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Agia Pelagia Beach, Heraklion

Agia Pelagia beach, Heraklion, Greece
Agia Pelagia — Karel Macalik from Prague, Czech republic, CC BY 2.0

See practical info for Agia Pelagia 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
Easy road access
Coordinates
35.4061962, 25.0186883

About this beach

Agia Pelagia is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. 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 Agia Pelagia opens to the east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

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

For amenities, Agia Pelagia has an organised beach, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.

Good to know

Does Agia Pelagia beach get windy?

Agia Pelagia is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. 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 Agia Pelagia beach?

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

What is Agia Pelagia beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Agia Pelagia beach have?

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

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