Nestled in the remote and picturesque Asteroussia Mountains, 58km south of Heraklion, lies one of the most beautiful and serene beaches in Crete, the majestic black beach of Aspes. Located 4km east of Tris Ekklisies, Aspes is characterized by its dark-colored sand, almost vertical high cliffs and beautiful caves with orthogonal sides, as if they...Read More
Perched on the east end of the village of Tsoutsouras, just 500 meters away, lies Pourgonero beach. This remote beach is part of the Tsoutsouras Bay and is located in front of the Sarakinos hill. According to legend, beneath this place lies the eternal sarcophagus of King Minos, the King of Knossos in Greek mythology....Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
Dermatos is located 4 kilometers east of Tsoutsouras and 64 kilometers southeast of Heraklion. It is situated within a valley bordered by the Anapodaris River, the longest river on the island of Crete. Signs of an ancient Minoan settlement have been discovered in the area. Dermatos is an idyllic beach with a combination of sand...Read More
Agios Nikitas is a small village located 65 kilometers south of Heraklion, on the east side of the wild and arid Asterousia Mountains. It is reachable by taking a 15 kilometer dirt road that starts at the village of Ahendrias and ends at the Monastery of St. Nikitas. This route is characterized by steep cliffs...Read More
Nestled within the isolated and wild landscape of the Asterousia Mountains, Treis Ekklisies is a secluded seaside village located 64km south of Heraklion. With its stunning views of the Libyan Sea, Treis Ekklisies offers visitors some of the most incredible beaches in Greece. To get to the village, travelers must take a 10km, snake-like asphalt...Read More
Tsoutsouras is an area that boasts a long and rich history, characterized by myths and folk narratives, as well as by archaeological finds from the ancient city of Inatos. Located 63km south of Heraklion, this coastal area consists of two settlements, Pera Tsoutsouros and Tsoutsouros, which are now the port of Arkalochori. The area is...Read More
Glykys Kolymbos beach, situated in the Asterousia Mountains, is renowned for its spectacular geological formations that appear as stripes in the water, as well as its three interconnected caves. With the largest cave reaching 20 meters in height, the other two resemble swimming pools. At the eastern tip of the beach, a stone bridge forms,...Read More
Nestled in the Asterousia Mountains, 62km south of Heraklion, lies the stunning natural wonder of Voidomatis (also known as Ox’s Eye). At the exit of the impressive technical gorge of Mesosfinis, with its towering walls and wild cliffs, a beautiful beach is formed with two large rocks in the sea. The area is further characterized...Read More
