Vathi Beach

Pebble/Rocks
Family friendly
Wild

Vathi Beach is an isolated beach known for its rocky and muddy terrain. The beach is not particularly known for its beauty, but it offers a unique experience for outdoor enthusiasts. It is a popular spot for barbeque and swimming, despite the challenging access to the water due to sharp, slippery rocks at the water's edge.

Getting to the beach involves traversing big rocks from most of the boat moorings, and a walk along a very rocky path once off the boat. It is recommended to wear beach shoes due to the pebbly and hard terrain. Despite these challenges, the beach offers a nice view and a secluded experience, making it a unique destination for tourists.

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Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beach's isolation and suitability for outdoor activities as its main attractions. However, the beach's rocky and muddy terrain, as well as the difficulty in accessing the sea due to sharp, slippery rocks at the water's edge, were common complaints among visitors.

Where to Stay near Vathi Beach?

Visitors to Vathi Beach often stay in nearby towns like Agios Nikolaos, which offers a range of accommodations and easy access to other attractions in Crete. While Vathi Beach is a secluded spot ideal for a unique outdoor experience, it is not typically the main destination, so visitors usually include it as part of a broader itinerary exploring the region.

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

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What to do near Vathi Beach?

Spinalonga Boat Trip from Elounda Port

Crete: Fishing & Swimming Boat Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

Cruise to Spinalonga – Elounda – Agios Nikolaos

SPINALONGA-AGIOS NIKOLAOS-ELOUNDA(WITH BBQ)

Secrets of West Crete & Rethymno Private Tour from Elounda

Private Driver & Chauffeur Service in Crete from Elounda

Elounda: Helicopter Ride to Santorini, Athens, or Mykonos

Private Tour to Spinalonga - Elounda, Ag Nikolaos, Olive Oil

Private Motor Boat Cruise, Snorkelling,Swimming,Fishing

Private Boat Trip-Snorkeling to Elounda Caves

Luxury Private Cruise with homemade lunch on board

Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

Crete: Agios Nikolaos, Plaka and Spinalonga Island Tour

Agios Nikolaos: Fun Cruise Around Elounda Bay

Crete: Spinalonga, Elounda, & Agios Nikolaos Boat Tour & BBQ

Crete: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda with BBQ Lunch

Heraklion Areas : Elounda Boat Trip -The Authentic

From Heraklion: Elounda and Spinalonga Full-Day Tour

From Heraklion:Spinalonga ,Elounda & Ag. Nikolaos with Lunch

Makrigialos-Ierapetra: Spinalonga, Elounda & Agios Nikolaos

Where is Vathi Beach?

Latitude: 35.2815429 / Longitude: 25.7421553

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

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Vathi Beach: Weather Today

📅 Thursday, September 4, 2025

Summary
Full Forecast

Today at Vathi Beach is shaping up to be quite nice. The sun will be strong, so make sure to bring sun protection, with a UV index of 7.35 and a high air temperature of 30.1 °C. The sea temperature is a comfortable 26.2 °C, ideal for swimming. Expect some wind; it might be a bit breezy at times with moderate waves.

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