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Παραλία Κούμ Καπί (Kum Kapisi)

Type

Mixed

Wind exposure

Moderate

Parking

No

Kids

Not ideal

Bathing water · EU 2026 : Excellent
Source: EEA (2026 report)
usually calmusually quiet1.5/5
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FAQ

Is Παραλία Κούμ Καπί (Kum Kapisi) a sandy beach?

Παραλία Κούμ Καπί (Kum Kapisi) is a sand beach with blue water, in the west region of Crete.

Is the water clean at Παραλία Κούμ Καπί (Kum Kapisi)?

Παραλία Κούμ Καπί (Kum Kapisi) holds the EU bathing-water rating "Excellent", the highest of the four EU categories, for the 2025 season, under the European Bathing Water Directive (source: European Environment Agency).

Is the sea calm at Παραλία Κούμ Καπί (Kum Kapisi)?

The sea at Παραλία Κούμ Καπί (Kum Kapisi) is usually calm. For today's live wind and wave conditions, see our "where to swim today" page.

Is Παραλία Κούμ Καπί (Kum Kapisi) suitable for children?

The water at Παραλία Κούμ Καπί (Kum Kapisi) is shallow, which suits children well.

Is Παραλία Κούμ Καπί (Kum Kapisi) crowded?

Παραλία Κούμ Καπί (Kum Kapisi) is usually quiet.

Are there sunbeds and facilities at Παραλία Κούμ Καπί (Kum Kapisi)?

At Παραλία Κούμ Καπί (Kum Kapisi) you will find: accommodation nearby, food and water nearby.

Is there parking at Παραλία Κούμ Καπί (Kum Kapisi)?

No, Παραλία Κούμ Καπί (Kum Kapisi) does not have dedicated parking. Access: served by bus, paved road.

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