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It is a small heavenly islet just south of Ierapetra, also known as Gaidouronisi. Even though it is uninhabited, during summer daily boat itineraries transfer hundreds of visitors from Ierapetra to Chrissi.
The fragrance of the cedar trees, which cover the whole island forming one of the largest and rarest forests, mixed with the scent of the...
Vai is one of the most well-known beaches worldwide due to its clear blue-green waters and the largest palm forest in Europe, which spreads along its coastline. Owning to its unique beauty, a large number of visitors lies on its sun beds every summer. You can enjoy the sandy beach or take up a sea sport, since the beach is well-organized and...
Kato Zakros is located in a peaceful area of the island, in the eastern part of the district. It has a basic development of tourism, but there are limited choices in accommodation and food. It's a large beach with small pebbles and shallow clear waters. It is not organized with umbrellas, but there are many trees offering shade. After a swim,...
One of the largest beaches in Crete, almost 5km long. With pebbles and mostly shallow waters, it is organized with umbrellas and deck-chairs in some sections, as well as a well maintained camping. In the eastern section of the coastline is the beach Psaropoula, which is more modern and offers some water sports. Another beach, after Psaropoula,...
Even though it is secluded and hard to find, it is a beach worth mentioning because it is truly breathtaking with its crystal clear blue waters. It's a very good choice for those who seek a tranquil place. It isn't organized with umbrellas nor does it have natural shade, so you should be fully prepared if you visit it. Ammoudi is located 30km...
Goudouras Beach, a large peaceful beach with pebbles and clear waters, is located a few kilometers away from Ammoudi. It is not very well organized, although there are some places with umbrellas and taverns nearby. Within easy reach from Goudouras, you can visit Votsalaki Beach, a nearly secluded beach with a dreamy scenery.
Just a few kilometers from Ierapetra, Makrigialos village has become one of the main tourist destinations of the district with a scenery that combines the beauty of the sea and the mountain. It is a long sandy beach with shallow waters, ideal for children. On the beach, there are umbrellas, sunbeds and water sports to spend your time...
It is located right after Makrigialos, a dreamy exotic scenery with clear, shallow, blue waters. Due to its location in front of the local hotel, it is very well-organized with umbrellas, sunbeds and water sports. Next to this cove, there is a second nice beach that is less crowded and ideal for someone looking for a secluded beach.
Belegrina is one of the beaches located on the island of Chrissi across Ierapetra. It is the most popular beach of the island due to its clear blue waters and the white sand that resemble exotic beaches. The beach is located on the north side of the island, where you can get after a short walk from the harbor. On the beach, you will find a few...
Myrtos is a small village near Ierapetra, where the development of tourism has flourished recently. In front of the settlement, there is a beautiful beach with small pebbles and shallow waters, where there are umbrellas, sunbeds and a lifeguard. Moreover, you can take up a water sport and there is, also, a sailing school. Sarikambos beach,...
Within close distance from Ierapetra is located Agia Fotia, a well-known beach in which there are umbrellas and sunbeds with natural shade along its seacoast. It is a small-pebbled beach with crystal clear shallow waters. Beach volley matches are mounted on the beach every year. Several taverns and coffeehouses are located near the beach.
It is located southeast of the district near the settlement of Xirokambos. Due to its location, it is less crowded and can be easily found since it is along the road and its real name is Mizada Ammos. Its waters are blue-green and shallow and it is not organized with umbrellas nor does it have natural shade. In the west and the east of this...
This beach is located near Palekastro and is the largest beach in the area with sunbeds, umbrellas and showers. It is a sandy beach with shallow waters and tamarisk trees, while the strong wind is the main characteristic of the area. Therefore, it is a very popular place for windsurfing and kite surfing across Europe. Windsurfing and kite...
In fact, there are three beaches, one bigger and two smaller that are spreading in front of the archeological site of Itanos. They are sandy beaches with crystal clear waters and natural shade from several tamarisk and palm trees, since none of which is organized with umbrellas. These are tranquil beaches and the smaller ones are ideal for...
It is widely known by the name Istron Bay because of the homonym hotel that is built on the beach. Due to the hotel, it is organized with umbrellas, sunbeds and a small jetty for boats. It is a sandy beach with truly blue waters. In order to get here, you should drive to the west of Istros village and, along the road, you will see more beaches....
Ammoudara beach is located just 6km from Agios Nikolaos. The tourist industry has developed significantly in the area. As a result, it gathers a large number of visitors and there are plenty of choices for accommodation and food. It is a sandy beach with shallow blue waters, which are most of the time calm, since the area is protected from the...
Almiros is one of the most popular beaches in Agios Nikolaos because it is located within close distance from the town. It is a large sandy beach with shallow crystal clear waters and organized with umbrellas, sunbeds and some water sports. The surrounding area is very beautiful with many trees and a wetland located next to the beach on the...
In Agios Nikolaos, in a small gulf with tamarisk trees, you will find Ammoudi beach popular to the locals and tourists for its crystal clear waters. After Ammoudi, there is a small artificial beach, named Akti Koundourou, which is organized with umbrellas, sunbeds, water sports and a scuba diving school.
North of Agios Nikolaos, you will find several beaches due to which Agios Nikolaos is popular. One of these beaches is Chavania, which is well-organized by the municipality with umbrellas, sunbeds, lifeguards and water sports. This area attracts a large number of tourists and you can find many options for accommodation and food. Katsikia and...
Sissi is a small village with beautiful beaches, located west of Agios Nikolaos and near Malia of Heraklion. It has four beaches, three of which are sandy while the fourth is pebbly. The waters are calmer inside the harbor, while the rest of the beaches are wavy and open to the winds. The most well-organized beaches of the area are Boufos and...
Schisma is the most popular beach of Elounda. It is organized by the municipality with umbrellas, sunbeds, showers, beach volley facilities, a playground and water sports. It is a sandy beach with clear, shallow, blue waters, which is always calm and ideal for children.
Near Elounda, in Plaka village, you will find two lovely beaches. The first one is Agia Marina, located in front of a grand hotel (Remember beaches in Greece are not private) and, therefore, is well-organized. The second one is Plaka, which is not that well-organized, but its seabed is very interesting and worth exploring it. Both beaches are...
This beach is located in Sitia and is pretty large. It is sandy in some places and pebbly in some others, while its waters are relatively shallow. It is well-organized with umbrellas, sunbeds, showers, lifeguards and some water sports. West of the beach, there is the small beach of Karavopetra, which also very lovely but less crowded.
