Lassithi beaches

The coastline of Lassithi combines sandy beaches, palm groves and wild rocky coves. In the South Cretan Sea, the beaches of Chrissi and Koufonissi stand out, while the eastern coast includes the palm forest of Vai, the beaches of Itanos, Karoumes and Xerokambos. Farther west, the landscape becomes greener below the slopes of the Thripti Mountains, while near Agios Nikolaos notable beaches include Gargadoros, Voulisma and Ammoudara.

Lassithi Map

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Beach

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1

Chrissi

2

Vatos

3

Mirtos

4

Sarikambos

5

Ammoudares

6

Gra Ligia

7

Ierapetra

8

Peristeras

9

Katharades

10

Koutsounari

11

Kakia Skala

12

Ferma

13

Agia Fotia

14

Ahlia

15

Mavros Kolimbos

16

Maheridia

17

Koutsouras

18

Kalamokanias

19

Makrigialos

20

Diaskari
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Beach

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Our rating

21

Lagada

22

Psalidia

23

Ammoudi

24

Kalo Nero

25

Kapsas

26

Kalami

27

Votsalaki

28

Goudouras

29

Livari

30

Tihida

31

Kamarelles

32

Asprougas

33

Filadelfia

34

Prosfora

35

Agia Irini

36

Mazida

37

Xerokambos

38

Katsounaki

39

Zakros

40

Karoumes
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Beach

Attributes

Our rating

41

Skinias

42

Skaria

43

Hiona

44

Kouremenos

45

Maridati

46

Kedromouri

47

Vai

48

Itanos

49

Tendas

50

Agios Isidoros

51

Agia Fotia

52

Sitia

53

Platani

54

Papadiokambps

55

Charkomatas

56

Richtis

57

Gela

58

Mochlos

59

Tholos

60

Agriomandra
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Beach

Attributes

Our rating

61

Pahia Ammos

62

Gournia

63

Pilos

64

Voulisma

65

Karavostasis

66

Vathi

67

Ammoudara

68

Almiros

69

Gargadoros

69

Ammos

70

Kitroplatia

71

Ammoudi

72

Havania

73

Katsikia

74

Pigaidakia

75

Kolokitha

76

Elounda

77

Tsifliki

78

Plaka

79

Chomatistra

80

Agios Antonios
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Beach

Attributes

Our rating

81

Vhyhadia

82

Skotini

83

Anogia

84

Milatos

85

Boufos

86

Sissi

Agios Andreas beaches

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Approximately 300m to the east, you'll find several small bays with round pebbles, which are secluded. Kolimbakia or Loutres coves, as they are called by locals, are ideal for snorkeling and fishing, as the rocky bottom is home to plenty of fish. After the coves you will meet the beach in front of a local hotel, Stomio beach, which is well organized with umbrellas, showers, beach-volley court, canoes, sailing, windsurfing and diving facilities.

Tihida beach

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If you walk 1 hour east of Vlyhada beach at Livari (by Goudouras), you will soon reach the two deserted beaches of Tihida area. The area is full of caves and takes its name after the wall-like rocks (tihos in Greek) at the small beach, offering shade during summer.

Charkomatas beach

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If you head west of Papadiokambos settlement, especially on windless days (very rare!), it is worth leaving your car off the road, cross the wire fence and walk 2 minutes to the exit of the gorge starting close to Liopetro area and ending at the beautiful beach of Charkomatas, at position Roussa Limni. You’ll get impressed by the amazing formations of the gorge, shaped by laminated sheets of limestone.

Kokinos Kavos beach

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If you walk along the steep shores north of Maridati till Vai palmgrove, you will meet several small coves, totally secluded accessed only by boat or on foot (it takes 2:30 hours to reach Vai).The first beach you meet is called Kokkinos Kavos (Red Cape), named after the reddish soils of the area. The seabed is sandy and pebbly in places.

Agios Dionysios beaches

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The easternmost beach you come across a dirt road starting from Agios Antonios and heading 1km to the east, to Cape Kenti and close to the wind turbines of Aforesmenos Cape, is called Avlaki. Adjacent to Avlaki, there is the pebbled beach of Xepapadia, which is the only beach around the Mirabello that has purely east orientation and is not usually wavy. Next to Xepapadia there is the scenic chapel of St. Dionysius.

Mikronissi beach

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Mikronissi beach lies at the southwestern tip of the small islet, opposite Agios Nikolaos and next to Agii Pantes. It is the island’s only small beach and lies beside the landing place used by small boats.

Beaches of Psira

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On the island there are several small beaches, the largest of which is located north of the site is sandy. Just below the ancient settlement (to the south) there is a small bay with two small beautiful pebble beaches. All beaches of Pseira are located on the south side of the island thus they are protected from ordinary north winds.

Agii Pantes beach

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>Directly opposite the port of Agios Nikolaos is the islet of Agii Pantes. Approximately in the center of the island there is a unique tiny beach with sand and clear blue waters.

Lassithi

Echoes of Blue

Chrissi isle

Agios Nikolaos

Vai

Lassithi beaches

Agios Andreas beaches

Tihida beach

Charkomatas beach

Kokinos Kavos beach

Agios Dionysios beaches

Mikronissi beach

Beaches of Psira

Agii Pantes beach