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Skinias Beach

Sitia, Lasithi · Free

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Two wild beaches in one of the most remote corners of eastern Crete.

Skinias is a rocky area with three bays forming two beaches with deep blue water.

There are no facilities, and access is by dirt road. It's a wild and beautiful place for those who love solitude.

Skinias lies on the coast north of Palekastro, in the far north-east of Crete. The landscape is dry and rocky, part of the Sitia Geopark. There are no buildings or facilities nearby, so bring everything you need. The beaches of Kouremenos and Chiona are a short drive away.

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

East coast
Nearest town: Palekastro, about 5 km by road
Nearest airport: Sitia airport (JSH), about 22 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