Hadzivolakas beach on Chrissi island 
The longest beach on Chrissi Island is Chatzivolakas, which extends west of the central Belegrina Beach. Its seabed is mainly rocky, and the beach is ideal for visitors seeking peace and seclusion, as most people remain around Belegrina.
Small and large sand dunes extend along the coast, while in two places imposing volcanic rocks rise out of the sand. The most distinctive feature of the landscape, however, is the presence of hundreds of junipers, shaped by the wind and weather into extraordinary forms that resemble figures created by the human imagination.
Approximately halfway along the beach stands an impressive rock known as Chatzis Volakas, meaning “the Hadji’s Rock”, from which the area takes its name. According to local tradition, the so-called Hadji pilgrims departed from this place on their journey to the Holy Land, where they were baptised in the River Jordan. The place name appears to be connected with the island’s ascetic tradition, as Gaidouronisi was inhabited by hermits, particularly during the Middle Ages.
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Additional Info
- Location: Lassithi Prefecture
- Accessibility: Boat
