Σύμφωνα με την ελληνική Μυθολογία ο Γίγαντας Σαραντάπηχος που ήταν γιος του πατέρα των θεών Δία έσκυψε κάποτε διψασμένος να πιει νερό από το ποτάμι Κρυγιός ή Μύρτος. Η μακριά του γενειάδα έσκισε στα δύο το βράχο του βουνού κι έτσι δημιουργήθηκε το φαράγγι της Σαρακίνας.
Skinaria Beach (or Shinaria) is located 33km south of Rethymno, 3km south of the village Lefkogia, in the east part of the wider Plakias area. The beach is relatively unknown to most locals, but for its few visitors it remains a heaven and some of them regard it as one of the best beaches of Crete.
The lighthouse at the old harbor of Chania is the most recognizable part of the city, posing at all travel books of Crete. The story of the lighthouse starts a long ago, although its present form dates back since the Egyptian Occupation of Crete (in the early 19th century).
The main beach of Nea Chora is very well organized, with several amenities nearby. It is a nice sandy beach, with rocks in some places. Nea Chora is ideal for those that do not want to leave the city centre.
Agia Pelagia (Santa Pelagia) is located 21km west of Heraklion, on the west side of a long peninsula, which has many small coves with beautiful beaches. Agia Pelagia, initially a small and picturesque village built by the residents of Achlada village, transformed into a very popular tourist resort with many hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars, internet cafés, ATMs, taxis, etc., that is connected by regular bus services to Heraklion.
Ο Τσούτσουρας ή Τσούτσουρος (από το ενετικό Zuzzuro) βρίσκεται 63 χλμ νότια της πόλης του Ηρακλείου, στην έξοδο του επιβλητικού φαραγγιού του Μίντρη. Είναι χτισμένος στην τοποθεσία που ήταν χτισμένη η αρχαία πόλη Ίνατος, η οποία ήταν επίνειο της Πριανσού.
Triopetra consists mainly of two beaches, which are separated by a small peninsula. At the edge of the peninsula, in the sea, three majestic rocks rise. Triopetra is named after these rocks, since it means “Three Rocks”.
Kolokytha is a small island just opposite the Peninsula of Spinalonga, 12km north of Agios Nikolaos and close to Elounda. Opposite the island, there is the fantastic beach of Saint Luke, mostly known as Kolokytha. To access the beach you should first follow a scenic route: From the town of Elounda, follow the road leading to the East, along the shore. You will pass the old salt pans on your right hand, which now hosts many birds.
