4.7out of 5 on Google
4.6/ 5 Google
Menies Beach is an undeveloped beach on Crete, in Kolymvari. The last stretch is a dirt road, so take it slowly in a small car.
It scores 4.6 out of 5 from 577 Google reviews — a solid sample.
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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 Menies Beach?
The address is Paralia Menies, Rodopou, Kolimvari 713 04, in Kolymvari, Crete, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
How do you get to Menies Beach?
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 Menies Beach sandy or pebbly?
The beach is pebbles. Water shoes make getting in far more comfortable.
Is Menies Beach worth it?
It holds 4.6 out of 5 from 577 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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