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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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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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Karavopetra beach

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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Sitia beach

Sitia beach, east Crete

Location The long beach of Sitia town is located 69km east of Agios Nikolaos and 62km northRead more

 

Area: Lasithi prefecture

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Psaromoura beach

Psaromoura beach, Agia Pelagia, north Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Location Psaromoura beach is 29km north of Heraklion city and 500m away from Agia Pelagia. It isRead more

 

Area: Heraklion prefecture

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Koutsounari beach

Koutsounari beach, south Lasithi, east Crete

Location Koutsounari beach in Lasithi south east Crete is one of the longest beaches in the island,Read more

 

Area: Lasithi prefecture

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Ilingas beach

Ilingas beach, Sfakia, Chania

Location On the road to Anopolis village, just 1km away from Chora Sfakion, you find the IlingasRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Agia Marina beach – Rethymno

Agia Marina beach, south Rethymnon, Crete, Greece

Location Agia Marina beach is located 44km south west of Rethymnon and 83km south of Chania, betweenRead more

 

Area: Rethymnon prefecture

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Perivolaki beaches

Perivolaki beaches, Sfakia, Chania, Crete, Greece

Location Perivolaki beaches lie in Sfakia, between Sweet Waters beach and Loutro. Perivolaki beaches are two adjacent coves,Read more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Pirate’s Fjord beach

Pirate's Fjord beach, south Rethymnon

Location The small but stunning beach of Pirate’s Fjord is located 36km south of Rethymno town and about 5kmRead more

 

Area: Rethymnon 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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Orthi Ammos beach

Orthi Ammos beach, Frangokastello, Sfakia, Chania

Location Orthi Ammos beach is located 80,5km south east of Chania town, 16,5km east of Chora SfakionRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Almyrida beach

Almyrida beach, Apokoronas, Chania, Crete

Location Almyrida (or Almirida), is located at the entrance of Souda Bay, about 23km east of ChaniaRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Tersanas beach

Tersanas beach, Akrotiri, Chania, Crete, Greece

Location The beach of Tersanas (i.e. shipyard) is located 13km nort east of Chania town, on the westRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Kiani Akti beach

Kiani Akti beach, Apokoronas, Chania, Crete

Location Kiani Akti (Cyan Beach), is located 18km east of Chania and 1km west of Kalives village.Read more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Achlia beach

Achlia beach, south Lasithi

Location Achlia or Galini beach as locals call it, is located 50km south east of Agios NikolaosRead more

 

Area: Lasithi prefecture

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Koutsouras beach

Koutsouras beach, south Lasithi, east Crete

Location Koutsouras is a small seaside village, located 56km south east of Agios Nikolaos, 23km east ofRead more

 

Area: Lasithi 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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Kalamaki beach – Heraklion

Kalamaki beach, south Heraklion

Location Kalamaki beach is situated about 67km south west of Heraklion and 9km south of Tymbaki. TheRead 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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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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Tripiti beach

Tripiti beach, south Heraklion

Location Tripiti (or Trypiti) beach is located about 67km south of Heraklion city, on the southern slopesRead more

 

Area: Heraklion prefecture

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West Kalives beach

West Kalives beach, Apokoronas, Chania, Crete

Location The beaches of Kalives are found at the entrance of Souda Bay, 20km west of Chania,Read 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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Tavronitis beach

Tavronitis beach, Chania

Location Tavronitis beach is located about 18km west of Chania town, on the old national road connectingRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Harbour beach at Chora Sfakion

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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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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Chalikia beach

Chalikia beach, Paleochora

Location Another ideal beach for those who prefer to walk, Chalikia or Halikia (i.e. pebbles) is onRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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