Explore sea-sculptured coasts, fabulous sand beaches, exotic palm-tree beaches, idyllic coves and stunning dunes.
Amoudi beach & Cavo Bianco beach bar
Amoudi Beach & Cavo Bianco beach bar
Very popular and trendy, with umbrellas, sun bed and guided Kayak safari tours available.
Koufonissi island
Koufonissi island
An uninhabited isle and a well-kept secret off the southeast coast of Crete. An amazing landscape where the white sand and white cliffs make contrast with the turquoise waters. The ultimate destination for an escape and relaxation. Boat trips by Cretan Daily Cruises
Makrygialos beach
Makrygialos Beach
A very popular beach in the area with sun beds, shade, beach bars and restaurants. Very shallow waters, ideal for small kids.
Kalamokanias beach
kalamokanias beach
A quiet beach next to Makrygialos. With a few trees on the beach, there is always natural shade. There are a few sun beds and a beach front taverna.
Staousa beach
Staousa beach
A nice little beach with thin cobbles and crystal-clear water. No sunbeds nor umbrellas.
Lagada beach
Lagada beach
A long beach, mostly without crowds
Vai palm beach
Vai palm beach
A 2000-year-old forest of palm trees, the largest in Europe, provides an exotic backdrop to one of Crete’s most beautiful bays. Organised beach with sun beds and umbrellas.
Diaskari beach
Diaskari beach
A long beach with sun beds, shade and a beach front taverna. if not interested in sun beds and shade, the far end at the beach is usually empty.
Xerocambos beach
Xerokambos beach
Isolated and tranquil, Xerokambos is a joy. With two pristine beaches, and a handful of tavernas set back from the sands, this is the Crete of a gentler, quieter time.
Chryssi island
Chryssi island
A small island, with alluring turquoise waters and golden sand. Boats depart from Ierapetra harbor
Kouremenos beach
Kouremenos beach
For wind surfing lovers. Laid-back Kouremenos, with its crescent of golden sand and its reliable “side-shore” breezes, is home to one of Crete’s best windsurfing centers
Itanos beach
Itanos beach
An idyllic beach to yourself, even in peak season. There are no sun loungers, but the pretty coves are shaded by trees.
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