Crete, Greece

Agios Onoufrios Beach

Agios Onoufrios Beach is a small, secluded beach known for its picturesque rocky and green surroundings. The beach is located in a bay, where a small port is also situated. This location provides protection from winds, making it an ideal spot for relaxation. The beach is particularly quiet during off-peak seasons such as September, offering a serene environment, especially around sunset.

The beach is organized and equipped with amenities including sunbeds, showers, and changing rooms. Lifeguard services are also available, ensuring the safety of visitors. Notably, the beach has been awarded the Blue Flag, an international recognition for meeting high environmental and quality standards. An additional feature of Agios Onoufrios Beach is its disabled-access mechanism, making it accessible for all visitors.

Despite its natural beauty and amenities, Agios Onoufrios Beach has been noted for its cleanliness issues. Visitors have reported that the beach can be quite dirty and littered, which may detract from the overall experience. Furthermore, the proximity of industrial development has raised concerns about potential pollution. However, the beach remains a popular spot for those seeking a less crowded, more relaxed beach experience.

What to do at Agios Onoufrios Beach?

Amenities

Agios Onoufrios Beach amenities include shower and loungers.

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Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the picturesque and secluded nature of the beach, with its rocky and green surroundings, fine sand, and protection from winds being particularly appreciated. The beach's organization, including sunbeds, showers, changing-room, lifeguard services, and its award of the Blue Flag, as well as its suitability for relaxation and families, are also praised. However, visitors complain about the dirty water and litter, as well as the potential for pollution from nearby industrial development.

Where is Agios Onoufrios Beach?

Latitude: 35.5487779 / Longitude: 24.0632487

Agios Onoufrios Beach is located in Crete. The following map of Agios Onoufrios Beach shows the exact location.

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