Pebble beaches

Kamini Beach

Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi · Free

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Highlights & amenities

Entry: Free

Organised

Not organised

Characteristics

Pebbles

Facilities

Parking

About

A pebble beach near the Minoan site of Gournia, probably its old access to the sea.

Kamini lies close to Gournia and was likely its landing place in Minoan times. Simple and quiet.

Combine a visit to Gournia, with its narrow streets and houses, with a swim here.

The beach lies on the Mirabello gulf, close to the Minoan town of Gournia and the village of Pachia Ammos. It's quiet and simple, with pebbles and clear water. Combine a visit to Gournia with a swim here.

Agios Nikolaos is the capital of Lasithi, built around a lake and a harbour on the beautiful Mirabello gulf. The area includes Elounda, Plaka and the island of Spinalonga to the north, and Kritsa, Lato and the Katharo plateau in the hills behind. The coast has many small beaches and calm bays, and the town is lively in the evening with cafes and restaurants around the lake. Boats leave for Spinalonga and trips around the bay.

Around Agios Nikolaos

North coast, on the Cretan Sea
Nearest town: Agios Nikolaos, about 14 km by road
Nearest airport: Sitia airport (JSH), about 40 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