Αρένα
A sandy beach east of town popular with SUP and kite surfers, with beach bars on one side.
Αμμουδιές · Χερσόνησος
Αμμουδιές
Long, easy beaches with soft sand
Long sandy beaches are the easiest choice for families and lazy days: gentle entry into the sea, space to spread out and usually a taverna or beach bar nearby.
Γεφύρι
The easiest to reach of the Limanakia coves near Hersonissos, calm and very blue.
Αμμουδιές · Χερσόνησος
Σαράνταρη
A sheltered cove of almost white sand below the cliffs at Cape Sarantari.
Αμμουδιές · Χερσόνησος
Αποσελέμης
A big sandy beach at the mouth of the Aposelemis river, with a small wetland full of birds.
Αμμουδιές · Χερσόνησος
Μάδες
A tiny palm fringed cove on Cape Trypitis, organised by the hotel above it.
Αμμουδιές · Μαλεβίζι
Λινοπεράματα
The western end of the Ammoudara strip, shallow water and sunbeds close to town.
Αμμουδιές · Μαλεβίζι
Κοκκίνη
A small unorganised local beach with views of Dia island and planes landing.
Αμμουδιές · Χερσόνησος
Μακριά Άμμος
The long beach of Kali Limenes, lined with tamarisks and two big rocks out at sea.
Αμμουδιές · Φαιστός
Πλατιά Περάματα
A small gravel beach in front of a fishing hamlet, with a diving centre and tavernas.
Αμμουδιές · Φαιστός
Σκούρος
A quiet beach past Kastri harbour, recognisable by the chapel above and a dark rock in the sea.
Αμμουδιές · Βιάννος
Κρυμμένο διαμάντι
Koudoumas Beach
A pebble beach below a monastery in the Asterousia.
Αμμουδιές · Αρχανών-Αστερουσίων