Discover the Stunning Pebble Beaches of Crete

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

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

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

Tripiti beach is located at the southernmost point of Gavdos and Europe in Aliki, 7km south of Karave harbor. It has an east side made of sand and pebbles, and a corner near the cape of Tripiti composed of large stones and pebbles. The island’s corner is also known for its three arches, called Kamarelles,...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

Located 21 kilometers west of Chania, Ravdoucha is a stunning beachfront destination on the west coast of the Rodopos peninsula. Visitors will find olive groves, rocky outcroppings, and steep mountains as part of the landscape. This area has a few small bays with pebbles and beautiful rock formations, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling....Read More

Gylisma (or Kambos) stony beach is a popular spot located 69 kilometers southwest of Chania city and 29 kilometers south of Kissamos. It is close to the Kambos village and is also known as Afratolaki. This beach is not suitable for swimming due to its coarse pebbles and high waves on windy days, so it...Read More

Fournoti is a stunning beach located south of Chania city, east of Sougia and west of Agia Roumeli. With its deep blue waters, fine pebbles and its surrounding pine trees, it makes for an idyllic destination. Situated in the rugged Mountains of Sfakia, it is a secluded oasis and is only accessible by boat. While...Read More

Nestled between Agios Nikolaos and Sitia, the traditional village of Mochlos is located 48km to the east and 35km to the west respectively. East of the settlement is Agios Andreas, where several secluded coves with round pebbles can be found. Nicknamed Kolimbakia or Loutres by locals, the rocky bottom of these coves is teeming with...Read More

Situated 20km west of Chania and 4km east of Kolimbari, the long beach of Rapaniana is a part of the extensive shoreline stretching from Peninsula Rodopos to Chania, including the beaches of Skoutelonas, Minothiana, and Rapaniana. The beach is a serene and clean spot, featuring a mixture of sandy and pebbly surfaces, as well as...Read More