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Richtis Beach

Sitia, Lasithi · Free

Route

Highlights & amenities

Entry: Free

Organised

Nicht organisiert

Atmosphere

Abgelegen

Facilities

Parkplatz

Access

Nur zu Fuß

About

A pebble beach at the end of the Richtis gorge with its waterfall, west of Sitia.

Richtis is best reached by hiking the green Richtis gorge past a beautiful waterfall. The beach is quiet and pebbly.

Richtis is best reached by hiking the green Richtis gorge from the village of Exo Mouliana, past a beautiful 20 metre waterfall. The walk takes about two hours and is one of the most beautiful in eastern Crete.

The beach is pebbly, with clear water and a small chapel. There are no facilities. You can also drive to the beach by a dirt road.

Sitia is the far east of Crete, a quieter, less touristy area of dry hills, olive groves and vineyards. The town of Sitia has a pretty harbour, a Venetian fortress and museums, and the area includes the palm beach of Vai, the Toplou monastery, the Minoan palace of Zakros and the Gorge of the Dead. Much of the area is part of the Sitia UNESCO Geopark. The local olive oil is among the best in Greece.

Around Sitia

North coast, on the Cretan Sea
Nearest town: Sitia, about 14 km by road
Nearest airport: Sitia airport (JSH), about 14 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