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Agios Pavlos / Selouda
Remote dark-sand and pebble coast with a distinctive Byzantine chapel on the E4 east of Agia Roumeli, reachable only on foot or by boat.
Today: good for swimming during the day
22 °C · Wind 4 km/h · Rain 15 % · Waves 0.6 m
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How this place fits into a Crete day
Agios Pavlos combines a remote coastal walk with a distinctive Byzantine chapel and an unorganised beach. If you want a deliberate E4 outing, the approach is part of the appeal. With no road connection, however, you need a reliable plan for getting back; it is not a spontaneous stop between two drives.
- Time on site
- 60–150 minutes
- Walking
- about 60 minutes
- Crowds
- usually quieter
Strong if you want
- • hiking
- • history
- • nature
- • shade
- • snorkelling
- • swimming
- • views
Less suitable if
- • you want a beach beside the car. Agios Pavlos is reached on foot or by boat, and the return journey needs arranging too.
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More about this place
Between Agia Roumeli and Loutro, Agios Pavlos sits on a coastline where the journey is as much part of the experience as the destination. A dark pebble-and-sand shore, a distinctive stone Byzantine chapel and views over the Libyan Sea make this different from a conventional beach stop. Do not expect organised beach facilities.
The coastal E4 leads this way from Agia Roumeli; suitable boat access may offer an alternative. Neither the chapel nor the beach has road access, and Agia Roumeli itself is generally reached by sea or on foot. Plan the entire outward and return journey, allowing for daylight, weather and any boat arrangements—not just the time you intend to spend by the water.
Agios Pavlos suits travellers who want to combine coastal walking, history and perhaps a swim. It is not an impromptu beach day with an easy return or guaranteed places to eat. Bring water and suitable footwear, and check the actual sea conditions before entering the water.
Before you set off
Getting there
Access via the coastal E4 from Agia Roumeli or by boat. No road access. Proper footwear, water and sufficient daylight are essential.
Parking
No parking at the destination. The practical trailhead is Agia Roumeli, itself reached by ferry or on foot.
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