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Kalikovrechtis Beach

Ierapetra, Lasithi · Free

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Highlights & amenities

Entry: Free

Organised

Nicht organisiert

Atmosphere

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Characteristics

Kiesel

About

A secluded grey pebble beach 3 km east of Myrtos.

Kalikovrechtis is completely unorganised, with grey pebbles, crystal clear water and only a few houses around.

It's a quiet place for a peaceful swim. Bring water and shade.

The coast east of Myrtos is quiet, with small settlements and beaches like Kalikovrechtis. The water is crystal clear, and the grey pebbles keep it clean. Myrtos, with its tavernas and cafes, is a short drive away.

Ierapetra is the southernmost town in Europe, and the area around it is known for its greenhouses, which produce vegetables for all of Greece. The coast stretches east to Makrigialos and west to Myrtos, with long beaches, small coves and a warm climate that allows swimming from April to November. Boats leave Ierapetra for Chrissi island, with its cedar forest and white sand. Inland, the Sarakina and Ha gorges and the Selakano forest offer cool escapes.

Around Ierapetra

South coast, on the Libyan Sea
Nearest town: Ierapetra, about 22 km by road
Nearest airport: Heraklion airport (HER), about 67 km by road

Lasithi, the eastern end of Crete, is quieter and greener than you might expect. Agios Nikolaos wraps around a small lake and a lively harbour, with cafés on the water and beaches within walking distance. Just north, Elounda and Plaka look across to the fortress island of Spinalonga, one of the most moving places on the island. More about Lasithi