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Echoes of Blue – a photographic guide to the beaches of Crete
Photographic Guide

Echoes of Blue

A unique journey through the beaches of Crete, with images that capture the island’s light, colours and natural beauty.

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With around 1,000 kilometres of coastline,
Mediterranean-scented scenery is entwined with Crete’s
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From the dunes of Lafonissi and Xerokambos to the tropical shores of Kedrodasos and Chrissi, from the hidden beaches in the wild gorges of Sfakia and Asteroussia to the emerald bays of Triopetra and Plakias, from Balos and Elounda lagoons to the palm groves of Preveli and Vai, from piney beaches of Ierapetra to the long organized strands of the northern coasts, Crete offers the ultimate combination of carefree holidays and natural beauty, which can be finely reflected on its beaches.

Παραλίες Αγίου Ιωάννη στον Κριό

Agios Ioannis beach at Krios

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On the eastern side of Vroulia Bay, between the magnificent Kedrodasos and the church of Agios Ioannis, near the cape of Krios, a series of small secluded beaches are formed where you will most likely be isolated. However, you should be aware that there are no trees and no natural shade.

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Aniforas beach at Vigdolidi

Aniforas beach at Vigdolidi

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Aniforas Beach is located in the Vigdolidi area in an extremely wild rocky landscape, between Agia Galini and Agios Pavlos. Administratively, the area belongs to the district of the Saktouria community of Agios Vasilios.

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Παραλία Καμινάκι

Vala beach

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Vala beach is located on the southeastern slopes of the Asterousia Mountains in a purely Cretan setting, with inaccessible gorges, bare rocks, steep cliffs and beautiful secluded beaches.

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Vraskos beach

Vraskos beach

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Vraskos beach is located in a secluded location at the exit of a small gorge between Koutalis and Almyrida, in the vicinity of Kokkinos Chorio. The wider area is full of fantastic caves.

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Fountana beach at Kerkellos

Fountana beach at Kerkellos

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The beach of Foudana is located next to the coastal settlement of Maridaki and belongs to the community of Ahentria Monofatsiou. It is formed in a steep area at the eastern base of Cape Kerkellos and has pebbles, quite a rocky bottom and very clear waters

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Limnionari beach at Menies

Limnionari beach

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Limnionari or Agios Georgios beach is located in one of the most isolated areas of Crete. It is formed in a narrow bay at the exit of the Agios Georgios gorge, which starts south of the now deserted monastery of Saint George in Menies.

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Παραλία Χαρταλάμη στο Καλό Χωριό

Hartalami beach

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In the area of Kalo Chorio and between the beach of Pilos and Voulisma there is a small peninsula with olive groves, to which dirt roads lead. There is the small beach of Chartalamis Kolymbos, ideal for isolation, with a unique tree for shade.

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Krygia Vlychada beach

Krygia Vlychada beach

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The beach Krygia Vlychada is located to the east of the village Tris Ekklisies in the Asterousia Mountains. The name means Cold Water Spring and is taken after the spring with sweet water that exists where the road ends and today gives life to dozens of oleanders.

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