Asprougas beach, situated on the central part of Koufonisi’s southern coast, is a secluded and untouched area. In the Cretan dialect, Asprougas means ‘white’, aptly describing the soft whitish clay rocks that make up the landscape. This type of clay is great for mud spa treatments, thanks to its healing properties. It’s also a great...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
Situated just 1km from the city centre of Agios Nikolaos, Ammoudi is a beautiful sandy beach with shallow waters and plenty of shade from the surrounding tamarisk trees. This beach is a favourite amongst both locals and tourists alike, offering a range of accommodation and dining options. There are also water sports facilities available. A...Read More
Hermilia Beach is situated in the area of Agia Triada, also known as Tso, located in the province of Sitia. It lies two kilometers east of the Atherinolakkos Power Station and is the westernmost beach of the Livari coast. The beach is the product of the small canyon Tripiti, taking its name from a distinctive,...Read More
Nestled beneath the Trahili Cape in the southeastern corner of the magical isle of Koufonissi lies the sandy beach of Chiliaderfia. The area is known for its characteristic whitish rock, which gave the island its ancient name of Lefki, meaning ‘white’. The beach is bordered by a freshwater spring on its western side, and a...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
Situated 96km east of Agios Nikolaos and 26km east of Sitia, the area of Itanos is home to the archaeological site of the same name, as well as the three consecutive bays of Erimoupolis. A unique experience here is to snorkel above the ruins as part of the ancient city has been identified under the...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
