The beach of Kali Limenes is located 75km southwest of Heraklion, in the region of Pigaidakia village. It is one of the very few coastal areas of Asterousia Mountains that are accessible via a paved road. To get here, you have to drive from village Pompia, in Messara Plain, follow the road to Pigaidaki...
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The gorge of Kourtaliotis is located 22km south of Rethymno and has a length of 3km. It is one of the most spectacular natural attractions of the prefecture Rethymnon. It starts from the village Koxare and flows between the mountains Kouroupa (984 m) and Koules of the range Xiro Oros (676m). The huge ...
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Kokkinos Pyrgos is located in the southern part of the Heraklion Regional Unit, very close to Tympaki. It is a seaside settlement that is washed by the South Cretan Sea and has seen development in recent decades, becoming a popular summer resort primarily for residents of nearby areas as well as for to...
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Diskos beach located west of the south coast, about 73 km from Heraklion. It is a great sandy beach with crystal clear water that deepens abruptly in the first few steps. Diskos is one of the beaches where are nudists and it is ideal for camping and there are a lot of trees that offer shade. next to D...
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Loutra is located 3km east of the seaside village of Lentas and 77 km south of Heraklion. To the east there is the cape of Trachoulas and moreover there is the port of Lentas. Next to the harbor there is a small coast, which has sand and rocky bottom, ideal for fishing and mask. There is beach and attr...
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Trachoulas is located 4km east of Lentas and 69km south of Heraklion. It is a completely secluded beach in southern Crete, which is formed at the exit of a small canyon on the Cape Trafoulas. According the tradition, Minoas, the king of Knossos, took his showers there with his men. On the other hand, th...
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The ancient port of Phaistos has one of the longest beaches in Crete. In front of the antiquities there is a part of the beach with sunbeds and umbrellas. There is a tavern a little further.
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The beach of Matala has been occupied since ancient times. The settlers back then carved a set of caves in the soft rock of the mountain. During a period these same caves were inhabited by hippies who made them famous worldwide. The beach provides umbrellas and sunbeds. In the village there are tourist ...
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This beach (Red Sand) aka Kokkini Ammos is a secluded beach which can be reached only by foot – with the reddish sand that bestows on it its name, and turquoise waters. It is open to the strong south winds, and not very organized – just a few umbrellas and sunbeds, as well as a small café-canteen, built...
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A sandy beach in front of the little village of Kalamaki. Along the beach you will find restaurants and cafes.
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A beautiful beach, right next to Agia Galini can be reached by car or by boat from the port of Agia Galini or even on foot in about 1 hour.
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A visitor on arrival meets with a small picturesque beach with stone and rocks. On the West side of Agios Pavlos there is a popular beach with many sand dunes – the access to this beach is slightly difficult.
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A beautiful beach with pebbles and a small natural bay on the eastern side. West of the beach are the rocks from which it got its name. The beach has sunbeds, umbrellas and a small tavern.
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A large pebble beach just next to Triopetra. The water here is quite deep and when it’s not windy the visitor can enjoy it.
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A seaside village with a long beach which provides umbrellas and sunbeds and also a small harbour with restaurants and cafes.
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A magnificent beach next to the homonym Venetian castle. A visitor can enjoy the beach when it’s not windy. Around the castle there are some restaurants. The route here is relatively difficult, but very scenic.
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Lentas is a picturesque coastal village 74 km south of Heraklion, to the south of the majestic Asterousia Mountains. It is a tourist resort in a small harbor, moderately developed, offering opportunities for peaceful family holidays. Access to the village lies through the asphalt road passing the vill...
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