Discover the Stunning Pebble Beaches of Crete

Kamini is a picturesque location in northern Crete, and is home to a number of important archaeological sites and five beautiful pebble beaches. The area is known for its distinctive limestone conglomerates and dark red soil, as well as its geological formations, sea caves, and rock bridges. Despite its natural beauty, the area has been...Read More

Manovas beach is situated 500 metres to the south of the renowned Seitan Limania beach, close to Cape Akrotiri or Melecha. It is bordered by high cliffs on either side, and is situated in the depths of a ravine, where the Kouroupitos stream enters the ocean. Although aesthetically stunning, it has not been a popular...Read More

Kalami, situated 70km south-east of Agios Nikolaos and 34km east of Ierapetra, is a perfect destination for those seeking a tranquil and secluded spot. It is easy to access due to the road passing close to the beach. Kalami boasts a pebbly beach and a spring with fresh water, and its visitors can find natural...Read More

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

Agios Pavlos, meaning Saint Paul in English, is a stunning and secluded beach situated in a picturesque cove on the Peninsula Rodopos. It is 40km northwest of the city of Chania. There are two main ways to get to the beach – by boat from either Ravdoucha or Kissamos, or by driving along a dirt...Read More

The region between Platani and Sitia airport is an area of vast empty lands with sparse vegetation and wild jagged rocks, where there are no roads. This region is referred to as Melissokipi (aka Bee Gardens) and is crossed by numerous deep streams that end in the sea and are even more prominent during the...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

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 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

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