Limanakia Beach is a small, picturesque beach known for its crystal clear water and beautiful sand. The beach is characterized by its natural features, including an abundance of rocks, caves, corals, and fish, making it a popular spot for snorkeling. The first six meters of the beach are covered in small pebbles, followed by stones.
The beach offers amenities such as sun beds and umbrellas, available for a daily fee. A bar located across the road from the beach provides service to beachgoers. However, the beach has limited space, so it is recommended to arrive early in the day.
In terms of accessibility, it is suggested that the beach has become more easily reachable due to development in the area. Despite this, Limanakia Beach is not typically crowded and is frequented mostly by locals. There is not much shade available on the beach, so visitors are advised to bring sun protection.
Historically, the beach was known to have ancient ruins off the coast in shallow water. Visitors should be cautious when snorkeling due to the presence of sharp rocks and occasional waves.
Limanakia Beach amenities include loungers.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
Visitor reviews highlight the beach's crystal clear water and abundant marine life, making it a favorite spot for snorkeling. The beach's quiet atmosphere and availability of sun loungers and umbrellas are also appreciated. However, visitors complain about the limited space and lack of shade, suggesting an early arrival to secure a good spot.
Visitors to Limanakia Beach often stay in the nearby town of Heraklion, which is a popular base for exploring Crete's attractions. While there are no accommodations directly at the beach, staying in Heraklion allows easy access to Limanakia Beach and other scenic spots on the island.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 35.3266452 / Longitude: 25.3869434
Limanakia Beach is located in Crete. The following map of Limanakia Beach shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 20.9°C/30.3°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 32.7°C |
| Sea Temperature | 26.6 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.4 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:58/19:30 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 12.0 hrs |
| UV Index | 7.05 |
| Cloud Cover | 0% |
| Speed | 13.2 km/h |
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| Gusts | 21.6 km/h |
| Direction | SW |
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