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.

Sfougara Mnima Beach

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It is the second and central of three consecutive coves in the wider area known as Ammoudi, also referred to as Second Ammoudi, west of the main Ammoudi beach or Dragon’s Cave.

Agios Andreas beach at Finokalia

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Access is possible from Neapolis initially by a very narrow cement road that starts from the settlement of Koudoumalos and descends through a dense forest of Euphorbia characias to the monastery of Agios Andreas

Hiona beach at Elounda

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Chiona beach is located a few meters east of Skisma in Elounda, about 10km north of Agios Nikolaos. To get here from Skisma, follow the coastal road that leads to the Spinalonga peninsula, passing by the old salt pans.

Patsavra beach

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Patsavra is a secluded pebble beach, which some locals prefer for swimming and mainly for fishing. Above the beach there is a large plateau with an old well, from where someone can, with great care, descend to the beach.

Lagadaki beach

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The beach has pebbles and a relatively rocky bottom, factors that, combined with the often stormy sea, make swimming difficult.

Varkotopi beach

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The small beach of Varkotopi is formed east of Mochlos, within the perimeter of the community of Tourloti, Sitia and near the road that goes up to the Tower of the Horns.