Beaches of Crete

Παραλίες στο Δαμνόνι
Damnoni Beaches
Very close to Plakias, following the road eastwards, is found the beach of Phoinikas (Palms) or the Pirates’ Fjord.
Agios Vasilios
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Some
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
Elafonisi
Elafonisi
This beach is one of the most emblematic of the island, and is featured on countless postcards. 
Kissamos
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Limited
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
episkopik
Episkopi
Located 14 km west of Rethymnon and is named from the village very close by, Episkopi is a tremendously long sandy beach, with shallow waters, is o
Rethimno
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Some
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
Falasarna
Falasarna
The beach here is exceptionally beautiful.
Kissamos
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Some
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
Ferma Beach
Ferma Beach
This and the similarly named village are in an area full of pines. It has small pebbles and deep clear water.
Ierapetra
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Some
Other Facilities: No
Galini and Achlia
Galini and Achlia
Galini BeachBy the small settlement and the beach are on every side numerous small coves with pebbles: one is larger, with the same sorts
Ierapetra
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Some
Other Facilities: No
Geropotamos beach
Geropotamos
Geropotamos beach is located 18 km from the city of Rethymno.
Rethimno
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Limited
Other Facilities: Yes - Limited
Γούρνες
Gournes
Gournes is a tourist village located between Kokkini Hani and Gouves, some 16 km from Heraklion.
Hersonissos
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: Yes - Limited
Gouves
Gouves
Gouves is a seaside tourist destination (18 km from Heraklion). Ideal for quiet family holidays, it has all the necessary infrastructure.
Hersonissos
Accommodation: Yes - Plenty
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: No
Γρα Λυγιά
Gra Lygia
This seaside resort has a beautiful beach, just right for relaxing on.
Ierapetra
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
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