Makrigialos Beach

Location Eastern Crete, Lasithi. At the south coast Beach Name Makrigialo Other spellings: Makri Gialo, Makris Gialos, Makry Gialo, Makrys Gialos, Makrygialos, Makrigialos My Rating Overall 1 = beach was fine for swimming and sunbathing one time Beach Large pebbles Sea Floor Sand Water 2 = nice sea, we had a nice swim but we did not notice anything special about the water (These are just my own unscientific observation of the water feel and appearance) My family and I enjoy the water when it is crystal clear, and cool instead of warm. We don' like visible floating particles of any kind or algae settled on the beach. Clothing Topless sunbathing is not common Access Good = paved road all the way to the beach, parking near the beach Amenities Restaurant (on the beach) Bar (on the beach) Town within walking distance Hotel on the beach   RV / Camper Accessibility Site is unsuitable for RV parking (no room for campers near the site) Snorkeling S = only sand bottom Notes

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Visitors' Reports:

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Beach Report by Sue
Beach Location Makriyalos, crete
Beach Name Markiyalos
Year Last Visited 2000-2005
Rating 3=Good (would choose it for swimming among other beaches if we were in the area)
Beach Sand
Sea Floor Sand
Water 3/5
Clothing Topless is not common
Access Fair = Accessible by car, poor road condition
Restaurant Yes
Bar yes
Town within walking distance yes
Hotel yes
Snorkeling Sandy sea floor
Comments I have been to this resort on 3 occassions, and really enjoyed all 3 trips. Unfortunately on our last visit we arrive a couple of days after a very big storm, which basically wiped out the beach (well all the sand). I would recommend this resort for couple, older people and familys if children love the beach, as there is really not much else. I would not recommend if you want load music/bars/disco, etc.

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Beach Report by Lesley
Beach Name Makry Gialos
Year Last Visited 2000-2005
Rating 5=Superb (best we visited. Worth going far out of our way to swim there again)
Beach Sand
Sea Floor Sand
Water 5/5
Clothing Topless is not common
Access Fair = Accessible by car, poor road condition
Restaurant Yes
Bar yes
Town within walking distance yes
Organized yes
Snorkeling Sandy sea floor
Comments Beautiful quiet spot, planty of excellent places to eat

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Beach by Name (on file)
Beach Location Crete
Beach Name Makry Gialos
Year Last Visited 2000-2005
rating 5=Superb (best we visited. Worth going far out of our way to swim there again)
Beach Sand
Sea Floor Sand
Water 4/5
Clothing Topless is not common
Access Fair = Accessible by car, poor road condition
Restaurant Yes
Bar yes
Town within walking distance yes
Organized yes
Hotel yes
RV, Camper Accessibility Site suitable for parking for the day, but not for camping
Snorkeling Sandy sea floor
Comments It is a beautilful beach and you can bring children with you.

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Beach Report By	John Bennett
Beach_Location	Eastern Crete
Beach_Name	Makrigialos
Year_Last_Visited	2000-2005
rating	4=Very Good (would go out of our way to swim there again)
Beach	Sand
Sea_Floor	Sand
Water	4/5
Clothing	Topless is not common
Access	Good = Paved road all the way to the beach. Parking near the beach
Restaurant	Yes
Bar	yes
Town_within_walking_distance	yes
Organized	yes
RV,_Camper_Accessibility	Site suitable for parking for the day, but not for camping
Snorkeling	Sandy sea floor
Comments	We've been going to Makrigialos, on & off for the last 20 years. We've seen major changes such as the harbour being built but it still retains the qualities that attacted us in the first place. Good beach, very child friendly, food is generally good to very good and the bars are friendly. Our kids are now grown up and it is not teenager friendly - although they still occasionally come with us. Went in Oct for the first time this year. Different, less busy.

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