Trachilos Beach beach in west Crete

Trachilos Beach

west 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 wavyusually quiet1.5/5
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FAQ

Is Trachilos Beach a sandy beach?

Trachilos Beach is a sand beach with blue water, in the west region of Crete.

Is the water clean at Trachilos Beach?

Trachilos 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 Trachilos Beach?

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

Is Trachilos Beach suitable for children?

The water at Trachilos Beach is of normal depth.

Is Trachilos Beach crowded?

Trachilos Beach is usually quiet.

Are there sunbeds and facilities at Trachilos Beach?

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

Is there parking at Trachilos Beach?

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

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Photo: © Zoran Kurelić Rabko / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons