🏖️ Beach · Organised beach

Sarantari Beach

🏳️ Blue Flag⛱️ Sunbeds & umbrellas👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

In Anissaras, on Crete, Sarantari Beach is an organised beach. It scores 4.6 out of 5 from 892 Google reviews — a solid sample.

Underfoot it is sand, and there are sunbeds and umbrellas to rent in summer. You can drive to it. Generally calm water and easy access make it a sensible choice with children.

For more options, see beaches on Crete.

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.

Bookings made through this map earn us a commission. Your price is unaffected.

Partner links · GetYourGuide

Tours, boat trips & tickets

Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.

See all options: Sarantari Beach Crete →

We may earn a commission from these. It never changes your price.

Frequently asked

Where is Sarantari Beach?

The address is Bay of Malia,, Anissaras 700 14, in Anissaras, Crete, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.

How do you get to Sarantari Beach?

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

Is Sarantari Beach sandy or pebbly?

The beach is sand.

Does Sarantari 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 Sarantari 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 Sarantari Beach good for children?

Yes, we rate it family-friendly. Still check the wind on the day: the same beach can be calm in the morning and wavy by the afternoon.

Is Sarantari Beach worth it?

It holds 4.6 out of 5 from 892 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.

🏖️ Beaches