- Region
- Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi
- Distance
- About 2.5 km from the centre
- Beach
- Long sand, shallow
- Facilities
- Umbrellas, lifeguard, showers, water sports
The beach
Almyros is the city's most popular beach and gets busy. It is well organised, with sunbeds, showers, a lifeguard, Blue Flag status, plenty of water sports and a few canteens. Small hotels and apartments sit at the southern end.
The Almyros river flows into the sea all year, so some spots are surprisingly cold.
The wetland
Behind the beach is the protected Almyros wetland, with reeds, palms, eucalyptus and rare birds. Keep to the paths and keep dogs on a lead.
Getting there
Buses run from town, and there is parking near the beach. On foot, a coastal path of about 5 minutes runs along the rocks from Gargadoros beach, which is about 5 minutes south of the marina. Ammoudara beach is 1.1 km further south-east.
Questions before you go
How far is Almyros beach from Agios Nikolaos?
About 2.5 km south of the centre; walkable via Gargadoros.
Is Almyros good for children?
Yes, shallow and usually calm, with a lifeguard in season.
Why is the water cold in places?
The Almyros river flows into the sea all year.
