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Ligkres

Agia Paraskevi · Crete
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◍ Calculated automatically from the coastline

The orientation is derived automatically from the shore geometry in OpenStreetMap and has not yet been checked by a human. Help us confirm it — tell us below how accurate the forecast turned out.

Beach near the settlement of Agia Paraskevi in Crete. It faces southwest, with a view towards the sea. The landscape is characterized by the natural environment of the area.

Wind & waves: when to go

Real shoreline from OpenStreetMap at a fixed scale so the diagrams are comparable with one another — the dot marks the beach.

The beach faces southwest. With northeasterly winds the air flows offshore and the water near the shore stays flat; with southwesterly 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.

🌅 Sunset over the sea: all year round

The shore faces southwest (243°), 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ligkres beach suitable for children?

In calm seas yes, but the water gets deep fairly quickly — normal supervision applies.

When is the sea calm at Ligkres?

On days with northeasterly (offshore) winds or no wind at all. Check the live score on Beach Radar before you go — it updates all day.

Is Ligkres an organized beach?

No — it is an unspoiled beach with no facilities, so bring water and shade with you.

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Coordinates: 35.13321, 24.53268 · Shore faces: 243° (southwest) · Area: Agia Paraskevi, Crete

Data: Open-Meteo · Mapping: OpenStreetMap · Page last updated: 2026-08-15