Beaches

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.

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.

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.

Between the settlements of Tsigounas and Plateies Peramatos we meet one of the most hidden and lesser-known beaches, the secluded beach of Alatsocharakas.

Fylakes beach is located in Agia Pelagia. It is a tiny bay with fine sand and green shallow waters, protected by the high and verdant cliffs of Souda.

Plisimo is located east of the settlement of Treis Ekklisies on the southern steep slopes of Asterousia, near the point where the inaccessible gorge of Mesosfini empties.

Paliomantra is located in the area of Aginara, east of Platia Peramata and before we reach the area of Tsigounas. It belongs to the territory of the village Antiskari and is accessible by dirt road.

Theseus Beach is located near Cape Bourouni or Akros in the area of village Achlada, 24 km west of the city of Heraklion and takes its name from the homonymous private settlement of Theseus Village.