Beaches

From the dunes of Elafonissi and Xerokambos to the turquoise waters of Kedrodasos and Chrissi, and from the secluded beaches in the wild gorges of Sfakia and the Asterousia Mountains to the sandy shores of Triopetra and Plakias, the coastline of Crete offers exceptional variety. The lagoons of Balos and Elounda, the palm groves of Preveli and Vai, the pine-fringed beaches near Ierapetra, secluded rocky coves and long organised sandy beaches complete the island’s coastal landscape.

Agia Paraskevi beach at Skepasti

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The small beach of Agia Paraskevi is located at the outlet of a stream in an inaccessible area of the village Skepasti, Mylopotamos district, between Bali and Skepasti. The beach takes its name from the church of Saint Paraskevi, which is located at the beginning of the stream, a few meters above.

Skinos beach

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In addition to the main beach of Plakias with its shallow sand, west of the village as far as the fishing shelter of Plakias, there is also Skinos beach.

Kakoskalo beach

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Kakoskalo beach is located 70 km southwest of Heraklion, on the borders of Tympaki and Agia Galini. The beach starts northwest of the port of Kokkinos Pyrgos.

Kamarola beach at Geropotamos

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A few meters west of Geropotamos beach and where the territory of the village Prinos begins, we find the amazing natural arch of Kamarola and next to it a stunning beach with sand, fine pebbles and crystal clear deep blue waters.

Sfakos beach

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Sfakos is located between Menies and Kolymbari. It is one of the most isolated beaches in Crete, as access from land is possible, but very difficult. Almost exclusively, most people come to it by boat from nearby Kolymbari or other beaches near Chania.

Achimada beach

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The beach Achimada is formed in a semi-circular bay with cliffs and orange rocks that are composed of many places of deposits of fossilized bivalves (shells) and take imposing forms.

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.

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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Beaches

Agia Paraskevi beach at Skepasti

Skinos beach

Kakoskalo beach

Kamarola beach at Geropotamos

Sfakos beach

Achimada beach

Agios Ioannis beach at Krios

Aniforas beach at Vigdolidi