The beach is really nice, although it can get a bit windy. It has a sandy shore and a variety of amenities, such as hotels with bars, toilets, and sunbeds. If you want to rent sunbeds for the day, you can do so at the Sentido Unique Blue Resort for €30, which also gives you access to the hotel facilities and waiter service on the beach.
This beach is a great option if you're only visiting Heraklion for the day, like we did on a cruise. It's just a 10-minute taxi ride from the port, and the fare is around €20 each way.
The airport runway is located at the end of the beach, which is ideal for plane enthusiasts. However, the planes are far enough away that they won't disturb you.