Playgrounds, parks and
Blue Flag beaches also make this part of Crete suitable for families.
Not exact matches
Other good
beaches in the area (easily accessed by bus) include the sandy swathe at Cala Blanca (which has
also been awarded
Blue Flag status for its amenities and the clarity of its water), and Cala d'en Bosch, which is the largest sandy
beach in the area, and offers warm, clear waters and excellent facilities.
Further along is the large Sunny
Beach which
also boasts
Blue Flag status.
Two of the most famous
beaches in the Larnaca area are McKenzie
Beach and
also Phinikoudes
Beach, boasting
blue flag status.
It is
also a university town, has a
blue flag beach, a river navigable for 22 km, a little theatre and many attractions — the Kowie Canoe Trail, Shipwreck hiking trail, Great Fish River Reserve, dune boarding at Mpekweni River mouth, Kap River Nature Reserve, Richmond House Museum, and the little hamlet of Kasouga.
Closer to hand, the smaller
beach at San Agustin has been awarded a
Blue Flag, has lots of amenities, and is
also a great option for bodyboarding and surfing.
You will probably want to avoid King's
Beach, despite its popularity, during peak season, and head to Humewood beach or Wells Estate (each of the aforementioned have had or have Blue Flag status) but Hobie beach just off Shark Rock Pier is also popular, particularly for wind sur
Beach, despite its popularity, during peak season, and head to Humewood
beach or Wells Estate (each of the aforementioned have had or have Blue Flag status) but Hobie beach just off Shark Rock Pier is also popular, particularly for wind sur
beach or Wells Estate (each of the aforementioned have had or have
Blue Flag status) but Hobie
beach just off Shark Rock Pier is also popular, particularly for wind sur
beach just off Shark Rock Pier is
also popular, particularly for wind surfing.
Also close by to the Villa are plenty of
blue flag beaches, where you will find sun loungers,
beach bar and equipment hire.
The town
also boasts lovely
beaches, most notably, Kelly's
Beach, which has
Blue Flag Status and is ideal for swimming.
The four - star VIK Hotel San Antonio is
also located on the seafront, next to the
Blue Flag beach of Playa de Los Pocillos in Puerto del Carmen.
Similarly, Arrifana
Beach, which is
also a recognised
Blue Flag Beach, is located to the north west of the Algarve.
The long stretch of soft
Blue Flag sandy
beach is undoubtedly the highlight of Aghios Georgios but the village itself is
also a lovely place to explore, with traditional tavernas and quaint shops to enjoy.
Meia Praia at Lagos is a large
beach which offers water sports opportunities and is
also adjacent to numerous restaurants, so it should serve a wide range of tastes, and it is
also a
blue flag beach.
Playa Coral,
also known as Playa Mirador II is the latest Cancun
beach to receive the
Blue Flag, the international standard for
beach health and hygiene.
Isla Mujeres and Bacalar Lagoon
also have
Blue Flag beaches.
He
also noted that while Puerto Morelos has
Blue Flag beach status in their sights, they are considering a dog - friendly
beach such as the one in Cancun.