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Glyka Nera (Sweetwater) — Greece
Wild & scenic

Glyka Nera (Sweetwater)

Sfakia, Crete · 🇬🇷 Greece

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A remote cliff-foot beach where cold freshwater springs well up through the pebbles into a deep, glassy sea.

The sea at Glyka Nera (Sweetwater) (Sfakia, Crete, Greece) is typically around 26°C in the warm season; the best months to visit are May-Oct.

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Sea temperature
~26°C in the warm season
Water
Deep, cold-fed clear blue
Sand
Fine grey pebbles
Swimming
Cool and crystal-clear, freshwater springs bubbling up through the shingle
Best time to visit
May-Oct
Setting
A remote cliff-foot beach reached by boat or a coastal cliff path
Beach type
Wild & scenic
Region
Europe

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Glyka Nera (Sweetwater): frequently asked questions

Where is Glyka Nera (Sweetwater)?

Glyka Nera (Sweetwater) is at Sfakia, on the coast of Greece.

What is the sea temperature at Glyka Nera (Sweetwater)?

In the warm season the sea at Glyka Nera (Sweetwater) reaches about 26°C. Deep, cold-fed clear blue.

When is the best time to visit Glyka Nera (Sweetwater)?

The best time to visit Glyka Nera (Sweetwater) is May-Oct. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Glyka Nera (Sweetwater) have?

Glyka Nera (Sweetwater) has fine grey pebbles.

Is Glyka Nera (Sweetwater) good for swimming?

Cool and crystal-clear, freshwater springs bubbling up through the shingle.

Photo: Giannaras11 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source