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Vai Beach — Greece
Exotic sands

Vai Beach

Palekastro, East Crete · 🇬🇷 Greece

Renowned⚑ Blue FlagEurope

A palm-backed golden cove at Crete's far eastern tip that looks transplanted from the tropics.

In season the water at Vai Beach (Palekastro, East Crete, Greece) reaches about 25°C. Best months: May–Oct. The beach flies the Blue Flag for water quality and safety.

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Sea temperature
~25°C in the warm season
Water
Clear turquoise, shallow and calm
Sand
Soft pale-gold sand at the foot of Europe's largest natural palm grove
Swimming
Gentle shallow entry, sheltered and family-friendly
Best time to visit
May–Oct
Setting
Thousands of native Cretan date palms filling the valley behind the bay
Beach type
Exotic sands
Blue Flag
Yes
Region
Europe

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Vai Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is Vai Beach?

Vai Beach is at Palekastro, on the coast of Greece.

What is the sea temperature at Vai Beach?

In the warm season the sea at Vai Beach reaches about 25°C. Clear turquoise, shallow and calm.

When is the best time to visit Vai Beach?

The best time to visit Vai Beach is May–Oct. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Vai Beach have?

Vai Beach has soft pale-gold sand at the foot of Europe's largest natural palm grove.

Is Vai Beach good for swimming?

Gentle shallow entry, sheltered and family-friendly.

Does Vai Beach have Blue Flag status?

Yes — Vai Beach holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.

Photo: Przemek Pietrak (CC BY-SA 3.0) · source