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
Votsalaki, located 71km southeast of Agios Nikolaos and 36km east of Ierapetra, is a stunning beach situated at the west end of Goudouras. It is situated in a rugged and arid landscape of East Crete, close to the exit of the impassable Gorge Asprolithos. This beach has small pebbles and crystal clear waters, while its...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
Atherina Beach is an idyllic secret cove situated 70 km southeast of Agios Nikolaos and 34 km east of Ierapetra, close to the coastal village of Goudouras. To access the beach by land, one must walk along the narrow and deep dry riverbed located 300 meters past the church of Agii Saranda in Kalami. The...Read More
Skinaria Beach, located 33 kilometers south of Rethymno and 3 kilometers south of the village of Lefkogia in the eastern part of the Plakias area, is a small beach with soft gray-beige sand and fine pebbles, and crystal blue deep water. The seabed is rocky, although the northern section of the beach is sandy. 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
Located just 1 kilometer south of Agios Nikolaos lake, Gargadoros is a beautiful suburb of the city. Here, locals flock to two nearby beaches for a refreshing dip in the sea and to sample some of the delicious restaurants and bars nearby. The first beach, situated next to the Gargadoros tavern, is pebbly and well-maintained...Read More
