Alona Beach is a picturesque beach located in the farthest east of Crete. It is known for its natural beauty, with soft, clean sand and light waves. The beach is not deep, requiring visitors to walk a fair distance before they can swim. One of the most striking features of Alona Beach is the hundreds of lilies that bloom in late August and September, adding a unique charm to the landscape.
The beach is relatively untouched and wild, offering a raw and unspoiled experience for visitors. However, this also means that there are no public showers or other amenities available, so visitors are advised to bring their own supplies.
Parking is available near the beach, with a gravel parking space located a few hundred meters from the beach. To reach the beach, visitors can take a gravel road before the village of Xerokampos when approaching from Zakros. From the parking space, there is a footpath of about 400 meters down to the beach.
Alona Beach is generally not crowded, especially during the low seasons. However, due to its small size, it can get easily overcrowded in the high season. The beach can also be quite windy, with little cover available. Despite this, it offers a beautiful hiking trail to the next village, which is approximately 8-9 kilometers away.
Alona Beach amenities include parking.
Visitor reviews highlight the natural beauty and tranquility of the beach, with its clean, sandy shores, light waves, and unique flora such as lilies blooming in late summer. The beach's secluded location and lack of crowds, particularly during the off-peak season, are also appreciated by visitors. However, some visitors complain about the lack of public amenities like showers, the beach being overcrowded during high season, and the windy conditions that can cause sand to get everywhere.
Visitors to Alona Beach often stay in the nearby village of Xerokampos, which offers a range of accommodations including small hotels and guesthouses. Many people visit the area for its natural beauty and tranquility, using Alona Beach as a serene escape from busier tourist spots.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 35.0582106 / Longitude: 26.2427353
Alona Beach is located in Crete. The following map of Alona Beach shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 17.2°C/21.7°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 21°C |
| Sea Temperature | 18.8 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.6 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:27/19:57 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 12.9 hrs |
| UV Index | 7.8 |
| Cloud Cover | 4% |
| Speed | 22.1 km/h |
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| Gusts | 38.2 km/h |
| Direction | NW |
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