By the ancient town of Itanos stretch three exquisite beaches, in an area excellent for relaxation and diving alike.

Heading north into the broader region of Vai, the first beach you meet is that of Psili Ammos.

After Skinias, the next beach is that of Chiona.

In essence this is two isolated beaches, with crystal-clear waters, surrounded by cliffs. The southern is pebbly, whilst the northern has sand.

Lying at the mouth of the Chochlakies Gorge, this is a lovely, calm beach with sand, small gravelly stones and clear and crystalline waters which deepen sudd

A small seaside settlement with a wonderful and peaceful pebble beach, and blue crystalline waters with a fascinating sea-bed, just right for exploration.

Gerontolakos Beach

By Cape Trachilos in a small bay is Gerontolakos beach, or Aghios Nikolaos as it can be called.

Galini Beach

By the small settlement and the beach are on every side numerous small coves with pebbles: one is larger, with the same sorts of pebbles

The village beach (Mavros Kolympos - Black Swimming -) is a quiet one, with small grayish pebbles, a rocky seabed with blue, clear and deep waters.

The beach (the Bramble) and its associated village lie on the borders of the two prefectures of Heraklion and Lasithi.