#224 European Rank

Kedrodasos

near Elafonissi, Crete, Greece•Libyan Sea• Best Season: May, June, July, August, September, October

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EDITORIAL SCORE

4.61/ 5.0

SEA TEMPERATURE

25.3°C

August 30-year average

DAILY BUDGET

€36/day

SAND & SHORELINE

Golden Sand

Shallow & Gentle

Sea Temperature by Month

30-year monthly averages for near Elafonissi, Crete · NOAA satellite data

Swipe 12 months ⇄

Warm Bathwater

Jan

16.4°C

Air 22°C

Feb

15.8°C

Air 23°C

Mar

15.9°C

Air 25°C

Apr

16.7°C

Air 28°C

May

18.9°C

Air 31°C

Jun

21.8°C

Air 34°C

Jul

24.1°C

Air 36°C

Peak

Aug

25.3°C

Air 36°C

Sep

24.7°C

Air 34°C

Oct

23.3°C

Air 31°C

Nov

21.0°C

Air 27°C

Dec

18.3°C

Air 24°C

Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology

Swimmable 6 Jun – 15 Nov (>21°C) · 162 days

30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Greece Sea Temperatures

Score Breakdown

Scenery & Setting4.6 / 5

Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.7 / 5

Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5

Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5

Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5

Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5

About Kedrodasos

A wild, facility-free 'cedar forest' beach where junipers grow to the edge of turquoise shallows next to Elafonissi.

Key Beach Facts

Official Records

•Access: Unpaved track off Elafonisi road followed by a 10-15 min downhill hike

•Protected Status / Environment: Natura 2000 protected coastal juniper forest (Juniperus phoenicea / macrocarpa), fragile ecosystem with strict leave-no-trace rules

•Notable Feature: Dense twisted ancient juniper grove providing natural shade right along white sand and turquoise lagoons

Official Tourism Authorities:visitgreece.gr

Amenities & Facilities

Bathrooms

Showers

Free Parking

Yes

Food / Tavernas

Yes

Good for Kids

Yes

Dog Friendly

Yes

Lifeguard on Duty

Sunbed & Umbrella Rentals

Natural Cliff/Pine Shade

Yes

Wheelchair Accessible

Snorkeling & Watersports

Yes

Nudist / FKK Friendly

Getting There & Local Notes

Getting there:

Located near near Elafonissi, Crete. Accessible via regional coastal roads (35.265°N, 23.538°E).

•Warm and shallow over a sandy, rocky bed.

•A wild cedar-grove beach with no facilities beside Elafonissi.

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

CHQ / HER · 40m drive

Scenic drive along the Northern Crete coastal highway.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kedrodasos

What is the water temperature at Kedrodasos?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Kedrodasos averages 25.3°C (78°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Kedrodasos?

Kedrodasos is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in near Elafonissi, Crete, Greece.

Is Kedrodasos good for families with kids?

Yes, Kedrodasos is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.

Are there parking and facilities at Kedrodasos?

Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.

Getting Around & Activities

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