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Vathy Beach, Heraklion
See practical info for Vathy in Heraklion, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
- Region
- Heraklion, Greece
- Beach type
- Sand & pebbles
- Access
- Passable dirt road
- Coordinates
- 34.95208, 24.75473
About this beach
Vathy 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 Vathy opens to the west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.
Vathy has sand and pebbles underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.
Good to know
Does Vathy beach get windy?
Vathy 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 Vathy beach?
Access is passable dirt road. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Vathy beach like?
A sand & pebbles beach with shallow water.
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