Beaches of Crete
With approximately 1,000 km of coastline and literally hundreds of small coves or large pristine beautiful beaches, the Island of Crete is able to offer beach lovers unforgettable memories and unique experiences. In Crete you can find everything and anything, whether that includes sunbathing alone on a beautiful secluded beach or partying until dawn in a lively beach bar. Whatever it is you require, you will find yourself with a variety of options and you will never get bored.
We would advise you to explore 'the unknown Crete', off the beaten track, as this is the easiest way to discover the wild beauty of this fascinating island. If you go for a swim to Matala, then save some time for a quick dive at the nearby beach of Red Sands. Or, while visiting Elafonisi, head east to a stunning cedar forest and swim into one of its beautiful coves. Follow the signs to villages you have never heard of and you will be amazed by the unspoilt beauty and the hospitality of the people. If you want to get the most out of Crete, there is only one way to do so: explore, enjoy, dance, dive, relax, be adventurous.
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Kournas
Kournas is the only natural freshwater lake in Crete. It is located at an altitude of 20 meters above the sea level...
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Georgioupolis
Georgioupolis is located in the gulf of Almiros in Chania, near the boundaries of the prefecture of...
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Koutalas
The beach Koutalas or Koutalis is located in Kokkino Chorio of the municipality of Apokoronas, at the tip...
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Almyrida
Almyrida is located at the exit of the Gulf of Souda, approximately 20 km from the city center of Chania. The...
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Kalives
The charming small town Kalives is built on a fertile lush green valley, on the shores of Souda Bay. East of the town, on...
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Loutraki
Loutraki is located in a small cove off the exit of the gulf of Souda. The beach is not on a bus route but it is a short...
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Marathi
In order to get here you will have to drive 17 km from the city of Chania to the southeastern tip of the...
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Seitan Limania
Though it seems totally remote, this spectacular beach is located just a short 20 km drive from the city center of Chania...
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Katholiko
Although extremely picturesque, the small bay of Katholikon may not make a direct impression on you. However, the path that...
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Stavros
Stavros beach is located 15 km east of Chania on the Akrotiri peninsula. You can get here either by car or by taking...
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Kalathas
Kalathas is only 10 km from Chania, which makes it one of the most popular destinations for those who want to pop off...
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Agioi Apostoloi
The beach of Agioi Apostoloi (Saint Apostles) is located 4 km west of the city center of Chania on a small peninsula with...
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Agia Marina
The beach of Agia Marina is located 8 km west of Chania and continues for another 2.5 km. It has clear shallow waters and...
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Platanias
The town of Platanias is a busy tourist destination, particularly popular for its good tourist infrastructure and the...
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Pirgos Psilonerou
Pyrgos Psilonerou is a 1 km beach located 16 km West of Chania between the villages Gerani and Maleme. The...
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Tavronitis
Tavronitis is located in the municipality of Platanias, on the coast of the gulf of Chania. The first...
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Kolymbari
Kolymbari is a fishing village on the western end of the Gulf of Chania. The sea is usually rough as the beach is exposed...
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Afrata
Afrata is a beautiful village about 6 km north of Kolymbari and 30 km west of the city Chania...
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Menies
The beach Menies or Diktinna is located in a small bay, in the northeastern edge of Cape Rodopou. In order to get...
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Ravdoucha
If you drive 30 km west of Chania, you will come upon the beautiful village of Ravdoucha, overlooking Kissamos Bay...
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Balos
Balos is a beautiful lagoon at the northwest side of Gramvousa peninsula 53 km west from the city of Chania. A...
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Falasarna
If you were here about 2,000 years ago, you would find yourself in a famous harbor and a rich city with impressive...
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Kokkina Gremna
If August at the crowded beaches of Chania makes you feel agoraphobic, then at Kokkina Gremna there is a...
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Sfinari
Sfinari is a fishing village that is located at the western shore of the prefecture of Chania, approximately 18 km...
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Platanakia
This is a secluded beach, which is located 66 km west of Chania near Sfinari in the municipality of Kissamos...
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Aspri Limni
Aspri Limni (White Lake) is located just outside of the village of Moni Chrissoskalitissa and about 5 km from the...
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Elafonisi
It is very difficult to describe in words the deep blue waters, the white sand and the majestic sceneries...
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Kedrodasos
Crete has many hidden treasures and without a doubt this is one of the most precious. To get here you must drive...
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Pachia Ammos
The beach is one of the two located in the town of Paleochora in the south-western tip of Crete. Paleochora is a...
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Gialiskari
Gialiskari beach, also called Gianiskari or Dialiskari, is located 3 km east of Palaiochora. In order to get here, you...
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Anydroi
If you have arrived at the lovely Paleochora and you have a car, do not make the mistake of not visiting this spectacular...
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Sougia
The beach and the small port of Sougia are located at the ancient city of Syia, whose name etymologically...
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Tripiti
Tripiti is located at the exit of the homonymous gorge, about 5 km east of Sougia in the region that is named Voukilasi of...
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Sentoni
This marvelous pebbly beach in southwest Crete has deep blue waters. There is no road going to Sentoni and the...
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Domata
No matter how bizarre it sounds, this stunning, vast, sandy beach is reached by such few people that you will...
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Agia Roumeli
Agia Roumeli is located at the exit of Samaria Gorge and accepts the thousands of tourists that hike through it...
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Agios Pavlos
It is impossible not to be impressed by the vast pebbly beach of Agios Pavlos...
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Marmara
The beautiful beach of Marmara can be reached in several ways but not by car. Access is either by small boats...
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Lykos
The tiny harbor of Lykos (Wolf) is located about 7 km west of Sfakia, along the E4 coastal trekking path that...
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Loutro
The port of Loutro is situated west of Chora Sfakion in an enclosed and sheltered cove. This quaint fishing village...
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Glika Nera
Glika Nera means "drinking water" and the beach was named after the various springs that flow out of the ground by...
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Ilingas
Ilingas means "vertigo" in Greek. The beach is located at the exit of the homonymous gorge and approximately...
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Chora Sfakion
Despite its secluded position among the steep shores of southern Crete, Sfakia is one of the most popular regions...
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Frangokastelo
In the late 14th century, the Venetians built a small fort here in order to protect the locals from pirates, as well...
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Orthi Ammos
The beach of Orthi Ammos is located 80 km southeast of Chania. The name Orthi Ammos (upright sand) was taken after...
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Sarakiniko
Of the many beaches of Gavdos despite the small size of the island, Sarakiniko is one of the only two that are accessible...
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Ai Giannis
If you approach those who frequently speak about the positive energy of a place with skepticism, then the beach...
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Potamos
Potamos is often considered the most beautiful beach on Gavdos, located at the mouth of a stream on...
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Tripiti
The most popular and photographed landmark on the island is likely found on the beach of Tripiti. The famous...
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