Beaches of Crete

Katarti and Salamia
Katarti and Salamia
KatartiA very small and secluded beach, with pebbles and deep very clear water – ideal for underwater exploration, it is located at the ex
Gortyna
Accommodation: No
Dining: No
Other Facilities: No
Katharades Beach
Katharades Beach
A beach with crystal-clear, deep water, coarse sand and plenty of flat and smooth rocks on the sea bed: be wary of these last as they are often hig
Ierapetra
Accommodation: Yes - Plenty
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
Kato Zakros
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 explo
Sitia
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Some
Other Facilities: Yes - Limited
kavrosk
Kavros
Kavros lies 4 km from Georgioupolis. It has a tourist infrastructure, but less so than the neighboring Georgioupolis.
Apokoronas
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Some
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
Kedrodasos
Kedrodasos
South of Elafonisi is another area of wild and remarkable beauty – Kedrodasos or the Forest of Cedars.
Kissamos
Accommodation: No
Dining: No
Other Facilities: No
keramianik
Keramiani Gialia
Those on the road as it leaves Kerame are the ones in question. Small, with sand and pebbles, surrounded by massive rocks.
Agios Vasilios
Accommodation: Yes - Limited
Dining: Yes - Some
Other Facilities: No
Klimata Beach (Rodakino)
Klimata Beach (Rodakino)
This lies between Plakias and Rodakino: a large enough stretch enveloping three deserted beaches.
Agios Vasilios
Accommodation: No
Dining: No
Other Facilities: No
Kokinna Gremna (Red Cliffs)
Kokinna Gremna (Red Cliffs)
This is a quiet, secluded beach, with sand and scattered rocks, with deep clear waters that are ideal for those looking to relax
Kissamos
Accommodation: No
Dining: No
Other Facilities: No
Kokkini Ammos Beach
Kokkini Ammos Beach
This beach (Red Sand) aka Kokkini Ammos is a secluded beach which can be reached only by foot – with the reddish sand that bestows on it its name,
Festos
Accommodation: No
Dining: Yes - Limited
Other Facilities: Yes - Limited
Kokkini Hani
Kokkini Hani
This coastal tourist development, 15 km from Heraklion, is just to the east of the Vatheiano Kampos.
Hersonissos
Accommodation: Yes - Plenty
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: Yes - Plenty
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