Just a short drive from the city of Chania, the small beach of Macherida is situated 14km to the northeast and 1km west of the village Chorafakia, close to the area of Tersanas. It is believed that it is named after the rocky cape located in its northern end, resembling a knife (“machairi” is the...Read More
Located 32km south of Rethymno and 4km east of Plakias, Ammoudi is a beach complex renowned for its stunningly turquoise waters and spectacular white coarse sand. To get here, one must drive through the paved road from the village Lefkogia. The first beach of the area is Ammoudi, where visitors will find umbrellas, taverns, and...Read More
Kedrodasos, a stunning beach located 76km southwest of Chania and 1km east of Elafonissi lagoon, is home to an extensive 11-hectare grove of twisted juniper trees (Juniperus oxycedrus subsp. macrocarpa and Juniperus phoenicea). It is a paradise for swimming and naturists, boasting white sand and smooth, flat rocks here and there. The beach is secluded,...Read More
Located 12km east of Agios Nikolaos and 22km north of Ierapetra, Istron is a tranquil settlement nestled in a lush valley surrounded by olive groves and natural springs. Development has been limited due to regional building restrictions due to archaeological findings, and the main attraction of Istron is its stunning beaches. The most popular beach,...Read More
Discover the stunningly beautiful Elafonisi, located 76 km away from the Chania city, in the southwesternmost tip of Crete. This oblong peninsula, often breaking in two parts by water, is a Natura 2000 protected area, full of sand dunes and rare plants and animals. Exotic beaches with white sand and turquoise water, reminding of the...Read More
Balos Lagoon, located 56km north-west of Chania and 17km north-west of Kissamos, is renowned for its captivating beauty and serene, shallow waters. It’s no surprise that Prince Charles and Princess Diana visited the beach with their private yacht, and that it has become a tourist favorite. The clear, turquoise waters and white sand beach are...Read More
Aspri Limni, known as the White Lake, is a secret beach situated 500m west of the Chrysoskalitissa Monastery and 70km southwest of the city of Chania. It has yet to be discovered by the tourism industry, leaving this paradise untouched. Along the shoreline, visitors will find a mix of soft white sand and rocks, while...Read More
Nestled 20km northwest of Kissamos and 2 miles northwest of the renowned Balos lagoon lies the island of Imeri Gramvousa. Home to the historic Venetian fortress, standing 137m tall, the island was once used by pirates and legends tell of a great buried treasure somewhere on the island. Gramvousa is also known for its old...Read More
Kolokytha is a remote island located off the coast of the Spinalonga Peninsula, roughly 12km north of Agios Nikolaos and near Elounda. To get to the stunning beach of Agios Loukas, better known as Kolokytha, travellers must take a scenic route from Elounda. This route follows the coast, passing the ancient salt pans of Elounda,...Read More
The exotic beach of Falassarna is located 59km west of Chania city and almost 17km west of Kissamos at the western base of peninsula Gramvousa. This stunning beach has been awarded as the best beach of Crete and voted as one of the 10 best beaches in Europe multiple times. The sand is whitish and...Read More
