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Arena beach

⛱️ Sunbeds & umbrellas

Arena beach is an organised beach in Gouves, on Crete. It scores 4.4 out of 5 from 1,630 Google reviews — a large enough sample to trust.

Underfoot it is sand, and there are sunbeds and umbrellas to rent in summer. You can drive to it.

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Where to stay nearby

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Tours, boat trips & tickets

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The essentials

Where: Gouves, CreteCrete
Address: Εσταυρωμένος, Βαθιανός Κάμπος, Gouves 715 00
Type: Organised beach
Surface: Sand
Access: Paved road
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Opening hours

Monday	00:00–23:59
Tuesday	00:00–23:59
Wednesday	00:00–23:59
Thursday	00:00–23:59
Friday	00:00–23:59
Saturday	00:00–23:59
Sunday	00:00–23:59

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Frequently asked

Where is Arena beach?

The address is Εσταυρωμένος, Βαθιανός Κάμπος, Gouves 715 00, in Gouves, Crete, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.

How do you get to Arena beach?

It is reached by a paved road, so you can drive or take a taxi right to it.

Is Arena beach sandy or pebbly?

The beach is sand.

Does Arena beach have sunbeds and umbrellas?

Yes — it is an organised beach with sunbeds and umbrellas to rent. Prices change from season to season; on many Greek beaches the set is paid for directly or comes with a minimum spend at the beach bar.

Is Arena beach worth it?

It holds 4.4 out of 5 from 1,630 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.

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