Sandstrände

Lagoufa Beach

Ierapetra, Lasithi · Free

Route

Highlights & amenities

Entry: Free

Organised

Gut organisiert

Characteristics

Sandig

Good for

Familienfreundlich

Facilities

About

A long sandy beach near Makrigialos harbour, calm and family friendly.

Lagoufa is a long sandy beach close to Makrigialos with calm shallow water.

There are sunbeds and tavernas nearby. The south-east coast of Lasithi is warm and sunny, with a long swimming season.

The coast around Makrigialos is one of the warmest in Greece, and the swimming season lasts from April to November. Lagoufa is a quieter alternative to the main beach of Makrigialos, with fine sand and shallow water. Several tavernas and small hotels are nearby.

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: Makrigialos, about 2 km by road
Nearest airport: Sitia airport (JSH), about 29 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