Amenities from OpenStreetMap — they may have changed and the list is not exhaustive.
Sandy beach near the settlement of Prinos, oriented towards the northwest. The landscape is characteristic of the area.
Real shoreline from OpenStreetMap at a fixed scale so the diagrams are comparable with one another — the dot marks the beach.
The beach faces northwest. With southeasterly winds the air flows offshore and the water near the shore stays flat; with northwesterly winds the sea builds up waves onto the beach. The orientation is computed from the shape of the shore; how much its bay shelters it has not been checked yet.
The shore faces northwest (312°), so all year round the sun sets within its field of view, over the water.
An estimate based on the orientation of the shore — a headland or island opposite may hide the horizon.
In calm seas yes, but the water gets deep fairly quickly — normal supervision applies.
On days with southeasterly (offshore) winds or no wind at all. Check the live score on Beach Radar before you go — it updates all day.
No — it is an unspoiled beach with no facilities, so bring water and shade with you.
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Coordinates: 35.41382, 24.6453 · Shore faces: 312° (northwest) · Area: Prinos, Crete · Shore type: Sand
Data: Open-Meteo · Mapping: OpenStreetMap · Page last updated: 2026-08-15