Crete beaches with Shallow waters

The picturesque Alona beach (Krinakia) is located at the exit of the Katsounaki Gorge, to the east of Xirokambos settlement. It is a stunning sandy beach, often covered in white sea daffodils during the autumn months. Exploring the canyon is relatively easy; with its tall, wild walls, it’s possible to hike from Alona to the...Read More

Located 8km east of the city of Rethymno, Pigianos Kampos (often referred to as Pigi beach) is a seaside touristic spot which is less developed than its adjacent area, Adelianos Kambos. This area is well-known for its fertile fields which gave it its name, which in Greek means “Plane of Pigi”. Nowadays, there are many...Read More

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

Fodele Beach is situated just 26km northwest of Heraklion and 3km north of the village of Fodele, the believed birthplace of renowned painter, Domenikos Theotokopoulos, also known as El Greco. It is accessible via the National Road connecting Heraklion and Chania, and is composed of a sandy beach, exposed to north winds and sheltered on...Read More

Kokkini Hani is a renowned resort town located just 15 kilometers west of Heraklion, beside Vathianos Kambos. It was named after the inn, run by a man named Kokkinis, that was situated here in the early 1900s. Travellers were known to use it as a place to rest during their journeys to Heraklion. This area...Read More

Gra Ligia is a picturesque seaside village located just 5km west of Ierapetra and 39km south of Agios Nikolaos. It is situated at the outlet of a fertile valley, known for its vast greenhouses of early vegetables. The locals of the area were the first to start growing crops in these greenhouses, a tradition which...Read More

Located approximately 7 kilometers west of the city of Chania, Stalos is a popular tourist destination that boasts a stunning sandy beach, Kato Stalos, and a picturesque traditional village, Pano Stalos. The beach is well-equipped with all necessary amenities, such as parasols and beach chairs, and is awarded the Blue Flag every year. The village...Read More

Sarakiniko Beach, located 1.5km north of the port of Gavdos, Karave, is renowned for its beauty and interesting past. It is named after the Saracen pirates who at one time made the island their base of operations. The cove bay faces northwards, and is known for its striking, golden sand and crystal-clear shallows. It’s also...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

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