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Mavros Kolimbos or Agios Panteleimon beach is located 51km southeast of Agios Nikolaos and 16km east of Ierapetra. It is a small settlement near the shore, that has faced mild development during the last decades. There are some rooms to rent around and some small taverns. Mavros Kolimbos is a nice beach with dark grey pebbles and usually calm water. The seabed is rocky in some places, making it ideal for snorkelling. It is totally unorganised, but there are some tamarisk trees around offering natural shade.
You can drive here from Ierapetra by getting the main road heading east to Makrigialos, along the south coastline of Crete. There are also bus services to Makrigialos, that could stop in the area. If you come by car, it is worth visiting the nearby mountainous village of Orino at Thrypti Range and the Gorge of Red Butterflies. In the settlement, you can visit the church of Agios Panteleimonas, after which it takes its second name.
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Mavros Kolimbos means “black pool” in Greek.
Yes, Mavros Kolimbos beach is suitable for swimming, but visitors should be cautious of the strong currents.
Yes, visitors can explore the nearby village of Kalo Chorio and the ancient ruins of Lato.
Yes, visitors can take a bus from Agios Nikolaos to Kalo Chorio and then walk to the beach.
No, Mavros Kolimbos beach is not known for its snorkeling or diving opportunities.
There are a few restaurants and cafes in the nearby village of Kalo Chorio, but none directly on the beach.
Yes, Mavros Kolimbos beach offers a beautiful view of the sunset over the Aegean Sea.
The water colour of the beach is blue.
The beach has pebbles as its sand type.
The beach has a normal water depth.
The sea surface at the beach is usually calm.
The beach has a normal crowd level.
The beach has accommodation options and food/water nearby.
The beach can be accessed through bus services and a paved road.
Yes, there is tree shade available at the beach.
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