Situated 67 kilometers west of Heraklion, close to the seaside town of Tymbaki, is the village of Kokkinos Pirgos. Named after the red tower built in the mouth of Geropotamos River, Kokkinos Pirgos has become a popular tourist destination and hosts a number of hotels, rooms, restaurants and cafes. This area has a warm climate,...Read More
Located 68km southwest of Heraklion, the Red Beach (Kokkini Ammos) is a secluded beach with a beautiful, reddish sand originating from the rocks of the region. As it is vulnerable to western winds, it is best to be prepared with mats and umbrellas. The beach is a favorite destination for hippies, as well as a...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
Kommos is a beautiful beach located 66km southwest of Heraklion, just 2km north of Matala and close to Pitsidia. It was once the port of the ancient city of Phaestus and is situated in the southernmost part of the Messara Bay beachfront. The area is exposed to strong westerly winds and the seabed is rocky...Read More
Kalamaki is a small seaside village located 65km southwest of Heraklion, between Matala and Kokkinos Pirgos. This picturesque coastal town boasts a 2.5km stretch of beach, with its soft, sandy shoreline and smooth, slippery rock bed. The waves, which are often caused by the northwest winds, can make the beach somewhat difficult to access at...Read More
Located in the Asterousia Mountains, Gournia is an inaccessible area accessible only by those with good physical fitness. The white soft limestone, reminiscent of a lunar landscape, creates five successive fjords with several small natural ponds. During some years, a tiny beach may form in the largest and most impressive fjord, due to winter rains...Read More
