Crete, Greece

Pier Beach

Pier Beach is a beautiful and relaxing city beach, perfect for those who prefer to stay within the city limits. The beach is spacious and protected from heavy waves on both sides, making it an ideal location for families with children.

The beach offers amenities such as sun beds and umbrellas, available for a fee. Additional facilities include showers and music, enhancing the overall beach experience.

While the beach does not boast a natural setting, it compensates with its convenient location and easy accessibility. Visitors do not need a car to reach the beach, making it a perfect choice for city dwellers.

Explore places to stay near Pier Beach, where city convenience meets spacious shores perfect for family fun.

Despite being a city beach, Pier Beach is not crowded, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy their swim without any disturbances.

What to do at Pier Beach?

Amenities

Pier Beach amenities include shower and loungers.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beauty and relaxing atmosphere of the beach, with its spaciousness and protection from heavy waves being particularly appreciated, making it perfect for both adults and children. The convenience of the beach's location, especially for city dwellers, is also noted. However, some visitors find it to be just an ordinary city beach, lacking in uniqueness or natural beauty.

Where to Stay near Pier Beach?

Visitors to Pier Beach in Crete often stay in the nearby city center, which offers a range of accommodations within walking distance of the beach. The convenient location allows tourists to enjoy both the urban attractions and the relaxing beach atmosphere without needing a car.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Pier Beach?

Latitude: 35.0060571 / Longitude: 25.7389472

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

Pier Beach: Weather Today

📅 Friday, April 24, 2026
Today is unfortunately not a great day for a visit to Pier Beach, as the conditions are rather gloomy and unsuitable for typical seaside activities. You can expect persistent light rain throughout the day, accompanied by a thick layer of clouds that will keep the sky quite grey. The air temperature will reach a cool 16.8 °C, which is far from ideal for lounging on the sand. Furthermore, the wind is quite brisk and will likely make the beach feel even chillier, so it is best to skip your trip today. The water remains cold at 18.2 °C, meaning it is definitely not suitable for swimming. Please stay indoors and save your beach day for when the sun returns and the winds calm down.
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Air

Low / High15.3°C/16.8°C
Feels Like (High)14.2°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature18.2 °C
Wave Height0.5 m
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Rain

Rain Chance60%
Rainfall1.1 mm
Rain Duration5 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset06:33/19:56
Sunshine Hours1.1 hrs
UV Index5.35
Cloud Cover96%
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Wind

Speed25.2 km/h
Gusts40 km/h
DirectionN

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