Karteros Beach is a sandy beach located just east of Heraklion's airport. It is known for its clean sand and crystal clear aquamarine surf. However, the beach can get quite wavy when the wind picks up, making swimming a bit of a challenge. Despite this, it is considered a great family beach. The beach is also known for its view of landing planes, which adds a unique attraction for visitors.
The beach offers a range of amenities including beach bars, toilets, showers, and changing rooms. The design of these facilities is noted to be very appealing. However, it's important to note that some services such as water for showers may not be available after certain hours. Sunbeds are available at a reasonable cost.
While there are places to get a snack or drink, visitors have noted a lack of restaurants offering a full lunch menu. Despite this, the beach is still a popular destination for those staying in the Heraklion area.
Getting to Karteros Beach is fairly straightforward. It is accessible by bus number 2 from Heraklion. The beach is particularly beautiful during sunrise and sunset, making these times ideal for a swim. The completion of the Karteros Sports Complex nearby has also increased interest in the beach.
Karteros Beach amenities include toilet, shower and loungers.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
Visitor reviews highlight the beach's potential and cleanliness, with its sandy terrain, clear aquamarine surf, and amenities such as beach bars, toilets, showers, and changing rooms being particularly appreciated. The unique attraction of viewing landing planes is also a notable feature. However, visitors complain about the beach being windy and wavy during the day, making swimming a challenge, and the early closure of amenities such as showers.
Visitors to Karteros Beach often stay in nearby Heraklion, which is just a short drive away and offers a variety of accommodations. Many also choose to stay in the Karteros area itself, where some accommodations are within walking distance to the beach.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 35.3318167 / Longitude: 25.1999683
Karteros Beach is located in Crete. The following map of Karteros Beach shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 25.5°C/32.2°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 33.3°C |
| Sea Temperature | 27.2 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.9 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:21/20:30 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 13.0 hrs |
| UV Index | 8.2 |
| Cloud Cover | 10% |
| Speed | 21.3 km/h |
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| Gusts | 45 km/h |
| Direction | NW |
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