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Polyrizos Beach

Type

Mixed

Wind exposure

Moderate

Parking

No

Kids

Not ideal

Bathing water · EU 2026 : Excellent
Source: EEA (2026 report)
usually calmmoderately busy in season4.5/5
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FAQ

Is Polyrizos Beach a sandy beach?

Polyrizos Beach is a sand beach with blue water, in the central region of Crete.

Is the water clean at Polyrizos Beach?

Polyrizos Beach 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 Polyrizos Beach?

The sea at Polyrizos Beach is usually calm. For today's live wind and wave conditions, see our "where to swim today" page.

Is Polyrizos Beach suitable for children?

The water at Polyrizos Beach is of normal depth.

Is Polyrizos Beach crowded?

Polyrizos Beach is moderately busy in season.

Are there sunbeds and facilities at Polyrizos Beach?

At Polyrizos Beach you will find: accommodation nearby, food and water nearby, sunbeds and umbrellas, showers.

Is there parking at Polyrizos Beach?

No, Polyrizos Beach does not have dedicated parking. Access: paved road.

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