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Kokkines Plakes Beach, Heraklion

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

Region
Heraklion, Greece
Beach type
Pebbles
Access
Passable dirt road
Coordinates
34.9409256, 24.8407672

About this beach

Kokkines Plakes 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 Kokkines Plakes opens to the south, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.

Kokkines Plakes has pebbles underfoot with water that deepens close to shore.

Good to know

Does Kokkines Plakes beach get windy?

Kokkines Plakes 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 Kokkines Plakes beach?

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

What is Kokkines Plakes beach like?

A pebbles beach with deep water.

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