Ammoudi beaches

Position: Rethymno prefecture, south coast, 32km south from Rethymno, near Plakias Type of beach: White sand, usually exposed to winds Crowding: May be crowded Our impressions Ammoudi, a beach complex…

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Glika Nera beach

Position: Chania prefecture, south coast, 75km south from Chania, Sfakia area Type of beach: Pebbles, usually repaired from winds Crowding: Calm Our impressions Glyka Nera which translates to "sweet water",…

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Red beach

Position: Heraklion prefecture, south coast, 68km south from Heraklion, trail path from Matala village Type of beach: Red sand, exposed to western winds, often wavy Crowding: Normal Our impressions Red…

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Stalis beach

Position: Heraklion prefecture, north coast, between Malia and Hersonissos Type of beach: Sand, usually wavy place Crowding: Crowded (mainly by families) Our impressions Stalis beach is a lively and bustling…

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Mochlos beach

Position: Lassithi prefecture, north coast, 36km east from Agios Nikolaos Type of beach: Sand, usually wavy sea Crowding: Calm Our impressions Be prepared of falling in love with the village,…

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Trafoulas beach

Position: Heraklion prefecture, south coast, 72km south from Heraklion, 30km south from Moires Type of beach: Sand with fine pebbles, usually repaired from winds Crowding: Calm Our impressions Trachoulas (or…

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Crete Aquarium

The Crete Aquarium is located 15 kilometers east of the city of Heraklion, in a town called Gournes. It offers visitors the opportunity to explore the Mediterranean Sea and observe…

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