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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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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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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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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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, 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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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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Triopetra beach, south Rethymnon
Location The beach of Triopetra is situated approximately 50km south of the city of Rethymnon. It wasRead more
Area: Rethymnon prefecture
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Harbour beach at Chora Sfakion, Chania, Crete
Location A small pebbly beach in the heart of Chora Sfakion, just in front of the tavernas.Read more
Area: Chania prefecture
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Koutelos beach, Sfakia, Chania
Location Koutelos beach is located near the village Nomikiana, approximately 9km east of Chora Sfakion and 4kmRead more
Area: Chania prefecture
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Frangokastello beach, Sfakia
Location Frangokastello beach is located in south west Crete, 13km east of Chora Sfakion and 80km southeast of ChaniaRead more
Area: Chania prefecture
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Agios Onoufrios beach, Akrotiri, Chania, Crete, Greece
Location Agios Onoufrios beach is about 8km north of Chania town and close to the village ofRead more
Area: Chania prefecture
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Afrata beach, north west of Chania, Crete
Location Afrata beach is situated at cape Rodopos, 28km west of Chania town. It is the westernmost pointRead more
Area: Chania prefecture
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Sweet Water beach, Sfakia, Chania, Crete
Location Undoubtedly one of the loveliest beaches in south west Crete, Glyka Nera (i.e. Sweet Water) isRead more
Area: Chania prefecture
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Karavopetra beach, Paleochora
Location One of many crystal clear, secluded beaches, Karavopetra is located about 3km west from the centreRead more
Area: Chania prefecture
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Eparchiaki Odos Kaloudianon-Chrisoskalitissas, Moni Chrisoskalitissis, Chania
Location Aspri Limni beach (i.e. white pond) is located 70km south west of Chania town and about 500m westRead more
Area: Chania prefecture
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Gra Ligia beach, Ierapetra, south Lasithi, Crete
Location Gra Ligia beach is located about 5km west of Ierapetra town, 10km east of Mirtos and 40kmRead more
Area: Lasithi prefecture
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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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Keramos beach, Loutro, Sfakia
Location Keramos beach lies at the east end of the Loutro village, in the magnifncent area ofRead more
Area: Chania prefecture
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Stalos beach, Chania
Location The long and sandy beach of Stalos is 7km west of Chania town, extending for aboutRead more
Area: Chania prefecture
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Vryonisi beach, Istron, Lasithi
Location Vryonisi beach lies 15km east of Agios Nikolaos town and 2.5km away from Istron bay. ItRead more
Area: Lasithi prefecture
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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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Agriomandra beach, north Lasithi, Crete, Greece
Location Agriomandra beach (i.e. Wild pen or wild enclosure) is located 27km east of Agios Nikolaos and 3kmRead more
Area: Lasithi prefecture
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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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Sougia beach, Chania
Location Sougia beach is among the best beaches in Crete, located 60km south of Chania town. ARead more
Area: Chania prefecture
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Loutro beach, Sfakia, Chania
Location Loutro is the pebbled beach of the homonymous village, situated about 71km south of Chania town. AsRead more
Area: Chania prefecture
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Salamias beaches, Asterousia mountains, south Heraklion, Crete
Location The beaches of Salamias are located about 67km south of Heraklion city. Although access is veryRead more
Area: Heraklion prefecture
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Myrtos beach, south Lasithi
Location Myrtos beach is located 15km west of the town of Ierapetra and 80km south east ofRead more
Area: Lasithi prefecture
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Recent reviews
Alfa Restaurant by Isabella Anand
The Alpha Cafe and charming host Lucky, is one of my favourite places to visit on the beautiful island of Crete. My mother Audrey, always visits Lucky when in Crete. Can't wait to visit next year!
Vet clinic – Pet shop by Antigoni Skoularikou
The bigger vet which we have seen in Athens and Crete! Is well equipped and the doctor's TOP!!! Who can definitely make a visit!
Vet clinic – Pet shop by Kinstantinos Liontas
Top veterinarian. He serves us directly, and in the best way. He knows very well what he does. Thank you again mr. Giannis
Vet clinic – Pet shop by Majken Pantelidou
Janis is an amazing vet and I admire him for his thinking out of the box. He takes so good care of the animals and the owners. And his humor is crazy, soo so funny.
Alfa Restaurant by Philip Campion
Sublime place....and idyllic spot, great host, informant and entertainer in Lucky. I discovered this for my last three days of a trekking holiday in April 2016, returned in October and brought a family group for a great week at the end of April 2017. i'll be back....