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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
outdoorsy way of life.

20 Top beaches | Tips | Balos | Chrissi | Elafonissi | Vai | Preveli | Agiofarago | Sea Sports | Diving

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.

Mavromouri beach at Karoumes

Mavromouri beach

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Mavromouri Beach, also known as Psilos Ammos (“Fine Sand”), lies in the Ellinon Spitia area, just north of Karoumes Beach, at the remote eastern edge of the Lassithi region.

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Gremopezes beach

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Gremopezes beach is located within the limits of the naval base in Kyriamadi, Sitia, and below the radar of Kefala in Cape Sidero. Opposite is the rocky islet of Sidero and to the west are the rocks of Ftena Trachilia.

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Ryakaki beach at Mochlos

Ryakaki beach

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The small beach of Riakaki is formed 4 km east of Mochlos, Sitia, in the location of Linares, and administratively belongs to the community of Myrsini, Sitia. Nearby is the Venetian Tower of Kornaros.

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Almirida beach at Sisses

Almirida beach at Sisses

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Almyrida is a small seaside settlement in the vicinity of the village of Sises in the Mylopotamos district, 38 km east of the city of Rethymno. The settlement is not particularly developed, so you will mainly see locals.

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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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