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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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Sweet Water beach (Glyka Nera)

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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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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Petres beach

Petres beach, north Rethymno

Location Petres beach (i.e. Stones) is located 13km west of Rethymno town. It is named after the imposingRead more

 

Area: Rethymnon prefecture

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Analipsi beach

Analipsi beach, north Heraklion

Location Analipsi beach is approximately 22 km east of Heraklion city, next to Gouves and very closeRead more

 

Area: Heraklion 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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Plakias beach

Plakias beach, south Rethymnon, Crete

Location Plakias is a 1,4km long beach, 35km south of Rethymno town. The main beach lies betweenRead more

 

Area: Rethymnon prefecture

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Voidomatis beach

Voidomatis beach, south Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Location Voidomatis or Vouidomatos beach (i.e. the eye of an ox) is located about 63km south ofRead 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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Kolokytha beach

Kolokytha beach, Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece

Location The small islet of Kolokytha lies opposite the peninsula of Spinalonga. It is very close to EloundaRead more

 

Area: Lasithi 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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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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Rapaniana beach

Rapaniana beach, Chania

Location The quiet beach of Rapaniana is located about 20km west of Chania town and 10km west ofRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Tertsa beach

Tertsa beach, south Heraklion

Location Tertsa beach lies in the homonymous small village, 80km south east of Heraklion, 51km south westRead more

 

Area: Heraklion prefecture

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Vlychadia beaches

Vlychadia beaches, Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece

Location Vlychadia is located 31km north of Agios Nikolaos and 20km north of Elounda on the north shores ofRead more

 

Area: Lasithi 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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Anissaras beach

Anissaras beach, north Heraklion

Location Anissaras beach is approximately 25 km east of Heraklion city and 4 km west of theRead more

 

Area: Heraklion prefecture

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Chrissi Akti beach – Golden Beach

Chrissi Akti beach, Chania

Location Chrissi Akti beach (i.e. Golden beach) is 2.5km west of Chania town and a few metersRead 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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Tholos beach

Tholos beach, Sitia, north Lasithi, east Crete

Location Tholos beach is located 29km eastern of Agios Nikolaos, 45 from Sitia, 23km north of IerapetraRead more

 

Area: Lasithi prefecture

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Kalami beaches

Kalami beaches, Apokoronas, Chania, Crete, Greece

Location Kalami beaches are located 15km east of Chania, just east of Souda Bay and near theRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Menies beaches

Menies beaches, Chania

Location Menies beaches are located on the north eastern end of Rodopos cape, about 45km north westRead more

 

Area: Chania 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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Loutro beach

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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Shinaria beach

Shinaria beach, south Rethymnon

Location Shinaria beach is located 33km south of Rethymno town, in the wider area of Plakias. This wonderfulRead more

 

Area: Rethymnon 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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Kolymbari beach

Kolymbari beach, Chania

Location Kolymbari beach is approximately 23km west of Chania town, on the old National road Chania-Kissamos. It is theRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Ligres beach

Ligres beach, south Rethymnon

Location The long and vast beach of Ligres is located about 40km south of Rethymno town andRead more

 

Area: Rethymnon prefecture

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