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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 Lafonissi and Xerokambos to the tropical shores of Kedrodasos and Chrissi, from the hidden beaches in the wild gorges of Sfakia and Asteroussia to the emerald bays of Triopetra and Plakias, from Balos and Elounda lagoons to the palm groves of Preveli and Vai, from piney beaches of Ierapetra to the long organized strands of the northern coasts, Crete offers the ultimate combination of carefree holidays and natural beauty, which can be finely reflected on its beaches.

Vryonissi beach at Kalo Chorio

Vryonissi beach at Kalo Chorio

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East of Istron Bay there is a very small cove with three remote beaches, accessed on foot via a short path. The beaches are named Vryonisi (or Prasonisi), after the small Vryonisi (or Prasonisi) islet that is formed just opposite the small bay.

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Soultanina beach in Sitia

Soultanina beach in Sitia

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A few meters north of the main port of the city of Sitia, the main road that leads to the airport passes by the Chlouverakis Park. Right next to it is the picturesque cove of Soultanina. Access is very easy either by car or on foot.

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Bogazi beach in Bali

Bogazi beach in Bali

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Bogazi Beach is located in a hard-to-reach area west of Bali in the area of the village Melidoni of the Mylopotamos district. It takes its name from the bogazi, which is a narrow passage, created by a rock.

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Agia Paraskevi beach at Skepasti

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.

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Skinos beach at Plakias

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.

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Kakoskalo 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.

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Kamarola beach

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.

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