Κόκκινη Άμμος
A wild beach of reddish sand behind the cliffs of Matala, reached by a short hike.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Φαιστός
Quiet, wild, often hike-in
Small coves with few or no facilities, often reached by a short hike, dirt road or boat. Bring water, shade and shoes, and take your rubbish home.
A wild beach of reddish sand behind the cliffs of Matala, reached by a short hike.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Φαιστός
Short gorge walk ending at a pebble beach, a chapel and a natural rock arch.
Φαράγγια · Φαιστός
A quiet south coast bay with tamarisk shade and water said to be good for your health.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Μινώα Πεδιάδας
A long, quiet south coast beach with a few tavernas and almost no development.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Βιάννος
A sheltered beach below a Venetian castle, with clear water and rocks for snorkelling.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Μαλεβίζι
A secluded beach at the end of a small canyon, big rocks make it look like a lagoon.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Φαιστός
A small pebble cove near Agia Pelagia that mostly locals know about.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Μαλεβίζι
A long, sheltered sandy beach between two capes on the far south east of Heraklion.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Βιάννος
Two small beaches in a green seaside valley, with tamarisk shade and very clear water.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Βιάννος
A remote fishing village beach below the Asterousia mountains, deep clear water for snorkelling.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Αρχανών-Αστερουσίων
A wild, quiet beach near Lentas that naturists have loved for decades.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Γόρτυνα
A quiet beach just west of Lentas with tamarisks, a few tavernas and great sunsets.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Γόρτυνα
A small beach of soft grey sand surrounded by big rocks, between Kastri and Tsoutsouros.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Βιάννος
A quiet beach of dark grey sand and calm water, also known as Kato Psari.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Βιάννος
The longest, quietest beach on the Messara bay, flat sand and a wetland behind it.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Φαιστός
A tiny sandy cove behind the cape of Agia Pelagia, reached by a scramble, a swim or a boat.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Μαλεβίζι
Two quiet bays just east of Tsoutsouros, sandy, clear and nudist friendly.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Μινώα Πεδιάδας
Small sandy coves next to Lentas harbour, calm and quiet with tavernas close by.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Γόρτυνα
A pebble beach where two gorges meet the sea, so the water stays cool all summer.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Αρχανών-Αστερουσίων
A rocky cove at the end of a little canyon near Lentas, where King Minos is said to have bathed.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Γόρτυνα
A long, empty beach at the mouth of the Anapodaris river, far off the beaten track.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Μινώα Πεδιάδας
A rocky cove with green water and a cave chapel, also called Prasina Nera.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Αρχανών-Αστερουσίων
A wild pebble beach below a 17th century monastery on the Asterousia coast.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Αρχανών-Αστερουσίων
A small hidden cove on the way to Koudoumas monastery, deep sapphire water and hermit caves.
Απόμερους κόλπους · Αρχανών-Αστερουσίων