Keratokambos Beach
A long, quiet south coast beach with a few tavernas and almost no development.
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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.
Psari Forada Beach
A long, sheltered sandy beach between two capes on the far south east of Heraklion.
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Tertsa Beach
Two small beaches in a green seaside valley, with tamarisk shade and very clear water.
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Hidden gem
Listis Beach
A small beach of soft grey sand surrounded by big rocks, between Kastri and Tsoutsouros.
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Sidonia Beach
A quiet beach of dark grey sand and calm water, also known as Kato Psari.
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Hidden gem
Psarocharako Beach
A small sandy beach near Tertsa with an islet that looks like a submarine.
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Hidden gem
Monompouka Beach
An almost empty beach between Keratokambos and Arvi with gently sloping turquoise water.
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