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Crete's west is renowned for its beauty and seascapes
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The most famous and most photographed beaches on the island of Crete, known for their exotic water and majestic natural environment, are the heavenly lagoons of Balos at Gramvousa peninsula and Elafonissi, which lie in the southwestern edge of the island. Between them, lies the virgin beaches of ancient Falassarna. For those looking for seclusion, there is the hidden paradise of Kedrodasos and White Lake near Elafonissi and the African seascapes of Agiannis and Lavrakas on Gavdos island.

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Chironisia beach at Menies

Chironisia beach

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The secluded area of Chironisia lies on the wild eastern side of the Rodopou Peninsula, just before the enchanting bay of Menies.

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Thodorou beach

Thodorou beach

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Opposite the bustling beach of Agia Marina, located to the west of Chania, are the islets of Agii Theodori, also known as Thodorou. To the south of the central island is a unique, extremely secluded beach

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Neratzia beach at Ravdoucha

Neratzia beach

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Neratzia beach is the northernmost on the Ravdoucha coastline and is located approximately 21 km west of Chania, at the base of the Rodopos peninsula.

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Stavrolimni beach at Gavdos

Stavrolimni beach at Gavdos

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Stavrolimni beach, also known as Stravolimni, is located at the northernmost tip of Gavdos. More specifically, it lies on the footpath that connects the beaches of Lavrakas and Pyrgos.

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Halepa beachfront Agia Kiriaki

Halepa beach

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Agia Kyriaki is a picturesque corner of the city of Chania, located within the elegant and aristocratic district of Halepa. It borders the historic Tabakaria, where the old stone tanneries still stand.

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Kladissos beach at Nea Chora

Kladissos beach

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Kladissos is a long sandy beach located in the area of Daratsos just 3 km west of the Venetian Port of Chania, opposite the islet of Lazaretta. The beach is formed west of the Kladissos River.

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