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Afrathia Beach, Heraklion

See practical info for Afrathia in Heraklion, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

Region
Heraklion, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Passable dirt road
Coordinates
35.04395, 24.75571

About this beach

Afrathia usually stays sheltered when the meltemi blows. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.

The bay at Afrathia opens to the west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.

Afrathia has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.

For amenities, Afrathia has parking nearby.

Good to know

Does Afrathia beach get windy?

Afrathia usually stays sheltered when the meltemi blows. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Afrathia beach?

Access is passable dirt road. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Afrathia beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Afrathia beach have?

It has parking nearby.

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