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Katarti, a small beach nestled at the mouth of a narrow gorge, is situated 73km south of the city of Heraklion, at the base of Cape Oxa on Crete island. This secluded beach is enveloped by the untamed and majestic landscape of the Asterousia Range, lying southwest of Kofinas peak. One rugged dirt track from Salamias bay provides road access to the beach, but primarily, it is reached by boat or on foot from Agios Ioannis or Tripiti beach, located 2.5km westward.
The region is a haven for fishing enthusiasts as the rocky seabed still teems with fish, despite the damaging illegal use of dynamite by some locals. Katarti’s coastline is adorned with white pebbles and its waters are crystal clear and deep, while the surrounding rocky shores are strikingly beautiful. The beach is flanked by tall cliffs, a natural extension of the gorge’s walls into the sea, offering both wind protection and shade.
The name Katarti, translating to mast in Greek, is inspired by a tall boulder in the sea nearby. Some locals also refer to it as Arkouda, meaning bear, asserting that the rock formations resemble a bear!
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The water colour of the Katarti beach is blue.
The Katarti beach has pebbles as its sand type.
The water at the Katarti beach is deep.
The sea surface at the Katarti beach is usually calm.
The Katarti beach is usually quiet with fewer crowds.
There are no facilities available at the Katarti beach.
The Katarti beach can be accessed by boat or walking.
The Katarti beach is nudism friendly and is ideal for snorkeling/spearfishing. There are rock shades available on the Katarti beach.
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