Beach
Vai Beach
Sitia, Crete
About Vai Beach
Vai lies in the far east of Crete, north of Palekastro. The beach is backed by a protected forest of Cretan date palms (Phoenix theophrasti); the palm grove itself is fenced and may only be viewed from marked paths.
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Information source: Region of Crete official tourism portal · last checked 16/09/2026
Good to know
- Is Vai Beach worth visiting?
- Vai Beach is one of the beach highlights we list in Crete. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near Vai Beach?
- Nearby restaurants are listed on this page. Those already on Woltaro can be booked online; the others are shown for reference with their address and map location.
- When is the best time to visit Vai Beach?
- Shoulder season, late spring and early autumn, is generally quieter and cooler than midsummer, when popular spots in Crete are busiest around midday.
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