The town, with its beach of 300 m and the many caves cut out of the high cliffs which surround and form the enclosed and sheltered bay, is one of the most po

East of both Kokkinos Pyrgos and Katalyki is found Afratia, again basically a continuation of what is next door.

Moving from west to east across the borders of the Rethymnon and Heraklion Prefectures, between the settlements of Aghia Galini and Tymbaki is Kokkinos Pyrgo

This enchanting of small beach, secluded by being set at the mouth of a gorge, is surrounded by tall and sheer cliffs in which caves have formed.

Skiadaki

Located at the mouth of a gorge, it is overshadowed by the tall, sheer cliffs, whose shade is appreciated by the daytime visitor.

Aspri Paralia

Secluded, it cannot be reached in a vehicle, only in a privately hired boat from a nearby harbour.

Pacheia Ammos

This (Deep Sands, aka Ornios) is a beautiful beach some 300 m long, with sand (as its name suggests) and very clear waters, which deepe

Stena Beach

Right next door to Kaloi Limenes within an enclosed and secluded bay, it gets its name (the Narrows or Straits) from the constricted pass

This is a small gorge that runs about a kilometer south of Martsalo: it takes its name from the 300 hermits reported to have practiced here.

Situated at the mouth of the Martsaliotiko Gorge, it is a secluded little beach, surrounded by cliffs – with sand, small pebbles and cold clear water.