Crete Beaches

Fotinari (or Foteinari) is situated 37km south of Rethymno, between Plakias and Souda beach. This picturesque bay is home to two serene, unspoiled beaches. The rocky sea bed of this area makes it ideal for fishing and snorkeling. Unorganized, these two pebbly beaches are still close enough to restaurants and accommodations. The first beach, Small...Read More

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...Read More

Kokkini Hani is a renowned resort town located just 15 kilometers west of Heraklion, beside Vathianos Kambos. It was named after the inn, run by a man named Kokkinis, that was situated here in the early 1900s. Travellers were known to use it as a place to rest during their journeys to Heraklion. This area...Read More

Gra Ligia is a picturesque seaside village located just 5km west of Ierapetra and 39km south of Agios Nikolaos. It is situated at the outlet of a fertile valley, known for its vast greenhouses of early vegetables. The locals of the area were the first to start growing crops in these greenhouses, a tradition which...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

Located approximately 7 kilometers west of the city of Chania, Stalos is a popular tourist destination that boasts a stunning sandy beach, Kato Stalos, and a picturesque traditional village, Pano Stalos. The beach is well-equipped with all necessary amenities, such as parasols and beach chairs, and is awarded the Blue Flag every year. The village...Read More

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...Read More

Sarakiniko Beach, located 1.5km north of the port of Gavdos, Karave, is renowned for its beauty and interesting past. It is named after the Saracen pirates who at one time made the island their base of operations. The cove bay faces northwards, and is known for its striking, golden sand and crystal-clear shallows. It’s also...Read More

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...Read More