Hidden gem
Red Beach (Kokkini Ammos)
A wild beach of reddish sand behind the cliffs of Matala, reached by a short hike.
Secluded coves · Phaistos
Secluded coves
Quiet, wild, often hike-in
Small coves with few or no facilities, often reached by a short hike, dirt road or boat. Bring water, shade and shoes, and take your rubbish home.
Hidden gem
Agiofarago Gorge & Beach
Short gorge walk ending at a pebble beach, a chapel and a natural rock arch.
Gorges & hikes · Phaistos
Hidden gem
Vathi Beach
A secluded beach at the end of a small canyon, big rocks make it look like a lagoon.
Secluded coves · Phaistos
Afrathias Beach
The longest, quietest beach on the Messara bay, flat sand and a wetland behind it.
Secluded coves · Phaistos
Hidden gem
Martsalos Beach
A tiny, isolated pebble beach in a gorge, calm water and total silence.
Secluded coves · Phaistos
Psili Ammos Beach
A quiet beach of fine grey sand in a mountain setting, with white rocks at one end.
Secluded coves · Phaistos
Hidden gem
Stena Beach
A pebble beach with a narrow channel between the shore and a huge rock, great for snorkelling.
Secluded coves · Phaistos
Hidden gem
Maha Beach
A rocky, pebbly beach near ancient Lasaia that feels like your own private bay.
Secluded coves · Phaistos