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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
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.
The beach has pebbles and a relatively rocky bottom, factors that, combined with the often stormy sea, make swimming difficult.
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.
Pelekiti is a small rocky beach in a secluded spot on the coast, known for the carved rocks that gave it its name.
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