Arena Beach
A sandy beach east of town popular with SUP and kite surfers, with beach bars on one side.
Sandstrände · Chersonissos
Sandstrände
Long, easy beaches with soft sand
Long sandy beaches are the easiest choice for families and lazy days: gentle entry into the sea, space to spread out and usually a taverna or beach bar nearby.
Gefyri Beach
The easiest to reach of the Limanakia coves near Hersonissos, calm and very blue.
Sandstrände · Chersonissos
Sarantari Beach
A sheltered cove of almost white sand below the cliffs at Cape Sarantari.
Sandstrände · Chersonissos
Aposelemis Beach
A big sandy beach at the mouth of the Aposelemis river, with a small wetland full of birds.
Sandstrände · Chersonissos
Mades Beach
A tiny palm fringed cove on Cape Trypitis, organised by the hotel above it.
Sandstrände · Malevizi
Linoperamata Beach
The western end of the Ammoudara strip, shallow water and sunbeds close to town.
Sandstrände · Malevizi
Kokkini Beach
A small unorganised local beach with views of Dia island and planes landing.
Sandstrände · Chersonissos
Makria Ammos Beach
The long beach of Kali Limenes, lined with tamarisks and two big rocks out at sea.
Sandstrände · Phaistos
Platia Peramata Beach
A small gravel beach in front of a fishing hamlet, with a diving centre and tavernas.
Sandstrände · Phaistos
Skouros Beach
A quiet beach past Kastri harbour, recognisable by the chapel above and a dark rock in the sea.
Sandstrände · Viannos
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Koudoumas Beach
A pebble beach below a monastery in the Asterousia.
Sandstrände · Archanes-Asterousia