Agia Galini Beach — Attraction in Municipality of Agios Vasileios

I've been to Crete a dozen of times bur somehow missed Agia Galini beach. Today I finally reached it and it was rather a disappointment. First, it is not "fine sand". I mean, in the sunbed areas there is fine sand (mixed with some pebbles) but at the entrance to the sea there is very coarse sand and sharp rocks. Not like rounded pebbles but more like fine gravel. Its hurting feet, and I barely could get into the sea once, using the western corner of the beach. Besides, the beach is neighbouring the harbor, maybe this is is the reason why the water is somewhat muddy. At least not what one would expect from the South Coast of Crete. On the other hand, the beach services are numerous and the food there is good and not expensive. Sunbeds are offered for the customers. There is an appliance for the people with...

I wouldn't say this beach is the best in Crete, but I had come to Agia Galini for some peace and quiet after Lockdown restrictions, and hence, was grateful for a quiet beach with warm and calm waters. The sun lounges were free to use, as long as you order a drink (or 2) from the vendors who set up the seats. I used the ones at Kostas taverna (the the far end of the beach) as I wanted to be away from the crowd. i did not feel pressurised to order drinks from them, but I did, and fell in love with their homemade Lemonade!! I enjoyed my time on the beach, as it was only a short walk away from my hotel. Complete rest and relaxation for...

It only gets 3 stars for the day of my visit, as the water is not as clear as many other beaches in Crete.

However, you can easily approach by car, there's a road that ends up in a few taverns that provide their own space for parking.

Please note there are 2 areas for sitting on the beach. The left side of a river where it seemed that there are not a lot of taverns/bars etc and the right side where there are stores with free sunbeds (most of them except the last one I think).

We went to the right side. Good prices on coffees & beers.

P.S. You might need beach shoes to enter the water if you have...