Itanos Beach
east Crete
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Type
Mixed
Wind exposure
Moderate
Parking
No
Kids
Not ideal
Bathing water · EU 2026 : Excellent
Source: EEA (2026 report)
usually calmmoderately busy in season★ 4.3/5
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Is Itanos Beach a sandy beach?
Itanos Beach is a sand beach with turquoise water, in the east region of Crete.
Is the water clean at Itanos Beach?
Itanos 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 Itanos Beach?
The sea at Itanos Beach is usually calm. For today's live wind and wave conditions, see our "where to swim today" page.
Is Itanos Beach suitable for children?
The water at Itanos Beach is of normal depth.
Is Itanos Beach crowded?
Itanos Beach is moderately busy in season.
Is there parking at Itanos Beach?
No, Itanos Beach does not have dedicated parking. Access: paved road.
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