Sandy beach · Malia Municipal Unit, Greece

Aelos Beach

A sandy beach in Malia Municipal Unit, Greece. The bay opens toward the north across more than 50 km of open sea, so expect waves when the wind comes from that side. The water stays shallow, about 0.6 m deep 50 m out, which suits children and wading. Further out it reaches roughly 4.7 m at 400 m. Bathing water has been rated Excellent in each of the last 4 seasons. It is one of 3 beaches around Malia Municipal Unit; the nearest is Παραλία Μαλίων, 2.1 km away.

SurfaceSandy
Wave shelterPartly exposedopen to the north, 50 km of sea
Depth0.6 m at 50 m outshallow entry
Bathing waterExcellent4 of the last 4 seasons rated Excellent
Tidal range7 cmbarely noticeable
Tree cover1%open, treeless surroundings

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Where it is

35.2928, 25.4565 · Google Maps · OpenStreetMap

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