Beaches of Crete

Beaches at and near Souda
Beaches at and near Souda
Going from west to east, the first beach we meet is Pefkias (aka Aghia Anna)
Agios Vasilios
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Some
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
Beaches at Goudouras
Beaches at Goudouras
Kalami BeachA quiet, secluded beach (the Reed) with pebbles and clear waters, it is surrounded by high cliffs.
Ierapetra
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Some
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
Beaches at Itanos
Beaches at Itanos
By the ancient town of Itanos stretch three exquisite beaches, in an area excellent for relaxation and diving alike.
Sitia
Accommodation: No
Dining: No
Other Facilities: No
Beaches at Lagkada
Beaches at Lagkada
Diaskari BeachIt is a particularly beautiful beach and quiet, lacking organization – large with very crystal-clear waters, and plentiful t
Ierapetra
Accommodation: Yes - Limited
Dining: Yes - Limited
Other Facilities: No
Beaches at Palaiochora
Beaches at Palaiochora
Palaiochora, nicknamed the Bride of Libya, is a delightful town.
Kantanos-Selino
Accommodation: Yes - Plenty
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: Yes - Plenty
Beaches at Skiadaki and Aghios Nikitas
Beaches at Skiadaki and Aghios Nikitas
SkiadakiLocated at the mouth of a gorge, it is overshadowed by the tall, sheer cliffs, whose shade is appreciated by the daytime visitor.<
Arhanes-Asterousia
Accommodation: No
Dining: No
Other Facilities: No
Beaches by Istron
Beaches by Istron
At a distance of 12 km south of Agios Nikolaos is the settlement of Istro.
Agios Nikolaos
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Some
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
Beaches in the Area of Lenta
Beaches in the Area of Lentas
DyskosDyskos is a small village with a lovely long beach, very close to Lenta.
Gortyna
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: Yes - Limited
Beaches in the Vatheiano Kampos
Beaches in the Vatheiano Kampos
The area of Vathianos Kampos is 15 km east of Heraklion.
Hersonissos
Accommodation: Yes - Plenty
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: Yes - Plenty
Καπετανιανά
Beaches near Kapetaniana
Aghios Ioannis BeachThe beach in front of its village is quiet, with sand, pebbles and deep crystal-clear waters, perfect for spear-fishin
Gortyna
Accommodation: Yes - Limited
Dining: Yes - Some
Other Facilities: No
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