Crete Quiet Beaches

Located 21 kilometers west of Chania, Ravdoucha is a stunning beachfront destination on the west coast of the Rodopos peninsula. Visitors will find olive groves, rocky outcroppings, and steep mountains as part of the landscape. This area has a few small bays with pebbles and beautiful rock formations, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling....Read More

Gylisma (or Kambos) stony beach is a popular spot located 69 kilometers southwest of Chania city and 29 kilometers south of Kissamos. It is close to the Kambos village and is also known as Afratolaki. This beach is not suitable for swimming due to its coarse pebbles and high waves on windy days, so it...Read More

Situated 70 kilometers southeast of Chania and 500 meters northwest of Chrysoskalitissa Monastery, Voulolimni is a small crater that is surrounded by rocks and forms a tiny sea lake. The lake is well-shielded from strong winds due to a small opening that connects it to the open sea, creating a natural harbor for small boats....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

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

Nestled between Agios Nikolaos and Sitia, the traditional village of Mochlos is located 48km to the east and 35km to the west respectively. East of the settlement is Agios Andreas, where several secluded coves with round pebbles can be found. Nicknamed Kolimbakia or Loutres by locals, the rocky bottom of these coves is teeming with...Read More

Situated 20km west of Chania and 4km east of Kolimbari, the long beach of Rapaniana is a part of the extensive shoreline stretching from Peninsula Rodopos to Chania, including the beaches of Skoutelonas, Minothiana, and Rapaniana. The beach is a serene and clean spot, featuring a mixture of sandy and pebbly surfaces, as well as...Read More

For those looking for some of the most stunning coves in Crete, the beaches of Paleochora are the perfect choice. Starting 1.5 km west of the village and extending 2.5 km towards the west until Cape Grammenos, these coves offer crystal clear waters and spectacular pebbles. The main road connecting Paleochora and Koundoura runs along...Read More

Skinias is an isolated area located 94 km east of Agios Nikolaos and 20 km east of Sitia, in one of the most secluded parts of East Crete. This wild terrain consists of three little bays, perfect for seclusion at the mouth of Katsara Gorge. Unfortunately, there is no access to any amenities or trees...Read More

Nestled at the western coast of Platia Peramata is the small settlement of Krigioi, known for its illegally built houses and cottages. A short drive along the local stream leads to a stunning beach with fine pebbles and crystal clear waters. Krigioi is also renowned for its numerous miniature beaches that are dispersed along the...Read More