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Kommos Beach, Heraklion

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

The Minoan harbour below Phaistos

A long (~2 km) golden beach with dunes, tamarisks and carob trees, on the south coast. At its edge lies a Minoan settlement that served as the harbour of Phaistos and Hagia Triada (~2000-1100 BC), trading as far as Egypt.

Region
Heraklion, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
35.0149, 24.75978

About this beach

Kommos has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. 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.

Kommos is oriented towards the west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.

Kommos has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.

For amenities, Kommos has an organised beach, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby. There is a campsite nearby (Matala Camping, ~2366 m).

Good to know

Does Kommos beach get windy?

Kommos has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. 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 Kommos beach?

Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Kommos beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Kommos beach have?

It has an organised beach, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.

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