4.7out of 5 on Google
4.4/ 5 Google
Kolokytha is a small cove in Elounda, on Crete. The shore is sand. The last stretch is a dirt road, so take it slowly in a small car. Pack a mask: it is a good place to snorkel. Nearby: Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas (about 2.3 km away).
Google reviewers give it 4.4 out of 5 across 1,371 reviews, a large enough sample to trust. In Greek script: Κολοκύθα.
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Where to stay nearby
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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 Kolokytha?
The address is Κολοκύθα, Σχίσμα Ελούντας, in Elounda, Crete, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
How do you get to Kolokytha?
It is reached by a dirt road — fine for a careful driver in a normal car in dry weather, but check your rental terms, which often exclude unpaved roads.
Is Kolokytha sandy or pebbly?
The beach is sand.
Is Kolokytha good for snorkelling?
Yes — it is one of the beaches we flag for snorkelling. The water is clearest on still days.
Is Kolokytha worth it?
It holds 4.4 out of 5 from 1,371 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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