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Beaches in Crete: Find out the best beaches in Crete. We provide information, location on map, photos, reviews, directions. Most beaches of Crete are listed in the following beach guide including beaches in Chania, Heraklion, Rethymnon, Lassithi.
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Kouremenos beach

Kouremenos beach, east Lasithi

Location Kouremenos beach lies in the cove Grantes, 87km east of Agios Nikolaos, 20km east of SitiaRead more

 

Area: Lasithi prefecture

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Pachia Ammos beach

Pachia Ammos beach, Paleochora, Chania, Crete, Greece

Location A one kilometre long beach just a short walk from the centre of Paleochora, Pachia Ammos (i.e.Read more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Falassarna beach

Falassarna beach, Chania

Location Falassarna beach in Chania Crete lies 59km west of Chania town and 17km west of Kissamos. FalassarbaRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Chrissi Island

Chrissi Island, south Lasithi

Location Chrissi (i.e. golden), or Gaidouronisi (i.e. donkey island) is an uninhabited islet in the Libyan sea,Read more

 

Area: Lasithi prefecture

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Ammoudi beaches

Ammoudi beaches, south Rethymnon, Crete

Location Ammoudi and Ammoudaki (i.e. sand) are two wonderful coves, 33km south of Rethymno town. They areRead more

 

Area: Rethymnon prefecture

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Makrigialos beaches

Makrigialos beaches, south Lasithi, Crete, Greece

Location Makrigialos or Makry Gialos in south Lasithi, east Crete lies 25km east of Ierapetra, 34km southRead more

 

Area: Lasithi prefecture

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Platanakia beach

Platanakia beach, west Chania

Location Platanakia beach is located approximately 58km south-west of Chania and 20km south of Kissamos. This secludedRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Macherida beach

Macherida beach, Akrotiri, Chania, Crete, Greece

Location The tiny beach of Macherida (machairi means “knife” in Greek) is located 15km northeast of ChaniaRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Korakas beach

Korakas beach, Rodakino, south Rethymnon, Crete, Greece

Location Korakas or Rodakino beach is located 45km south east of Rethymno town, 10km west of PlakiasRead more

 

Area: Rethymnon prefecture

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Georgioupolis beach

Georgioupolis beach, Apokoronas, Chania, Crete

Location Georgioupolis beach in Chania prefecture is located 38km east of Chania and 21km west of Rethymno,Read more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Agia Pelagia beaches

Agia Pelagia beaches, north Heraklion, Crete

Location Agia Pelagia beaches (i.e. Santa Pelagia) are located 25km west of Heraklion city. Agia Pelagia hasRead more

 

Area: Heraklion prefecture

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Kalives beach

Kalives beach, Apokoronas, Chania, Crete, Greece

Location The beach of Kalives is 19km east of Chania and 42km west of Rethymno. It isRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Keratides beach

Keratides beach, Paleochora

Location Keratides is the neighbouring beach to Chalikia, towards the east. Characteristics Facilities The beach isn’t organised.Read more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Fodele beach

Fodele beach, north Heraklion

Location Fodele beach lies 29km west of Heraklion and 53km east of Rethymnon, near the resort ofRead more

 

Area: Heraklion prefecture

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Xerokambos beaches

Xerokambos beaches, east Lasithi, Crete, Greece

Location Xerokambos is a magnificent beach complex, on the southeastern tip of the Lassithi prefecture. It isRead more

 

Area: Lasithi prefecture

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Loutraki beach

Loutraki beach, Akrotiri, Chania

Location Loutraki beach is approximately 16km east of Chania, near the military base of Souda at cape Akrotiri. CharacteristicsRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Kalathas beach

Kalathas beach, Akrotiri, Chania, Crete, Greece

Location Kalathas is located 13km north east of Chania town, on the western side of cape Akrotiri. KalathasRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Sfakaki beach

Sfakaki beach, north Rethymnon

Location Sfakaki is a sandy and well organised beach,  only 10km east of Rethymno town, on theRead more

 

Area: Rethymnon prefecture

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Domata beach

Domata beach, Sfakia, Chania

Location Domata beach (i.e. Roofs) is one of the most stunning and unspoilt beaches in Crete. ItRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Glaros beach

Glaros beach, Chania

Location Glaros beach is between the beaches of Agii Apostoli and Kalamaki. It is just 3,5 km west of theRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Marmara beach

Marmara beach, Sfakia, Chania

Location Marmara (i.e. Marbles) is a small secluded beach located 85 kilometers south of Chania town andRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Ammoudara beach – Heraklion

Ammoudara beach, north Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Location Ammoudara (i.e. Big sand), is a 7km long sandy beach which starts 1km west of Heraklion,Read more

 

Area: Heraklion prefecture

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Agia Fotia beach

Agia Fotia beach, south Lasithi

Location Agia Fotia beach in south east Crete is located 50km south east of Agios Nikolaos and 16kmRead more

 

Area: Lasithi prefecture

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Stavros beach

Stavros beach, Akrotiri, Chania, Crete, Greece

Location Stavros beach (i.e. cross), is located 17km east of Chania, on the north end of cape Akrotiri.Read more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Platanias beach

Platanias beach, Chania

Location Platanias is a 3 km long sandy beach, adjacent to the beach of Agia Marina, about 10km west ofRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Stalida beach

Stalida beach, north Heraklion

Location Stalida or Stalis beach is 31km east of Heraklion city, midway between Hersonissos and Malia. TheRead more

 

Area: Heraklion prefecture

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Elafonissi beach

Elafonissi beach, Chania

Location Elafonissi beach in Chania and Balos beach are among the most tropical beaches in Crete. Elafonissi lies on the southRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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