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Vai Beach, Lasithi

Vai beach, Lasithi, Greece
Vai — Wouter Hagens, CC BY-SA 3.0

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

The largest palm forest in Europe

At the northeast tip of Crete, the beach is framed by Europe’s largest natural palm forest — about 5,000 Cretan date palms (Phoenix theophrasti), endemic and prehistoric, giving an unexpectedly "tropical" look.

Region
Lasithi, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Live webcam
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Coordinates
35.25459, 26.26516

About this beach

Vai 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.

Vai is oriented towards the east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

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

For amenities, Vai has an organised beach, sunbeds, natural shade, parking nearby and food nearby.

Good to know

Does Vai beach get windy?

Vai 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 Vai beach?

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

What is Vai beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Vai beach have?

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

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