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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.

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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Katsouni beach at Ligres

Katsouni beach

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Katsouni is located at the foot of Mount Asiderotas. It is preferred by many nudists, as it is one of the most secluded beaches in the area.

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Katevati beach

Katevati beach

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In the eastern part of the peninsula there is the small beach of Katevati, which has sand and pebbles. It has the imposing Talaia Mountains as a backdrop.

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Charakiani beach

Charakiani beach

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The beach of Charakiani is located below the church of Panagia Charakiani, which is the second most visited pilgrimage site in Crete and belongs to the Melidoni region.

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