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Livadi Beach, Bali

A sandy beach on the south side of the bay of Bali, one of several small coves around the village 34 km east of Rethymno. The Venetians called the village Atali, after the ancient city of Astali, and a restored 17th-century monastery stands on the hill above the bay.

WhatBeach, BaliCrete
WhenMay to November21° in Nov
Getting there Car Bus On foot
CostPublic shoreFree
Water by month typical °C
  1. 16°J
  2. 16°F
  3. 16°M
  4. 17°A
  5. 19°M
  6. 22°J
  7. 25°J
  8. 26°A
  9. 25°S
  10. 23°O
  11. 21°N
  12. 18°D

Expect the sea at about 26 °C in August and 16 °C in January, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages. The swimming season runs from May to November.

Getting in

Access
Livadi is one of several small sandy coves around the bay of Bali, about 700 m south-west of the village centre. The Region of Crete lists the village beaches as reachable by car, bus and on foot, with sunbeds and a lifeguard.
Public transport
KTEL Chania-Rethymno lists Bali as a stop on its network

Cost and facilities

Entry
Free, public shore
Official site
incrediblecrete.gr
Facilities
Lifeguard in seasonRestaurant

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