Located about 35km south of Rethymno and 10km east of Plakias, Preveli is a renowned beach destination in south Crete. With the Grand River (Megalos Potamos) flowing out of the imposing Kourtaliotikos Gorge and forming a 500m long small lake, the area is home to a large colony of Theophrastus palm trees, giving the region...Read More
Agia Pelagia, located just 21km west of Heraklion, is a bustling tourist resort surrounded by several picturesque coves and beautiful beaches. The main beach of the settlement is a long and narrow beach with sand and turquoise waters, often calm due to the protection of the nearby Cape Souda. This beach provides a variety of...Read More
Kokkini Hani is a renowned resort town located just 15 kilometers west of Heraklion, beside Vathianos Kambos. It was named after the inn, run by a man named Kokkinis, that was situated here in the early 1900s. Travellers were known to use it as a place to rest during their journeys to Heraklion. This area...Read More
Psaromoura is a picturesque beach situated 22km northwest of Heraklion, and just 500m north of Agia Pelagia. It faces east and is sheltered from the northwest winds usually blowing in the area. It is a pebbly beach that is popular with locals and not as much with tourists. At the north end, there is a...Read More
Located 18km east of Heraklion, Crete is home to the popular holiday resort of Kato Gouves (or simply known as Gouves). Formerly cultivated by the residents of the nearby village Ano Gouves for vegetables, olives, and cereals, this tranquil retreat is perfect for families with children or elderly people seeking peace and quiet. Here, visitors...Read More
Located 32km south of Rethymno and 4km east of Plakias, Ammoudi is a beach complex renowned for its stunningly turquoise waters and spectacular white coarse sand. To get here, one must drive through the paved road from the village Lefkogia. The first beach of the area is Ammoudi, where visitors will find umbrellas, taverns, and...Read More
Matala is a popular tourist destination located 68km southwest of the city of Heraklion, at the intersection of the Messara Plain and Asteroussia Mountains. It’s world-renowned for its carved caves in the rocks, as well as its reputation as a haven for hippies back in the 70s. The area is close to the second largest...Read More
Mononaftis is a picturesque pebbly beach situated 24km northwest of Heraklion and 1km north of Agia Pelagia. It is said that the name Mononaftis originates from an old tale in which only one sailor survived from a sunken vessel, translating to “One sailor” in English. The beach is sheltered from the (common) north winds due...Read More
Nestled in the north-western corner of Crete, 21km from Heraklion and 1km east of Agia Pelagia lies the beautiful bay of Ligaria. The area gets its name from the flexible stems and beautiful flowers of the ‘osier’ plant, which is abundant in the region. The beach itself is composed of coarse sand and turquoise waters,...Read More
Located just 3 kilometers west of Chania, Agii Apostoli (the Holy Apostles) boasts two stunning beaches. The first cove to the west is a sandy beach with all the amenities one could need, as well as a large parking area that is easily accessible. A small peninsula is formed on the west side of the...Read More
