Agia Pelagia, located just 21km west of Heraklion, is a bustling tourist resort surrounded by several picturesque coves and beautiful beaches. The main beach of the settlement is a long and narrow beach with sand and turquoise waters, often calm due to the protection of the nearby Cape Souda. This beach provides a variety of...Read More
Located just 26km east of Chania, Ombros Gialos (or Omprosgialos) is a picturesque beach situated on the east coast of Drapanokefala. Known for its crystal clear waters and rocky shoreline, the beach is a popular spot for swimming and snorkeling. There is a small harbor nearby with a dock, offering swimmers a safe place to...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
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
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
Vai is a picturesque beach located within the charming east Crete, renowned for its impressive palm grove with the Cretan Date Palm (Phoenix theophrasti). Its name is derived from the Greek word for ‘palm’, and the grove is renowned for being the largest of its kind in Europe, boasting more than 5,000 trees. As for...Read More
Situated 70 kilometers southeast of Chania and 500 meters northwest of Chrysoskalitissa Monastery, Voulolimni is a small crater that is surrounded by rocks and forms a tiny sea lake. The lake is well-shielded from strong winds due to a small opening that connects it to the open sea, creating a natural harbor for small boats....Read More
Located 68km southwest of Heraklion, the Red Beach (Kokkini Ammos) is a secluded beach with a beautiful, reddish sand originating from the rocks of the region. As it is vulnerable to western winds, it is best to be prepared with mats and umbrellas. The beach is a favorite destination for hippies, as well as a...Read More
Located in an idyllic landscape between the slopes of the White Mountains and the plane of Georgioupolis, Lake Kournas is the largest natural lake in Crete. It is situated in the vicinity of Kournas village, 2.5 km south of Georgioupolis beach, 20 km west of Rethymnon and 43 km east of Chania. This region is...Read More
Located about 36km east of Rethymno and 44km west of Heraklion, the area of Charakas offers three stunning beaches with various features. Just half a kilometer east of the Church of Panagia Charakiani, a small peninsula is formed on the side of which lie the beaches of Glaros, Katevati and Charakiani. Glaros consists of three...Read More
