Crete Beaches

Alona beach (Krinakia)

The picturesque Alona beach (Krinakia) is located at the exit of the Katsounaki Gorge, to the east of Xirokambos settlement. It is a stunning sandy beach, often covered in white sea daffodils during the autumn months. Exploring the canyon is relatively easy; with its tall, wild walls, it’s possible to hike from Alona to the...
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Kamini beach

Kamini is a picturesque location in northern Crete, and is home to a number of important archaeological sites and five beautiful pebble beaches. The area is known for its distinctive limestone conglomerates and dark red soil, as well as its geological formations, sea caves, and rock bridges. Despite its natural beauty, the area has been...
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Kokkinos Pirgos beach

Situated 67 kilometers west of Heraklion, close to the seaside town of Tymbaki, is the village of Kokkinos Pirgos. Named after the red tower built in the mouth of Geropotamos River, Kokkinos Pirgos has become a popular tourist destination and hosts a number of hotels, rooms, restaurants and cafes. This area has a warm climate,...
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Agios Isidoros beach

Nestled at the northeastern edge of Crete, Agios Isidoros is a secluded coastal spot renowned for its wild beauty and its unique landscape shaped by the salty sea and winds. Home to a church and lighthouse that bear the same name, the area also features the ruins of an old 14th-century temple and a 4th-century...
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Manovas beach

Manovas beach is situated 500 metres to the south of the renowned Seitan Limania beach, close to Cape Akrotiri or Melecha. It is bordered by high cliffs on either side, and is situated in the depths of a ravine, where the Kouroupitos stream enters the ocean. Although aesthetically stunning, it has not been a popular...
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Kalami beach

Kalami, situated 70km south-east of Agios Nikolaos and 34km east of Ierapetra, is a perfect destination for those seeking a tranquil and secluded spot. It is easy to access due to the road passing close to the beach. Kalami boasts a pebbly beach and a spring with fresh water, and its visitors can find natural...
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Pigianos Kampos beach

Located 8km east of the city of Rethymno, Pigianos Kampos (often referred to as Pigi beach) is a seaside touristic spot which is less developed than its adjacent area, Adelianos Kambos. This area is well-known for its fertile fields which gave it its name, which in Greek means “Plane of Pigi”. Nowadays, there are many...
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Aspes beach

Nestled in the remote and picturesque Asteroussia Mountains, 58km south of Heraklion, lies one of the most beautiful and serene beaches in Crete, the majestic black beach of Aspes. Located 4km east of Tris Ekklisies, Aspes is characterized by its dark-colored sand, almost vertical high cliffs and beautiful caves with orthogonal sides, as if they...
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Agios Pavlos Beach (Ravdoucha)

Agios Pavlos, meaning Saint Paul in English, is a stunning and secluded beach situated in a picturesque cove on the Peninsula Rodopos. It is 40km northwest of the city of Chania. There are two main ways to get to the beach – by boat from either Ravdoucha or Kissamos, or by driving along a dirt...
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Maherida Beach

Just a short drive from the city of Chania, the small beach of Macherida is situated 14km to the northeast and 1km west of the village Chorafakia, close to the area of Tersanas. It is believed that it is named after the rocky cape located in its northern end, resembling a knife (“machairi” is the...
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