4.7out of 5 on Google
4.4/ 5 Google
On Crete, Kalamaki Beach is a beach. It scores 4.4 out of 5 from 689 Google reviews — a solid sample.
Underfoot it is sand. You can drive to it. Wind direction changes everything on Greek beaches: on a blowy day, a beach on the sheltered side of the coast is the better bet.
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Where to stay nearby
Live prices and availability on a map centred on this exact spot — hotels, studios and villas — so you can judge the distance to the beach, the port or the village from here rather than guess from an address.
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Balos lagoon & GramvousaThe boat from Kissamos avoids the long dirt road to Balos and adds the Venetian fortress on Gramvousa.See boat trips →
- Elafonisi day tripThe pink-tinged lagoon in the far southwest is a long drive from anywhere; a coach trip spares you the road.See day trips →
- Spinalonga islandThe Venetian fortress and former leper colony, a short boat ride from Plaka or Elounda.See boat trips →
- Samaria Gorge hikeA long, all-day downhill walk to the Libyan Sea, open only in the warm season. Organised trips solve the logistics at both ends, including the boat out.See guided tours →
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Frequently asked
Where is Kalamaki Beach?
The address is Kalamaki Beach, 702 00, in Crete, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
How do you get to Kalamaki Beach?
It is reached by a paved road, so you can drive or take a taxi right to it.
Is Kalamaki Beach sandy or pebbly?
The beach is sand.
Is Kalamaki Beach worth it?
It holds 4.4 out of 5 from 689 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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