Located west of Koutelos beach, Leska beach is a picturesque pebbly beach with sandy patches in certain areas. The name of the beach, which translates to “Steep Place” or “trap” in Cretan dialect, was given due to its steep cliffs that form a small cove in the west. Accessing Leska beach is mainly done by...Read More
Fournoti is a stunning beach located south of Chania city, east of Sougia and west of Agia Roumeli. With its deep blue waters, fine pebbles and its surrounding pine trees, it makes for an idyllic destination. Situated in the rugged Mountains of Sfakia, it is a secluded oasis and is only accessible by boat. While...Read More
Agia Roumeli is a small and secluded village located 56km south of Chania city, on a wide bay, formed at the exit of the Samaria Gorge. It is a popular destination for visitors who descend the gorge and take a dip in the main beach, Gialos. Nearby, there are some quiet and secluded beaches, such...Read More
Tripiti is a stunning rocky beach located 5km east of Sougia and 68km south of Chania city. Accessible by boat or a three hour walk from Sougia, the beach is renowned for its vertical cliffs that provide natural shade. If you walk 500m east, you will come across the pebbly beach of Sendoni, which is...Read More
Lykos is a picturesque seaside settlement situated 900m west of Loutro and 83km south of Chania. It is close to the small village of Livaniana. Lykos is separated from the slightly larger settlement of Finikas by a rocky hill. The beach of Lykos is quite rocky, but the tranquil atmosphere and plentiful sea life make...Read More
Agios Pavlos (Saint Paul) is an incredible beach located in Opiso Egiali within the Selouda bay, just 3km east of Agia Roumeli and 6km west of Loutro. It can only be accessed by boat or a lengthy trek along the E4 European Trail, which runs beside the sea. From Agia Roumeli, it takes around 50-60...Read More
Nestled 80km southeast of Chania, Vatalos is a picturesque flatland of fertile fields and stunning views of the southern slopes of the White Mountains. During the winter season, the area transforms into a vital wetland, stretching for about 2km from the castle to the west. Here, visitors can discover a variety of tranquil sandy coves,...Read More
Travelers headed east of Fylaki beach will be delighted to discover the stunning Plakakia region, which is just 100 meters away. Here, visitors will find some of the most photogenic beaches in Crete, formed on narrow fjords and inside small caves. To reach them, there is a challenging dirt road that takes visitors close to...Read More
Situated 58km south of Chania and just 7km east of Sougia, the charming beach of Domata awaits. Home to a unique natural monument created by the action of water, the name ‘Domata’ is derived from the staggered arrangement of conglomerate rocks, which resemble huge walls. The shore is adored for its fine pebbles and crystal...Read More
Nestled between the quaint village of Lakki and Orthi Ammos, near Fragokastelo, lies the secluded Viglistiri beach. Accessible mainly by boat, due to the intricate network of dirt roads in the vicinity, the beach is bordered by low vegetation. In 2014, the municipality of Sfakia designated Viglistiri as pet friendly.Read More