Λιμνοθάλασσα Μπάλου
Turquoise shallow lagoon at the tip of the Gramvousa peninsula, framed by pink-tinted sand.
Λιμνοθάλασσες · Κίσσαμος
Λιμνοθάλασσες
Shallow, warm, unreal colours
The famous lagoons of western Crete have shallow, warm water and colours that look edited. They are popular, so the trick is timing: arrive early or stay late.
Ελαφονήσι
Famous pink-sand beach and wade-across islet on the south-west corner of Crete.
Αμμουδιές · Κίσσαμος
Σταυρός
A round lagoon-like bay under a big mountain on Akrotiri, where Zorba the Greek was filmed.
Αμμουδιές · Χανιά
Κρυμμένο διαμάντι
Κουλούρα
A small natural rock pool in Halepa, Chania, that looks like a turquoise swimming pool.
Βοτσαλωτές παραλίες · Χανιά
Ancient Lissos
A sanctuary of Asklepios by the sea.
Αρχαιολογικοί χώροι · Καντάνου-Σελίνου