Santa Barbara Beach
Long sandy beach on the south coast with shallow water and a few beach bars.
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Santa Barbara beach guide
Santa Barbara is a long beach of fine golden sand on the southwest coast, running on from Marathias; together they're also known locally as Malta or Marta beach.
The seabed is shallow, so it's a good choice for families. There are sunbeds and umbrellas for a small charge, and a few beach bars and tavernas on the rocks at the southern end, which also give some shade.
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About Santa Barbara
- Is Santa Barbara a sandy beach?
- Yes, Santa Barbara is a sandy beach. Facilities: sunbeds, taverna, and family friendly.
- Is it easy to park at Santa Barbara?
- Free parking. There's usually space, even in high season. You can drive right up to the beach.
- When is Santa Barbara least crowded?
- It's rarely crowded, even in August. Outside June–September it's quiet all day.
- Which wind is best for swimming at Santa Barbara?
- The beach faces south, so it's calmest when the wind blows from the north and gets waves when it blows from the south.