Stalis Beach
Stalis Beach
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- honeybee16828 contributionsLovely sandy beachIts a great beach, very long and good to walk at the edge of the sea. Plenty of sunbeds and shades, vary in price most are around 8 euros for 2 beds and a shade, some are free at the end towards Malia. The sea can be a bit rough when it's windy, but fun to play in the waves - beware of the lifeguard flags as the red goes up when the waves are strong. Lovely and warm due to the shallow shore, you can walk out quite a way. Some interesting rocks, but be careful, they're very sharp! Good sand for the little ones, plenty of sand castle time.Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 24 September 2023
- 81margaretPontefract, United Kingdom1,986 contributionsSandyGreat sandy beach. Several life guards. You have to walk quite a long way in before water gets deep. Lots of sun loungers and plenty of taverna's. Great safe beachVisited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 September 2023
- Thebates22Chester, United Kingdom2,070 contributionsGreat clean, family friendly sandy beach.Visited as a couple in late May 2024 - Great clean family friendly sandy beach, plenty of sun beds and beach side bars to get refreshments / toilet facilities, as well as water sports places for jet ski’s etc. The further you walk down the beach there are a few bars offering free sun beds, however most places charge between €8 - €12 for 2 beds/ 1 table/ 1 umbrella. We opted to stay near a bar called Akti (see separate review) and paid €8 per day. Ocean is shallow and child friendly (although supervision is still highly recommended). If the wind picks up it can get wavey so be mindful with little ones.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 May 2024
- Alexandra Roxan... BAlba Iulia, Romania30 contributionsGreat beachMy favorite place in Crete. This year was the second time we go there. Sandy beach, very good beach bats and atmosphere. 10 euro a set of 2 sunbeds and one umbrela. Very delicous food.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 28 July 2024
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Munich, Germany2,983 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Honestly I am not delighted not only with the beach, but also with Crete. I imagined a more comfortable holiday, at least like in Chalkidiki, where we were taken by transfer to the beach club, here we had to walk almost 2 kilometers to the beach and, accordingly, the same distance back, only because there was an unequipped rocky beach closer to the hotel. This 5 km long beach was completely sandy and equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas, but that was where its advantages ended. If in Halkidiki it was enough for us to buy 2 drinks and for the same money we were provided with all types of sunbeds for every taste and an umbrella, then here we pay separately for sunbeds, and drinks separately. We “landed” on the first section of the beach we came across, but I don’t think it would have been better anywhere, maybe the equipment would have looked a little more attractive, but it would have also cost more.
The first drawback of the beach is the huge waves. I had the impression that we were somewhere in Tenerife, on the ocean, the sea was so restless every day, only one day out of all there was a calm sea, when I took the photo, all the other days the wave washed over from head to toe, swimming you can’t name it, it’s dangerous that you can choke on sea waterand not really take a dip or swim, a constant struggle with the waves.
The second drawback was the constant wind, which blew away the beach towels, which had to be weighed down with stones so that they did not fly away. Those who spent more time here bought special huge clothespins for towels.
The third and very important drawback is that on the beach there is no semblance of a shower or a device to wash your feet from the sand, which usually belongs to the normal European service.
In addition, the sun was burning, everyone was “sunbathing”, mostly under umbrellas, fortunately they were made of translucent mesh, I almost didn’t get tanned. The composition of sea water also leaves much to be desired; the water with these “breaking” waves is so saturated with minerals that it is not easy for an allergy sufferer to tolerate it.
The positive aspects include the fact that the owner of our section of the beach, a rather kind person, took good care of the equipment, everything worked, he also removed the garbage with a special device, it was clean and, if desired, you could order food and drink, some of People which lay under the whole day with umbrellas,they ordered food , he brought it, put the food on the table under the umbrella, the food looked nice. I tried to get Frappe coffee from him, like in Halkidiki, he brought it, I didn’t like it, the cup was small, not a glass for Long Drinks, like in Halkidiki, and no one gives you a bottle of water, like there.
My conclusion is this: despite the obvious efforts on the part of the owner of the beach, I would hardly come back again; for me, such a vacation is a too extreme.
Written 13 October 2023
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Off their P
Manchester, UK4,015 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
During our trip along the north coast of the island we saw many beaches and most of them were pebbles.
Not this one. It is a lovely traditional soft sand Beach and has a lot going for it. We spent some long days down there and really enjoyed ourselves.
Son loungers with a parasol are available for rent at €5 for a complete set with table. These are usually attached to a restaurantAnd they allow you to use their facilities while also offering beach service.
There are lots of shops nearby should you need any provisions and it is only metres from the town Main Street. The sea is quite calm and it seems safe for swimming.
Not this one. It is a lovely traditional soft sand Beach and has a lot going for it. We spent some long days down there and really enjoyed ourselves.
Son loungers with a parasol are available for rent at €5 for a complete set with table. These are usually attached to a restaurantAnd they allow you to use their facilities while also offering beach service.
There are lots of shops nearby should you need any provisions and it is only metres from the town Main Street. The sea is quite calm and it seems safe for swimming.
Written 28 June 2021
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Thebates22
Chester, UK2,070 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Visited as a couple in late May 2024 - Great clean family friendly sandy beach, plenty of sun beds and beach side bars to get refreshments / toilet facilities, as well as water sports places for jet ski’s etc.
The further you walk down the beach there are a few bars offering free sun beds, however most places charge between €8 - €12 for 2 beds/ 1 table/ 1 umbrella. We opted to stay near a bar called Akti (see separate review) and paid €8 per day.
Ocean is shallow and child friendly (although supervision is still highly recommended). If the wind picks up it can get wavey so be mindful with little ones.
The further you walk down the beach there are a few bars offering free sun beds, however most places charge between €8 - €12 for 2 beds/ 1 table/ 1 umbrella. We opted to stay near a bar called Akti (see separate review) and paid €8 per day.
Ocean is shallow and child friendly (although supervision is still highly recommended). If the wind picks up it can get wavey so be mindful with little ones.
Written 26 May 2024
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Bo G
4 contributions
Jun 2022
The sandy beach is about 2 km long, with multiple bars offering sunbeds - either for a fee or in exchange for consumption of drinks/food. There are a couple of lifeguard posts, as well as activity centers offering parasailing, water jets, banana/couch rides, etc. There's a patch of endemic Cretan palms in the eastern part of the beach.
Written 8 June 2022
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Jake A
Grantham, UK3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
I was nothing short of amazed by this beach I stumbled across whilst staying in the nearby beach of Hersonissos. After our first night in Hersonissos I noticed the beaches were quite rocky and not very big at all. After a quick google search of local beaches I found this and it didn’t disappoint. Golden sand, perfect clear water for as far as you could see and many activities for children and adults to do if they so wish. €3.50 a sunbed with an umbrella all day was a lot cheaper than I anticipated and the nearby bakeries and shops made it a cheap day all in all by the time we’d got food and drinks for the day. A taxi rank was right near the beach aswell so made commuting back to our hotel easy aswell. Would definitely come back here and am planning to do so in the future.
Written 6 July 2023
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Andrew
Milton Keynes, UK45 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Very busy beach with every restaurant or hotel having their pitch of sunbeds and umbrellas. Prices for these range from 8 euros to 15 for 2 sunbeds. Lots of people and families that won’t pay for the sunbeds so just lay their towels wherever they wish sometimes right in the space you’ve just paid euros for. Stalis itself is very commercial with lots of bars and restaurants maybe to many. Plus every 3 or 4 business is a car or quad bike hire place. Roads very busy with young people riding motor bikes and quad bikes so watch your back !!!! The old town is a totally different area with better restaurants and bars with lots of atmosphere and places for a romantic meal or drink. All in all my wife and myself enjoyed our stay just a few things took the shine off it being an ideal holiday destination.
Written 27 July 2024
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honeybee168
Hull28 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Its a great beach, very long and good to walk at the edge of the sea.
Plenty of sunbeds and shades, vary in price most are around 8 euros for 2 beds and a shade, some are free at the end towards Malia.
The sea can be a bit rough when it's windy, but fun to play in the waves - beware of the lifeguard flags as the red goes up when the waves are strong.
Lovely and warm due to the shallow shore, you can walk out quite a way.
Some interesting rocks, but be careful, they're very sharp!
Good sand for the little ones, plenty of sand castle time.
Plenty of sunbeds and shades, vary in price most are around 8 euros for 2 beds and a shade, some are free at the end towards Malia.
The sea can be a bit rough when it's windy, but fun to play in the waves - beware of the lifeguard flags as the red goes up when the waves are strong.
Lovely and warm due to the shallow shore, you can walk out quite a way.
Some interesting rocks, but be careful, they're very sharp!
Good sand for the little ones, plenty of sand castle time.
Written 24 September 2023
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David L
Truro, UK23 contributions
Sept 2022
Stalis has several beached,seperated by small rocky outcrops. The town beaches are always busy,chairs and umbrellas at various prices,dependant on the bars/tavernas adjacent. Some gave free chairs if you used the bar/taverna. For me the best beach was towards Malia,in the Ikarus resort hotel. Chairs go first choice to residents,but you can get one if you want. I found a clear area at the end of the beach with no chairs and just laid on the sand. The water is clean and shallow on all the beaches here,but there can be a bit of undertow on the Eastern beach.
Written 1 October 2022
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M H
2 contributions
Jul 2023
Great entertainment , one of the best is the disco dj night, yesterday was an unbelievable party, best night by far, as long as we stayed. You can see happy people dancing around, such a nice feeling. Great dj knows how to make the people dancing. Amazing beach front hotel, nice lounge areas.
Written 24 July 2023
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81margaret
Pontefract, UK1,986 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Great sandy beach. Several life guards. You have to walk quite a long way in before water gets deep. Lots of sun loungers and plenty of taverna's. Great safe beach
Written 25 September 2023
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Going here tomorrow is there many restaurants my daughter can be fussy when it comes to her food.
Written 14 July 2023
Are there places at the beach that have lockers for your valuables?
Written 12 August 2022
Is there jet skis available at Stalis beach?
Written 30 August 2021
Are there any bicycle rentals in Stalis, where I can rent a good bike for exploring the nearer area?
Thanks a lot!
Written 30 August 2021
Coming to Stalis October was wondering if most bars and pubs restaurants still be open
October 11th -18th
Written 31 August 2019
I would think quite a few places will still be open as this is quite a touristy resort and when we went, outside peak season, there was plenty of choice.
Written 31 August 2019
Hi, can anyone tell me where along Stalis beach is best for sun beds which aren’t all really close together? Would rather visit where people aren’t all on top of each other. Thanks 🙂
Written 23 July 2019
if you walk along beach you will find space ,we use babel beach bar thanasis is a great host with his wife maria with free sunbeds toliets showers and no pressure to buy food or drinks .
Written 24 July 2019
What’s the deal with the sun beds on the beach. Are there any that are just pay up front and how much ? Any recommendations and Thanks in advance
Written 13 June 2019
Most of the beach areas near to the hotels or promenades are "under the control" of beachside Tavernas, bars or Hotels so finding a decent place to lay on the beach free of charge is difficult. The sunbeds and sunbrellas can be hired for 3 to 7 euros per person per day. Theres no freebies even if you order food and drinks from the "controlling" bars, taverns or hotels. My tip travel to the outskirts of wherever your staying where the beaches are better bigger and you can find a lovely uncrowded spot free of "unjustified contollers" charges and unhygenic pests offering facial, back or foot massages that do more harm than good to your body parts. Arina beach between Hersonosis and Heraklion is a lovely beach, big, nice sand and great for kids. Otherwise just outside Malia, near the Palace Archeological site is a lovely big beach which is also Free to use and great for kids too. Basically if you've had the misfortune to book a holiday in Hersonosis, Stalis or Malia then the best plan is Hire a car for the duration of your stay to travel to better beaches and far more interesting places than you will find in these 3 places. HAVE A NICE HOLIDAY.
Written 16 June 2019
We didn't use a spa while we were there, but it's a fairly touristy spot, especially in high season. Most hotels in the area offer a spa and you can use them even if you're staying somewhere else. Also, I'd be surprised if there weren't spa services on offer in some of the local shops in the main town.
Written 3 March 2019
Can you hire wheel chairs in Stalis if needed also are the subways disabled friendly
Written 4 February 2019
Approach to the beach is fairly level and there are mats on the beach. Didn't see wheelchairs for hire, but did see some people on mobility scooters. Try looking online to see if any local hire outlets offer them?
Written 3 March 2019
Hi, are there any live music bands in the bars at night
Written 15 November 2018
Not when we were there in late season, but I think there are in high season.
Written 18 November 2018
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