Vagi beach at Kolokitha
Those who want to come to Kolokytha but want to be isolated can walk south, where there are two small bays of Vagi.
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.
Fylakas beach at Tripiti
Fylakas is a tiny beach at the base of the western side of Cape Fylakas of Tripiti in the Asterousia Mountains about 73 kilometers south of Heraklion and on the eastern border of the community of Miamou
Trapezes beach
Trapezes beach is located at Cape Mavros, east of Magatzedes and below the facilities of the Naval base at the Trapezes location. It is accessible only from the sea.
Latomia beach
Between Arvi and Psari Forada we find the small settlements of Xerokampos and Latomia in a touristically degraded area where greenhouses and outdoor crops predominate, mainly banana crops.
Boufos beach at Sissi
Boufos is the most famous beach near Sisi and is located just a few meters east of this picturesque seaside village, in the sheltered bay of Harkoma.
Elephant beach in Lendas
The small beach of the Elephant (Elefantas) is located between Cape Psamidomouri and the beach Petrakis in Lendas and directly below the Levinthos hotel, through which there is access.
Avlaki beach at Sissi
Just a few meters east of the busy beach of Boufos, on the coastal road of the village of Sisi, lies a smaller, quieter beach, Avlaki. Despite being so close, Avlaki offers a different experience, more peaceful and natural, ideal for those seeking isolation.
Kouneni beach at Kefali
The area of Kouneni is located in the vicinity of the village of Pigaidakia, near Cape Lithino, in the “corner” of Messara, and is the southernmost territory of Crete. The highest point of the Cape is the windswept Mount Kefali, from which start vertical cliffs of 391m
