Beaches of Xerokampos

Gerontolakos Beach

By Cape Trachilos in a small bay is Gerontolakos beach, or Aghios Nikolaos as it can be called.

Kato Zakros

A small seaside settlement with a wonderful and peaceful pebble beach, and blue crystalline waters with a fascinating sea-bed, just right for exploration.

Karoumes Beach

Lying at the mouth of the Chochlakies Gorge, this is a lovely, calm beach with sand, small gravelly stones and clear and crystalline waters which deepen sudd

Skinias Beach

In essence this is two isolated beaches, with crystal-clear waters, surrounded by cliffs. The southern is pebbly, whilst the northern has sand.

Beaches around Vai

Heading north into the broader region of Vai, the first beach you meet is that of Psili Ammos.

Beaches at Itanos

By the ancient town of Itanos stretch three exquisite beaches, in an area excellent for relaxation and diving alike.

Beaches on Cape Sidero

Continuing the exploration of the beaches as one goes north onto Cape Sidero, the first one meets are Tentas and Aghios Isidoros.

Balos

On the northwest coast of Cape Gramvousa, in a bay formed between the lesser capes of Tigani (the Frying pan) and Vouxa (Trypti), lies the sea-lagoon of

Imeri (Tame) Gramvousa

Imeri Gramvousa, one of two rocky islets off the northwest side of the Cape, lies some two nautical miles from the Balos lagoon.&nb