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

Attributes

Our rating

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

Attributes

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

Giorgakis beach

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 4.40 (10 Votes)

Giorgakis is one of the many beaches in Ferma area, formed below very steep cliffs, but it can be accessed by stairs. The short descent leads to one of the most beautiful beaches of East Crete, with fine pebbles and rocks that form caves.

Atherina beach

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 3.67 (9 Votes)

Atherina beach is located about 70 km southeast of Agios Nikolaos and 34 km east of Ierapetra, shortly before we reach the seaside village of Goudouras. To approach it from the shore, from the main road walk along the narrow and deep dry stream, which drains the Vigla region.

Bonda beach (Grias Pidima)

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 4.33 (6 Votes)

Bonda beach (or Grias Pidima) is located 49km southeast of Agios Nikolaos and 14km east of Ierapetra, in the territory of the village Schinokapsala, between the seaside settlements of Agios Panteleimonas and Ahlia. Just below the main road connecting Ierapetra to Makrygialos, you will meet this small beach with rocks in places, totally secluded and ideal for isolation, compared to other beaches of the area. The is accessed through a small plateau near the main road.

Voulismata beach

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 5.00 (3 Votes)

Between the palm forest in Vai and the beaches of ancient Itanos the small beach in Voulismata is formed. Voulismata is the most remote beach in the area and you will almost never find anyone here, as the only way of access is to walk alongside the coast and there is no road reaching the beach.

Dragonada Beach

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 3.88 (4 Votes)

The island of Dragonada is the largest of the islands Dionysades in the open sea of Sitia. On the island there is a small harbor, next to the temple of Saint Anthony and the only house on the island. This tiny harbor hosts a tiny, but very beautiful, beach with sand and rocky bottom.

Kalikovrechtis beach

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 5.00 (1 Vote)

Kallikovrechtis beach is located 19km west of Ierapetra and 4km east of the picturesque town of Myrtos and can be reached via asphalt road from Myrtos or Tertsa. The beach belongs to the periphery of the village of Ghodia and is formed at the exit of the Kalikovretis stream, formed between the summits of Kolechtos and Kako Oros.

Heromilia beach

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 5.00 (1 Vote)

Heromilia beach is located in the area of Agia Triada (also known as Tso) in Sitia province, just 2km east of Atherinolakkos Power Station. It is the westernmost beach of the beaches of Livari.

Roussospasma beach

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 4.25 (2 Votes)

Roussospasma beach, Rousso Spasma or Rousso Skisma, is the easternmost beach of Xerokampos area. It can be accessed by walking 15' on the path that starts from Krinakia beach and heads east towards Kato Zakros

Lassithi

Echoes of Blue

Chrissi isle

Agios Nikolaos

Vai

Lassithi beaches

Giorgakis beach

Atherina beach

Bonda beach (Grias Pidima)

Voulismata beach

Dragonada Beach

Kalikovrechtis beach

Heromilia beach

Roussospasma beach