Linoperamata Beach

About

The western end of the Ammoudara strip, shallow water and sunbeds close to town.

Linoperamata (or Ellinoperamata) is the western part of the long beach that runs from the Giofyros river. It has coarse golden sand, some pebbles, sunbeds and shallow light blue water. It is less popular than Ammoudara because of the power station nearby, but the sea itself is lovely.

There are sunbeds, umbrellas and a few tavernas, and it's usually quieter than the central part of Ammoudara. It's handy for a quick swim if you're staying in the west of Heraklion or passing by on the national road.

Malevizi is the area west of Heraklion, with the resorts of Agia Pelagia and Lygaria on a coast of small, sheltered bays. Inland, the villages of Fodele, Tylissos and Kroussonas climb towards the slopes of Psiloritis, with orange groves, olive trees and vineyards. Fodele claims to be the birthplace of El Greco, and Tylissos has Minoan villas. The coast is great for snorkelling and diving, and the area is close to Heraklion yet feels calm.

Highlights & amenities

Entry: Free

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Around Malevizi

Heraklion is the heart of Minoan Crete and the island’s busiest region. Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum are the two places almost everyone visits, and they work well together on one day. In the south, the wide Messara plain holds the palace of Phaistos, the Roman ruins of Gortyna and the famous caves above the bay of Matala. More about Heraklion