Phaistos

Hidden gem

Red Beach (Kokkini Ammos)

A wild beach of reddish sand behind the cliffs of Matala, reached by a short hike.

Secluded coves · Phaistos

Hidden gem

Agiofarago Gorge & Beach

Short gorge walk ending at a pebble beach, a chapel and a natural rock arch.

Gorges · Phaistos

Hidden gem

Komos Beach

Two kilometres of golden sand and dunes next to an ancient Minoan harbour.

Sandy beaches · Phaistos

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Hidden gem

Vathi Beach

A secluded beach at the end of a small canyon, big rocks make it look like a lagoon.

Secluded coves · Phaistos

Hidden gem

Martsalos Beach

A tiny, isolated pebble beach in a gorge, calm water and total silence.

Secluded coves · Phaistos

Hidden gem

Stena Beach

A pebble beach with a narrow channel between the shore and a huge rock, great for snorkelling.

Secluded coves · Phaistos

Hidden gem

Maha Beach

A rocky, pebbly beach near ancient Lasaia that feels like your own private bay.

Secluded coves · Phaistos

Hidden gem

Kamares Cave

A Minoan sacred cave high on Psiloritis.

Caves · Phaistos

Hidden gem

Kommos Archaeological Site

A Minoan harbour on Kommos beach.

Archaeological sites · Phaistos

Hidden gem

Kamilari Tholos Tomb

A round Minoan tomb near Kamilari.

Archaeological sites · Phaistos

Hidden gem

Martsalo Gorge

A short gorge with palms leading to a hidden beach.

Gorges · Phaistos