Mades beach (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Mades beach?
What makes it 30% Baby-Friendly: Babies are allowed, but strollers snag on pebbles, shade costs extra, toilets lack changing tables and water deepens fast, so parents must bring full gear and watch infants constantly.
Positives:
- Free beach access: No entry fee or parking cost ensures easy budget planning.
- Basic facilities: Free showers and toilets are steps away from the shore.
- Resort upgrade option: You can buy a day pass at Athina Palace for baby-friendly pools and play areas.
Challenges:
- Pebbly shoreline: Stroller wheels struggle on pebbles; use a baby carrier instead.
- Limited shade: No natural shade forces you to rent or bring umbrellas.
- No baby rooms: No changing stations or nursing rooms; bring your own mat and wipes.
What is Mades beach?
- A narrow pebbled bay on Crete’s northern shore, framed by limestone cliffs and two small offshore islets.
- A public beach along the Malevizi coast near Ligaria, featuring basic facilities such as paid sunbeds, umbrellas and a beach bar.
- A gently inclined pebble shore where the Aegean deposits stones, with the Athina Palace Resort & Spa rising directly behind the beach.
What is so special about Mades beach for with baby?
- Free entry and close parking for easy arrivals
- Outdoor showers and toilets within steps of the water
- Rent umbrellas or bring shade to protect your baby
- Option to use Athina Palace Resort facilities with a day pass
- Quiet pebble bay ideal for gentle paddling and naps
Note: Mades beach is 30% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Heraklion for a more suitable experience.
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