Hersonissos Beach Guide
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Beach 1. Not a beach actually but a small flat concrete area
on the rocks west of Hersonissos. This spot is good for snorkelling. |
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The Naturists Beach in Hersonissos is actually a big flat rock plate with
some sand. Don't expect much privacy here as the beach is exposed
to passers-by. Unfortunately this is the only clothing optional beach
in the entire area. No facilities available. |
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Limanakia are various sandy beaches one after the other.
Some are really small but the last one is more spacious. |
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The sandy beach west of the port is the largest beach in
Hersonissos. It extends till the Kreta Maris Hotel and it is always
crowded. It is more exposed to the wind than the previous beaches.
All facilities and watersports are available here. |
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The beach east of the port starts in front of the New York
Bar and it stretches to the east. It is equally crowded. |
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Various tiny beaches at the Silva Maris Hotel area. The waves
cover the beach totally during the windy days. No watersports here. |
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The beach of the Star Beach waterpark. Nice sandy beach.
If you get bored of sunbathing you can always go bunjee-jumping.
More about Star Beach |
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There are several more smaller pebbly beaches past the Lychnostatis
Museum, east of Hersonissos. The photo on the left shows one of them, which used to be a nice sandy beach in the past but this year (2004) the sand has disappeared. This happens occasionally due to the winter storms and it is not unlikely that another storm in the following winter will bring the sand back. |
the main beach
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The beach of Nana Beach Hotel is a sandy beach protected
from the wind.
Next to the main beach there is a smaller one, which is also sandy but the seabed is full of slippery rocks and the water temperature is unusually low. The reason is the existing fresh water springs.
If you want to drive there, then take the road to Lychnostatis Museum and keep driving past it. A few meteres before the Nana Beach Hotel there is a narrow concrete road leading to a tavern. Take this road and drive past the tavern to the beach.
NOTE. The prices of sunbeds and umbrellas are much higher than average on this beach. Watersports are also available. |
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When you have checked all the above beaches, then the excellent
beach of Stalis (or Stalida) is very close to Hersonissos and
easily accessible by public bus or taxi. |
NOTES:
- The cost for 2 sunbeds and an umbrella is approximately 5-6 €.
Using them is optional. In every beach there is usually some (little)
free space for visitors who do not wish to use the existing facilities.
- Never forget your sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and plenty of water.
- People who receive medication should check with their practicioner
for potential risks of sunbathing.
- Sea urchins are a threat for your feet at rocky shores. Enter the sea
carefully.
- Alcohol and swimming are not compatible.
- Leave nothing on the beach except for footprints.
Things change all the time, so your assistance
in keeping the Hersonissos beach report up-to-date is valuable. If you want
to add a beach or suggest a correction , please contact
us.
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