Lygaria is a soft sand beach located 23 kilometers north of Heraklion. It’s a wonderful, narrow sandstretch with calm, mild water. On the centre portion of the curvy stretch surrounded by large lush green hills, the sands are clean with parasols and seats. It’s known for being a great spot to unwind in a picturesque setting after a night of Read more…

This huge, well-kept beach is 10 kilometers east of Heraklion Town. There are various motels and great bars nearby. It is also close to many tourist resorts, such as Hani Kokkini, Gouves and Vathianos Kampos, Tobrouk gets very popular in summer and even offers some watersports activities, including waterskiing and caneoing. It’s made out of soft sand and crystal-clear water. Read more…

Tymbaki is a little pebble beach on the coast about 70 kilometers south of Heraklion and adjacent to Tymbaki hamlet. Kokkinos Pyrgos is another name for the beach. A small harbour is located near the shore, where boats can be moored. The nearby beaches of Matala and Agia Galini are more popular than Tymbaki. It is generally influenced by strong Read more…

Agiofaraggo Heraklion: Agiofaraggo is a beautiful, secluded beach located 80 kilometers south of Heraklion, near the village of Kali Limenes, at the end of a tiny canyon. Agiofaraggo can be reached in two ways: by boat from Kali Limenes or on foot through the ravine. This gorge is a lovely hiking trail with plenty of natural beauty. In Agiofaraggo, there Read more…

Malia is a well-known village 36 kilometers east of Heraklion, in a rich area known for its windmills and local products. Malia’s beach, which is located just in front of the settlement, has fine white sand and crystal-clear waves and is considered one of the island’s best beaches. Malia is a much preferred destination among young crowds as it combines Read more…

Matala is one of Greece’s most well-known beaches, located 67 kilometers south of Heraklion. The beach stretches for 300 meters and features light golden sand, as well as bamboo umbrellas and sun beds for rent. The famous high cliffs with the curved caves that hippies used as a shelter in the 1960s are located on the right side of the Read more…