Beaches of Crete

Kyani Akti
Kyani Akti
A fairly long and sandy beach with shallow waters. Kyani Akti is situated 18 km. east of Chania and next to Kalives.
Apokoronas
Accommodation: Yes - Plenty
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: Yes - Plenty
Larinaki and Listis
Larinaki and Listis
Going along to the east, towards Keratokampos, the next beach you meet is Larinaki.
Minoa Pediada
Accommodation: No
Dining: Yes - Limited
Other Facilities: No
Lavrakas
Lavrakas
The beach of Lavrakas is one of the most secluded in Gavdos; it is accessible only by foot from the beach of Agios Ioannis – a walk of about 2 km.<
Gavdos
Accommodation: No
Dining: No
Other Facilities: No
Ligkres & Akoumia Beaches
Ligkres & Akoumia Beaches
Here are the strands of Ligkres and Akoumia.
Agios Vasilios
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Some
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
Limanakia at Hersonissos
Limanakia at Hersonissos
Limanakia of Hersonissos is one of the most popular areas for tourists in Crete, 26 km east of Heraklion; it is composed of a string of bays to the
Hersonissos
Accommodation: Yes - Plenty
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: Yes - Plenty
lissos
Lissos
This lovely spot is that of the old city of Lissos, in its lushly green valley setting.
Kantanos-Selino
Accommodation: No
Dining: No
Other Facilities: No
Livari Beach
Livari Beach
The beach lies on the Gulf of Atherinolakkos. It has pale-coloured small pebbles and blue-green crystalline waters.
Sitia
Accommodation: No
Dining: No
Other Facilities: No
Loutra and Trafoulas
Loutra and Trafoulas
LoutraA passable dirt-road reaches this attractive beach from Lenta.
Gortyna
Accommodation: Yes - Limited
Dining: Yes - Limited
Other Facilities: No
Loutro
Loutro
This fishing village, built like an amphitheatre against the sloping terrain, is quiet and dominated by the colours of its paint, namely white, blu
Sfakia
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Some
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
Lygaria
Lygaria
Lygaria 21 km west of Heraklion and just 1 km east of Agia Pelagia. This is a beautiful enclosed bay that is relatively protected from the winds.
Malevizi
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
  1. Nature
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