Beaches in East Crete Area

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

The region between Platani and Sitia airport is an area of vast empty lands with sparse vegetation and wild jagged rocks, where there are no roads. This region is referred to as Melissokipi (aka Bee Gardens) and is crossed by numerous deep streams that end in the sea and are even more prominent during the...Read More

Situated 91km south of Iraklion and 54km southwest of Agios Nikolaos, Tertsa is a small village boasting a tranquil and peaceful beach, with coarse gray sand, as well as the picturesque and secluded cove of Vourdolakos or Chlia. This beach is made up of several consecutive bays, with short rocky parts that are ideal for...Read More

Gra Ligia is a picturesque seaside village located just 5km west of Ierapetra and 39km south of Agios Nikolaos. It is situated at the outlet of a fertile valley, known for its vast greenhouses of early vegetables. The locals of the area were the first to start growing crops in these greenhouses, a tradition which...Read More

Vai is a picturesque beach located within the charming east Crete, renowned for its impressive palm grove with the Cretan Date Palm (Phoenix theophrasti). Its name is derived from the Greek word for ‘palm’, and the grove is renowned for being the largest of its kind in Europe, boasting more than 5,000 trees. As for...Read More

Myrtos is a stunning seaside village located 13km west of Ierapetra, known for its beautiful beaches of coarse gray sand, lush gardens, and traditional style. It has experienced some mild development in recent years, though, luckily, its charm has remained kept intact. Visitors can take advantage of the many services the village offers, such as...Read More

Located 8km west of Ierapetra and 45km south of Agios Nikolaos, Ammoudaron and Kalamaki are two secluded and peaceful beaches. Ammoudaron  or Ammoudares beachfront consists of long beaches with coarse gray sand, while Kalamaki is a nice sandy beach surrounded by high cliffs. These two beaches are not popular due to their location, which is...Read More