Discover the Best Snorkeling Beaches in Crete

Skiadaki beach

Skiadaki is a tiny and spectacular beach situated at the end of the unspoiled gorge of Kakoperatos. This beach is located 66 kilometers south of Heraklion and 10 kilometers south of Achendrias village, on the eastern side of the Asterousia Mountains. It is one of the most isolated beaches of Crete and is comprised of...
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Agios Pavlos beach

Located 58km south of Rethymnon city, the peaceful coastal village of Agios Pavlos (St. Paul) is nestled in a secluded bay, making it an ideal spot for a tranquil family holiday. Here, visitors will find a stunning beach with blue-green waters, a rocky seabed, and basic services such as umbrellas, sunbeds, and pedal boats. Additionally,...
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Kalypso Beach

Located 33km south of Rethymnon, near Plakias, is the Pirates’ Fjord. This tiny cove is situated south of Mouri or Karavos Cape and is enclosed by sheer vertical cliffs. The beach is narrow, no more than 2m wide, and composed of sand at the start which then turns into a rocky harbor. It is believed...
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Vathi beach

Vathi is a stunning beach located 79km southwest of Heraklion and 17km from the village Sivas. It is close to the southernmost point of Crete, Cape Lithino and far from urban centers, making it an ideal spot for those looking for a peaceful getaway. The semi-circular bay is sheltered from the open sea, with a...
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Leska beach

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...
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Psaromoura beach

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...
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Stomio Beach

Situated 74km south of Chania and 1km north of Chrisoskalitissa monastery, Stomio is a secluded and relatively unknown beach in the Elafonissi area of Crete. Characterised by a rocky and wavy shore, the beach consists of large pebbles and some patchy stretches of sand. With its cool waters and deep sea, it is not the...
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Skouros beach

Nestled in the sheltered bay of Keratokambos, 72km southeast of Heraklion, lies the picturesque beach of Kastri. Adjacent to the church of Saint Myronas, lies the beach’s main attraction: the longer beach of Skouros. This gorgeous beach, characterized by its sand and pebbles, is not overcrowded and provides plenty of shade under the line of...
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Vai beach

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...
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Maridaki beach

Maridaki is a small seaside settlement located on the eastern side of Asterousia Mount, 65km south of Heraklion and in the west side of Tsoutsouras Bay. The village can be accessed via a 15km long dirt road that starts before the village Ahedrias (near village Mesohorio). This picturesque route passes among the towering cliffs and...
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