Parasfougario beach is located in the area of Achlada, province Malevizi, about 22 km northwest of Heraklion. It is located on a steep point between the popular beaches of Lygaria and Agia Pelagia.
- Sea water color: Green
- Sand type: Sand, Rocks in places
- Location: Heraklion Prefecture, Central Crete, North Crete, Malevizi area (Agia Pelagia)
- Depth: Normal
- Sea surface: Usually wavy
- Crowds: Quiet
- Other Information: Ideal for snorkeling / spearfishing
- Accessibility: Boat
- Sea water color: Blue
- Sand type: Sand, Rocks in places
- Location: Heraklion Prefecture, East Crete, Central Crete, South Crete, Tymbaki area (Pirgiotissa)
- Depth: Normal
- Sea surface: Usually wavy
- Crowds: Quiet
- Other Information: Ideal for snorkeling / spearfishing, Rock shade
- Accessibility: Boat, Walking
Kastri is located 72km southeast of Heraklion, in the sheltered bay of Keratokambos. It is the biggest of the two settlements of the region (the second is Keratokambos), which are now united. In recent years Kastri has faced a considerable development, mainly because the surrounding beaches are a magnet for visitors.
- Sea water color: Blue
- Sand type: Sand, Pebbles
- Location: Heraklion Prefecture, Central Crete, South Crete, Viannos area
- Depth: Shallow
- Sea surface: Usually calm
- Crowds: Normal
- Facilities: Accommodation options nearby, Food / water nearby
- Other Information: Ideal for snorkeling / spearfishing, Tree Shade
Leprias or Lepries is a small pebbly beach located at Kalokambos area, about 73km south of Heraklion city, amidst the wild and majestic landscape of Asterousia Range, southwest of the summit of Kofinas. The beach is formed in front of a steep dirt slope, which crumbles and collapses like the leper's skin, therefore it is called Leprias, after the Greek word for leper.
- Sea water color: Blue
- Sand type: Pebbles
- Location: Heraklion Prefecture, Central Crete, South Crete, Messara area (Kainourgiou)
- Depth: Deep
- Sea surface: Usually calm
- Crowds: Quiet
- Other Information: Nudism friendly, Ideal for snorkeling / spearfishing, Rock shade
- Accessibility: Boat, Walking
Behind the big hill west of the settlement Tris Ekklisies, there is a second stunning beach with fine sand, which is completely isolated and surrounded by the largest carob wood in Europe. The beach is called Pahia Ammos and is shaped at the exit of Agia Paraskevi Gorge, which also houses an unknown 105m high waterfall (only in winter).
- Sea water color: Blue
- Sand type: Sand
- Location: Heraklion Prefecture, Central Crete, South Crete, Monofatsi area
- Depth: Normal
- Sea surface: Usually calm
- Crowds: Quiet
- Facilities: Food / water nearby
- Other Information: Nudism friendly, Ideal for snorkeling / spearfishing, Tree Shade, Seaturtle nesting point
- Accessibility: Dirt track
The bay of Salamia(s) is located 74km south of Heraklion, between Agios Ioannis and Tripiti. There is no road nearby, thus it is one of the most secluded areas of Crete. You can reach it either by boat or by easy walking from Agios Ioannis.
- Sea water color: Blue
- Sand type: Sand, Pebbles
- Location: Heraklion Prefecture, Central Crete, South Crete, Messara area (Kainourgiou)
- Depth: Normal
- Sea surface: Usually calm
- Crowds: Quiet
- Other Information: Nudism friendly, Ideal for snorkeling / spearfishing
- Accessibility: Boat, Walking
The very quiet beach of East Tsigounas, mostly known as Petrakis, is located 1km east of Lendas and 76km south of Heraklion. it is located on the foots of the steep and inhospitable slopes of Asterousia Mountains.
- Sea water color: Blue
- Sand type: Pebbles
- Location: Heraklion Prefecture, Central Crete, South Crete, Messara area (Kainourgiou)
- Depth: Normal
- Sea surface: Usually calm
- Crowds: Quiet
- Facilities: Accommodation options nearby, Food / water nearby, Umbrellas / beds
- Other Information: Nudism friendly, Ideal for snorkeling / spearfishing, Tree Shade
- Accessibility: Paved road
West of Platia Peramata village, there is another smaller settlement called Krigioi. In front of Krigi, there is a small cove with fine pebble and crystal clear water. Krigi beach is ideal for seclusion, snorkeling and fishing. West of Krigi, you'll reach another pebbly remote beach. Some more meters on the west you'll find the three consecutive beaches of Kokkines Plakes (i.e. Red Rocks), named after the reddish rocks around and accessed mainly through sea.
- Sea water color: Blue
- Sand type: Fine Pebbles
- Location: Heraklion Prefecture, Central Crete, South Crete, Messara area (Kainourgiou)
- Depth: Normal
- Sea surface: Usually calm
- Crowds: Quiet
- Other Information: Tree Shade
- Accessibility: Dirt track
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