Beaches of Crete

Stavros (Akrotiri)
Stavros (Akrotiri)
On the northwest flank of the Akrotiri peninsular is Stavros (the Cross) – a sheltered bay with sand and turquoise waters.
Chania
Accommodation: Yes - Plenty
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
The Beaches at Kokkinos Pyrgos
The Beaches at Kokkinos Pyrgos
Moving from west to east across the borders of the Rethymnon and Heraklion Prefectures, between the settlements of Aghia Galini and Tymbaki is Kokk
Festos
Accommodation: Yes - Plenty
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: Yes - Plenty
The beaches at Tertsa
The beaches at Tertsa
Between this beach at the west and Tertsa to the east lies that of Vourdolakos.
Viannos
Accommodation: Yes - Limited
Dining: Yes - Some
Other Facilities: Yes - Limited
The Beaches of Aghios Pavlos
The Beaches of Aghios Pavlos
These are set on the frontage, at the exit of a road to Sachtouria village.
Agios Vasilios
Accommodation: Yes - Plenty
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
The Beaches of Arvi
The Beaches of Arvi
About a kilometer to the east of Meakis is Arvi itself, which has a small port and a lovely beach.
Viannos
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Some
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
Παραλίες Χώρας Σφακίων
The Beaches of Chora Sfakion
The village of Chora Sfakion lies 74 km south of Chania town, not far from the mouth of the Imbros Gorge.
Sfakia
Accommodation: Yes - Plenty
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: Yes - Plenty
The beaches of Ierapetra
The beaches of Ierapetra
The town of Ierapetra, with its Venetian fortress – the Kale, is known for its cultivation of greenhouse crops, as is the whole region.
Ierapetra
Accommodation: Yes - Plenty
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: Yes - Plenty
The beaches of Keratokampos
The beaches of Keratokampos
KastriThis is right next door to the organized seaside settlement of Keratokampos.
Viannos
Accommodation: Yes - Plenty
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: No
The beaches of Makrigialos
The beaches of Makrigialos
Kalamokanias BeachThis is on the west side of the Makrigialos area.
Ierapetra
Accommodation: Yes - Plenty
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
The beaches of Palekastro
The beaches of Palekastro
After Skinias, the next beach is that of Chiona.
Sitia
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Some
Other Facilities: No
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