4.7out of 5 on Google
4.4/ 5 Google
Mades beach is a beach on Crete. In summer it has sunbeds and umbrellas to rent. You can drive to it. It is on the 2026 Blue Flag list.
Google reviewers give it 4.4 out of 5 across 897 reviews, a solid sample.
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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 Mades beach?
The address is Μαδέ Αχλάδας, Mades 715 00, in Mades, Crete, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
How do you get to Mades beach?
It is reached by a paved road, so you can drive or take a taxi right to it.
Does Mades 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 Mades beach a Blue Flag beach?
Yes, it is listed as a Blue Flag beach — an award given each year for water quality, safety and services. The list is renewed annually.
Is Mades beach worth it?
It holds 4.4 out of 5 from 897 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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