BEACHES

beaches

Undisputedly the beaches and sea side are “spectacular”. Crete has beaches from West to East than have been voted best in World year after year (Elafonison, Balos, Vai and Chrissi), but as spectacular as they are, they are over visited especially during peak season July-August. Surely a photo opportunity visit is necessary, but the majority of the time you will spend on quieter less populated beach best suited to your individual preference.

After 20 years of beach hunting I’ve found mine in Koutsounari long beach, 5km of pristine, beach, mostly undeveloped, with fine pebble beach, with pebbles slightly coarse than sand so it doesn’t creep into every nook and cranny of body and clothes but soft enough to lay and walk on even bearskin (holding the heat during middle of day), with choice of organized areas with sunbeds /umbrellas, bars, restaurants, toilets, parking and service (at very low price) or vast secluded areas to lay uninterrupted with only the splashing of water.

koutsounari
koutsounari

Mostly calm (without waves) water and relatively rapid decent from shoreline, with water so clear and clean your are tempted to drink. Easy access with easy car parking. Suitable for kids , couples, groups and elderly. Snorkeling, fishing, watersport, SUP, windsurfing.  

 

Other notable beaches

Agios Andreas
Agios Andreas

For the toddlers and grandparents, the rock pool formation at Aghios Andreas

Voulisma
Voulisma

for the golden sand lovers “Voulisma”

Agia Fotia

for the romantics “Agia fotia”

dragon
listis

For the hikers, and adventurous and young “Dragons cave – bianco beach bar” & “listis”

xerokampos
xerokampos

For the up and coming next new World best unspoilt beach “ xerokampos“

for those windy days “Mirtos”

Makry Gialos

for the shallow water / sand lovers “Makry Gialos”

for windsurfers “Kouremenos”

vai
chrisi

for best photos “Vai – palm forest” and “Chrissi Island – Cedar  forest” … unique and exotic beaches.

For discovering the unspoilt “Erimoupolis beach”

And so many more….