Voulisma Beach is one of the nicest stretches of actual white sand in Crete, even if the name translates to “Golden Beach”. The main point, though, is that there is actual sand, not just rocks or even those patches of small pebbles the Greeks so loosely term as beaches.

The best of several beaches in the gorgeous, turquoise Mirabello Bay, Voulisma Beach is the best place for sunbathing and watersports in the northeast corner of Crete. Not far from the main urban centre of Agio Nikolaos but worlds away in feel, it features a gentle, shallow slope perfect for families. Plus, it is set in a lovely green valley full of olive trees, pine forest, citrus fruit and plenty of little creeks and springs.

Is Voulisma Beach Worth Visiting?
Yes, as another of Crete’s Blue Flag beaches, Voulisma Beach is renowned for its cleanliness, facilities and generally perfect conditions. It boasts fine white sand, a shallow, smooth seabed and amazing views just a short drive from Agios Nikolaos.

Voulisma Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches on Crete, although that beauty can come at the price of big crowds in high season. Nonetheless, Voulisma Beach is magnificent, with perfect sand and clear turquoise water set in a fantastic, lush valley. Well worth braving the crowds to find your ideal spot or, even better, visiting in the shoulder season to enjoy the same great weather without all the people.

But don’t let all this talk of crowds deter you, since it is a fairly large beach (around 700 metres long) and there are also several more nice little beaches very close to Voulisma if things happen to feel a bit hectic the day you’re there.

The beach is just a 5-minute walk (or very short drive) from the charming village of Istro, there are several good tavernas nearby and a fair-sized parking lot just off the highway (although you probably need to get there early in summer). There are also a number of places renting water sports equipment – everything from kayaks and floaties to pedalos and jet-skis.

Voulisma Beach Bar
This handy little bar located just above the beach is perfect for snacks and refreshments and they will even serve you at your lounger. Or, if you’re looking for something a little more substantial, take a short jaunt across the road to the wonderful Taverna Kavos. They serve delicious Cretan specialities, are known for their friendly service and there is even a playground to keep the kids occupied until it’s time to head back to the beach.

You Can Go down the mountain by not very steep and long stairs. The view is very picturesque, the beach is not for nothing called Golden Sands (sand here is small and light). More free, but the eastern part is not equipped, the nudists rest there. On the rest of the part is always crowded, especially at the height of the season. So it's better to get ahead of time.

Infrastructure and smooth landscape allow you to rest safely with your children. There is a shower, a rescue station, a changing cabanas, a service for rolling beach accessories and renting water sports equipment. There is a bar beach here. There are several parking areas on top of the hotel and free municipal parking on the west side. There are also several taverns and hotels.

Greece - a country with a long length from north to south, so the recommendations will vary depending on the place where you are going. The holiday season begins in May and reaches a peak in July-August: there are too many tourists, and the temperature on the southern islands reaches 40 degrees, which may still not play a role on the beach, but certainly not suitable for sightseeing. So the best time to relax in Greece is the end of spring-beginning of summer or September-October.

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