Viannos Beaches

Situated 91km south of Iraklion and 54km southwest of Agios Nikolaos, Tertsa is a small village boasting a tranquil and peaceful beach, with coarse gray sand, as well as the picturesque and secluded cove of Vourdolakos or Chlia. This beach is made up of several consecutive bays, with short rocky parts that are ideal for...Read More

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...Read More

Arvi is a seaside village situated 79km southeast of Heraklion and 35km west of Ierapetra, home to a stunning beach. There’s a small valley in front of the imposing Gorge of Arvi, and just 1 km west of the village is the Bouboulis stream. A 5-minute walk from here leads to the secluded Meakis beach,...Read More

Arvi is a quaint seaside village located 79km to the southeast of Heraklion and 35km to the west of Ierapetra, nestled in a small valley formed in front of the imposing Arvi Gorge. Agriculture is the primary industry of the region, as the climate of the area is perfect for growing bananas, olive oil, and...Read More

Located 72km southeast of Heraklion, Kastri is the biggest of two settlements in the sheltered bay of Keratokambos. The village has seen considerable development in tourism in recent years, which is no surprise given the beautiful beaches in the area. Kastri is easily accessible by car via a road connecting Ano Viannos to Heraklion (45′-55′)....Read More

Tertsa is a quiet village located in the green valley shaped by the Tsounas river, 91km south of Iraklion and 54km southwest of Agios Nikolaos. The area’s buildings were used by people from the nearby village Sykologos as depots for storing carobs and citrus. Agriculture is still prevalent today, with greenhouses of bananas and open-field...Read More

Faflagos is a small seaside town situated just 89 kilometers southeast of Iraklion, close to the village of Arvi. The area is home to many greenhouses with crops of bananas and vegetables. The beach in front of the village has coarse gray sand, with a few rooms, a canteen, and some trees. Nearby is the...Read More

Located in the south-east of Heraklion, Keratokambos is a small seaside resort popular with families. This quaint village is situated 72km southeast of the city, a few miles east of Tsoutsouras and Ano Viannos. It is famed for its long sandy beach that stretches for several kilometers in both directions, with the main beach located...Read More

Situated 69km southeast of Iraklion, the coastal town of Listis lies between Kastri (2km to the west) and Tsoutsouras. This area, which is bordered by the Anapodaris river, one of the most significant Cretan wetlands, comprises the stunning beach Kamboula, a much sought-after destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of life....Read More

Psari Forada (also known as Sidonia or Syndonia, and Kato Psari) is located 89km southeast of Heraklion city, in a small valley 9km east of Ano Viannos and 1km south of the village Psari Forada (or Mesa Psari). It is believed to be situated on the site of the ancient town of Sidonia. Formerly a...Read More