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

Kalamokanias beach

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 3.82 (143 Votes)

Kalamokanias is located 57km southeast of Agios Nikolaos and 22km east of Ierapetra, on the west side of Makrigialos settlement. It is located on the west side of the hill that rises behind the harbor area. It takes its name after the migratory bird stilt (Himantopus himantopus) that has red legs and body reminding of a miniature stork and stops in the local streams.

Psili Ammos beach at Vai

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 3.06 (179 Votes)

Psili Ammos is located near the famous palmforest of Vai, 95km east of Agios Nikolaos and 25km east of Sitia. It can be accessed via a short footpath that starts in Vai and circles the hill on the east end of Vai. Walking does not exceed 5 minutes and the beach is definitely worth visiting.

Richtis beach

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 1.04 (169 Votes)

Richtis is located around 20km west of Sitia and 45 east of Agios Nikolaos, in the exit of the homonym Gorge of Richtis that starts from the village Exo Mouliana. In order to reach the beach you can follow the paved road starting from Exo Mouliana. Alternatively, you can trek in the lush gorge.

Lagada beach

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 2.12 (149 Votes)

Lagada is located 29km east of Ierapetra and 62km southeast of Agios Nikolaos, near Makrigialos (6km). It is situated in a large fertile valley with many olive groves, which is surrounded by the tall mountains of Makrigialos. During the last years, some hotels and rooms to let have been built, but the beach still retains its remoteness.

Skinias beaches

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 2.92 (179 Votes)

Skinias is a remote area located 94km east of Agios Nikolaos and 20km east of Sitia, in one of the most remote places on Crete. The wild area hosts three nice small coves, ideal for isolation at the exit of Katsara gorge. There are no amenities and trees around, thus you should have water and umbrella with you.

Vatos beach

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 1.06 (160 Votes)

Vatos is located 18km west of Ierapetra and 3km east of Myrtos. It is a small settlement that can accessed through the asphalted road from Mirtos. The locals work with banana and vegetable crops in the greenhouses of the area. The village is situated at the exit of a fertile valley, which begins northern, at village Gdohia.

Tsifliki beach

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 2.04 (195 Votes)

Dreros beach is shaped inside a hotel at Tsifliki area, 13km north of Agios Nikolaos, near the road that connects Elounda to the picturesque village of Plaka. It is shaped in a region surrounded by many olive groves and has wonderful views of the lagoon of Korfos (mainly known as Elounda lagoon) and the former leper colony, the fort of Spinalonga.

Kakia Skala beach

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 2.80 (144 Votes)

The beach has fine pebbles and calm clear waters, while around you can find a lot of shade under tamarisk trees. There are no umbrellas there, but hotels and restaurants are within walking distance. Kakia Skala is located 46km southeast of Agios Nikolaos and 9km east of Ierapetra. It's a pretty beach, not developed at all, although it is adjacent to the main road connecting Ierapetra with Makrigialos.

Lassithi

Echoes of Blue

Chrissi isle

Agios Nikolaos

Vai

Lassithi beaches

Kalamokanias beach

Psili Ammos beach at Vai

Richtis beach

Lagada beach

Skinias beaches

Vatos beach

Tsifliki beach

Kakia Skala beach