilities. Next to the beach is the Paleokastro casttle and with the view of the Rhogdia village. Nice, clean dip waters for enjoyable swimming. Next to the beach, on the right-hand side is the marvellous LOUKAKIS local-family tavern. One can have the most generous greek salad, and the best fried fish (gopes) on earth for very little money. Nikos, the owner and his mother run the tavern, in a traditional mode, kind and quiet. Worth visiting and highly recommended for quality, clean, cheap and tasty food.
Written 28 August 2018
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Γιώργος Κ
Heraklion, Greece15 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Very close to Heraklion , only 15 minutes away. A small clean beach with clear waters.
Small tavernas for a light lunch overlooking the sea.
Must visit!!!
Small tavernas for a light lunch overlooking the sea.
Must visit!!!
Written 3 August 2018
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MaritMerijn
Valencia, Spain1 contribution
Jul 2018 • Family
We stayed in Agia Pelagia and wanted to swim in the ocean. We went to paleokastro beach by car. Around 10 am you have a good chance to find a parking spot. The beach is not very big, but the location is very nice. You can hear the cars on the bridge above the beach. There are a few tavernas and a small shop where you can buy ice cream and other things. There aren’t a lot of trees so there isn’t a lot of shade. Unlike the other reviews I read we couldn’t rent a beach bed. We had a lovely time.
Written 28 July 2018
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Mark T
Cardiff, UK199 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Now as a beach this is not really up to much compared to the many wonderful beaches that Crete gad to offer - however if you have some daredevil teenagers that have to let off some steam and want to go rock jumping/cliff jumping then it has the advantage of the see getting deep very quickly and near vertical rocks that are easy to climb. You can jump in from anywhere between 1m and I estimate 15m pretty safely (as long as you are a competent swimmer). There was very little current/wave when we were there and the beach is pretty sheltered. We stopped on the way back to Rethymnon from Heraklion - you pull straight off the E75/90, down the slipway and onto the beach. We stayed for 2 hours- probably enough...not really worth spending a whole day.
Written 21 August 2017
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Belgrade, Serbia42 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
If you are situeted in Heraklion and it is the windy day you can spend nice day on the Paleocastro bech a few cilometer away.There is a few tavernas . You can eat good, delicious food,in the sweet ambient ,in the shade under the wine,with reasonable prices (lunch for 4 adults for 45Eu) in the first taverna right (Nikos family restorant,strongly recommended).There in no waves.The sea is beatiful,transparent clear.
Written 12 September 2016
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Have an upcoming trip to Crete May 21st. Shirt stop in Heraklion Port. Picked this beach because is pretty close and interesting fort. How do you get up to see the ruins?
Pulcina
Venice, Italy156 contributions
How to reach this beach by bus from Heraklion Thanks.
Gabriella
Crete, Greece15 contributions
To take the direct bus to Palaiokastro, go to the central bus station which is at the port.
Take the bus in direction of HANIA (or CHANIA, it is the same), the bus is leaving every hour half past) and takes approx. 20 minutes.
Ask a ticket to PALAIOKASTRO AND REMIND the driver
when you are on the bus, that you want to get of at Palaiokastro.(they do not call out the stops!).
Taylorae87
1 contribution
Iv read that there isn't a huge amount to do outside the hotel. Does anyone know the cost of Moped hire? How often busses arrive at the hotel? And the cost of a taxi to the nearest town. Also are there organised excursions, ie boat trips snorkeling etc?
Paleokastro beach (Gazi) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Paleokastro beach
- Hotels near Paleokastro beach:
- (0.05 km) 6 Bedroom Sea View Villa in Crete with Private Pool - Lady Sea Villa
- (0.22 km) Kytaion Premium Residence
- (0.40 km) HELIDONI HILL SEAVIEW VILLA WITH SWIMMING POOL
- (0.56 km) Elia Villa 6, with pool near the sea, taverns & Heraklion
- (0.57 km) Elea Village
- Restaurants near Paleokastro beach:
- (0.00 km) Hellas
- (0.21 km) traditional restaurant varsamas
- (0.24 km) Ombra
- (1.24 km) To Rodi
- (1.15 km) To Alonaki