Skinaria Beach otherwise known as Shinaria Beach is situated 3km south of the village Lefkogia, in Greece, in the east part of the Plakias area. This isolated small beach of grey sand and fine pebbles,(which are comfortable to lie on) with deep clear waters of green/blue.
The seabed is rocky, but on the north part of the beach, it is sandy. Underwater there are all types of local marine biology, in abundance, little wonder the right-hand side of the beach is heavily used by the diving school from Rethymnon, and the left-hand part remains a nudist enclave.
Good to Know
- Beach Type Beaches and Coves
- Facilities There is a small tavern offering a few umbrellas and refreshments.
- Nudist Status Tolerated / Clothing Optional
- Ease of Access Straight forward, but without boardwalks.
Getting There
- Town / County / State Foinikas, Kríti - Crete, Greece.
- Zip / Postal Code 740 60
- Directions Skinaria Beach can be reached via a narrow road that starts from Lefkogia. As you head to Plakias from Rethymnon, you meet the taverns "Stelios" and "Vassilis" in Lefkogia, turn left. You will then travel a very narrow road from Lefkogia for approx 2km which leads to the beach.
Coordinates
- Latitude 35.166203
- Longitude 24.421696
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