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Tenda Beach

Sitia, Lasithi · Free

Route

Highlights & amenities

Entry: Free

Organised

Nicht organisiert

Atmosphere

Abgelegen

Activities

Windsurf & Kite

About

Small sandy bays in the rocky far north east corner of Crete.

Tenda is a rocky area near Vai with a few small sandy bays and deep blue water.

It's unorganised and quiet, popular with windsurfers when the wind blows. Kouremenos and Chiona are nearby.

The area of Tenda lies near Palekastro and Vai, in the far north-east of Crete. The coast is rocky, with small sandy bays, and the wind often blows strongly, making it popular with windsurfers. It's a wild and beautiful corner of the island.

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 14 km by road
Nearest airport: Sitia airport (JSH), about 24 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