- Region
- Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi
- Distance
- About 1 km from Lake Voulismeni
- Beach
- Pebbles, plus a small sandy cove
- Facilities
- Organised; taverna and bars nearby
The beach
The main beach is pebbly and organised, with the Gargadoros taverna next to it and more restaurants and bars nearby. North of the pier, a wooden ladder leads down to a smaller sandy beach.
The water is shallow, turquoise and usually calm, convenient for a swim without leaving town.
Getting there
Walk from the centre or the marina (about 5 minutes from the marina), or take a town bus. From Gargadoros, a coastal footpath of about 5 minutes leads on to Almyros beach.
Nearby
Kitroplatia, the town-centre beach, is about 1 km north. The Folklore and Archaeological museums of Agios Nikolaos are both within walking distance.
Questions before you go
Where is Gargadoros beach?
On the southern edge of Agios Nikolaos, about 1 km south of Lake Voulismeni.
Is Gargadoros sand or pebbles?
The main beach is pebbly; a small sandy beach lies on the other side of the pier.
Can I walk from Gargadoros to Almyros?
Yes, a coastal path takes about 5 minutes.
