Those on the road as it leaves Kerame are the ones in question. Small, with sand and pebbles, surrounded by massive rocks.
Here, near the modern settlement of Kerame, stood the ancient city of Kiona (Column) or Vionos, which flourished from the Minoan to Hellenistic times.
Going from east to west along the beaches of Keramiani Gialia, the first one meets is that of Gialopotamos (or Gialopotama).
Gialopotamos
Isolated with sands and deep clear waters, it has rocks on all sides making it ideal for underwater exploration. It lies just to the west of the small harbour of Aghia Fotini. It is not organized. To its east are lofty and massive cliffs, in whose hollowed shelters the nudists like to congregate.
Moving on to the east, on a dirt-road, we come to Pyrgos beach.
Pyrgos
This is composed of two small and deserted beaches that lie between Gialopotamos and the small harbour of Aghia Fotini: they have pebbles, sand and clear water. These too are hemmed in by bulky tall cliffs, in which have formed caves. It is perfect for spearfishing and snorkeling.
It can be reached from Gialopotamos by foot (about 10 minutes walk) by following a rough dirt-path.
Podare
This is the first to be encountered southeast of the small harbour of Aghia Fotini. It has coarse sand, small pebbles and some rocks; it is not isolated. You will find rent-rooms and tavernas nearby.
Beside it is Glima beach.
Glima
A small and isolated beach to the east of the small harbour of Aghia Fotini: sandy and with very clear water. Not organized, it is thus suited to calm and relaxation. 100 m along to the east is Pacheia Ammos, where lofty sand-dunes have formed.
Between the small harbour of Aghia Fotini and the beach of Ligkres is the spectacular one of Katsouni or Agalianos.
Katsouni
An undeveloped and isolated beach with sand and clear water. It is set about with massive rocks, making it perfect for nudists, and those desirous of solitude.
East of the Keramiana Gialia beaches, on the way out of Akoumia village are the beaches of Akoumiani Giali.
