Beaches of Crete

On the Spinalonga peninsula, and in a sense opposite to Elounda and at a distance of 12 km from Aghios Nickolaos, is the beautiful beach (the Pumpk
Agios Nikolaos
Accommodation: No
Dining: No
Other Facilities: No
Kolymbari is a seaside village with quite a lot of tourist development, it is located 24 km from Chania, with the Rodopou peninsul
Platanias
Accommodation: Yes - Plenty
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
To the south end of the Gulf of Messara, this was in times past the port of Festos: by the beach you will today happen on the ruins of the old city
Festos
Accommodation: No
Dining: Yes - Limited
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
It is the first beach located at the mouth of a now largely dry river, that runs through a steep gorge descending from Mount Kryoneritis (Cold Wate
Agios Vasilios
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Some
Other Facilities: Yes - Some
Korakia beach is 48 km approx. from Rethymno and 39 km approx. from Heraklion.
Milopotamos
Accommodation: No
Dining: No
Other Facilities: No
Korfos is located south of the harbour Karave (2 km away).
Gavdos
Accommodation: Yes - Limited
Dining: Yes - Limited
Other Facilities: No
Aghios Antonios (Koudoumas)This quiet and secluded beach is located between Aghios Ioannis and the Monastery of Koudoumas.
Gortyna
Accommodation: No
Dining: No
Other Facilities: No
A small, secluded beach with pebbles and stones, ideal for those seeking seclusion - but with no amenities.
Apokoronas
Accommodation: No
Dining: No
Other Facilities: No
The village of Koutsouras is very close to the seaside settlement of Makrigialos.
Ierapetra
Accommodation: Yes - Some
Dining: Yes - Plenty
Other Facilities: No
The first place you encounter at the west – and that is accessible by road – is Cape Krios (Cape of the Ram) with an extensive beach with
Kantanos-Selino
Accommodation: Yes - Limited
Dining: Yes - Limited
Other Facilities: Yes - Limited