Notable beach · Region of Crete, Region of Crete

Red Beach

Κόκκινη Άμμος

Red Beach is a beach in Region of Crete, Region of Crete.

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Red Beach: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Red Beach

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Red Beach — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 34.98611, 24.74942. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Red Beach

Matala Beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~1 km · Must-see
Kommos · fort · Region of Crete · ~4 km · Must-see
Odigitria tholos · fort · Region of Crete · ~6 km · Must-see
Moni Odigitrias · church · Region of Crete · ~6 km · Must-see
Cape Lithinon · beach · Region of Crete · ~8 km · Must-see
Lasaia · fort · Region of Crete · ~9 km · Must-see
Mavronisi · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~10 km · Must-see
Papadoplaka · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~10 km · Must-see
Mikronisi · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~10 km · Must-see
Megalonisi · river spot · Region of Crete · ~10 km · Must-see
Trafos · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~11 km · Must-see
Agia Triada · fort · Region of Crete · ~11 km · Must-see
Archeological site of Phaistos · fort · Region of Crete · ~12 km · Must-see
Palace of Phaistos · fort · Region of Crete · ~12 km · Must-see
Μονή Απεζανών · church · Region of Crete · ~16 km · Must-see
Vouvala · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~22 km · Must-see
Apesokari Tholos Tomb A · fort · Region of Crete · ~23 km · Must-see
Prasonisi · river spot · Region of Crete · ~23 km · Must-see

See everything within a day’s drive of Red Beach

Other beaches & coast near Red Beach

Matala Beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~1 km · Must-see
Cape Lithinon · beach · Region of Crete · ~8 km · Must-see
Preveli Beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~39 km · Must-see
Schinaria Beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~45 km · Must-see
Ammoudi Beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~45 km · Must-see
Plakias · beach · Region of Crete · ~49 km · Must-see
Livadi beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~59 km · Must-see
Bali Castle Church · beach · Region of Crete · ~60 km · Must-see
Fortezza Fortress · beach · Region of Crete · ~62 km · Must-see
Episkopi beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~69 km · Must-see

All beaches & coast in Region of Crete

Frequently asked

Is Red Beach safe to swim today?

No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Red Beach yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

What is the best time to visit Red Beach?

October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

What are the places to visit near Red Beach?

Nearby: Matala Beach (beach, 1 km), Kommos (fort, 4 km), Odigitria tholos (fort, 6 km), Moni Odigitrias (church, 6 km), Cape Lithinon (beach, 8 km), Lasaia (fort, 9 km).

Is Red Beach worth visiting?

Red Beach is listed as a notable beach in Region of Crete on Spotwander.