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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Afratolakkoi beach

Afratolakkoi beach, west of Chania, Crete

Location Afratolakkoi or Gylisma beach lies 69km south west of Chania and 31km south of Kissamos. Characteristics FacilitiesRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Gerani beach – Chania

Gerani beach, Chania

Location Gerani beach lies on the fertile homonymous village, 15km west of Chania town. The village of GeraniRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Kato Zakros beach

Kato Zakros beach, east Lasithi

Location Kato Zakros is a small and scenic village on the easternmost tip of Crete. It isRead more

 

Area: Lasithi 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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Trafoulas beach

Trafoulas beach, Lentas, south Heraklion

Location Trafoulas or Trahoulas beach lies in a stunningly beautiful cove, at a distance of about 69kmRead more

 

Area: Heraklion 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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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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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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Karoumes beach

Karoumes beach, east Lasithi

Location Karoumes beach is approximately 100km east of Agios Nikolaos, 30km east of Sitia and some 10kmRead 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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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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Ierapetra beaches

Ierapetra town beaches, Lasithi

Location Ierapetra is the town with the warmest climate in Greece, located 32km south east of AgiosRead more

 

Area: Lasithi prefecture

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Drapanias beach

Drapanias beach, Chania

Drapanias beach is located 33km west of Chania town and 5km east of Kissamos. The sea shelves gentlyRead more

 

Area: Chania prefecture

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Agios Pavlos beach – Sfakia

Agios Pavlos beach, Sfakia, Chania, Crete, Greece

Location Agios Pavlos beach (i.e. Saint Paul) is a heaven of seclusion, located 3km east of AgiaRead 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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Kokkinos Pyrgos beach

Kokkinos Pyrgos beach, south Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Location Kokkinos Pyrgos lies 67km south west of Heraklion city. It is a beach that streches for manyRead more

 

Area: Heraklion prefecture

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Afrata beach

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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Kalivaki beach

Georgioupolis, Apokoronas, Chania

Location Kalivaki beach, (i.e. small hut), is located west of the port of Georgioupolis, 37km east ofRead 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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Istron beaches

Istron beaches, north Lasithi

Location Istron bay is among the most beautiful places in Crete. It is located about 13km eastRead more

 

Area: Lasithi prefecture

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