Analipsi is a sandy beach near Kato Gouves, a tourist town 24 kilometers east of Heraklion Town. Because the west part of the beach is primarily rocky, it’s tough to get to unless you want some privacy or want to go fishing. The rocks provide great conditions for this sport. The other side though is well-organized with sundecks and umbrellas, Read more…

Dermatos is a long, crystal-clear beach near Tsoutsouros and Keratokampos, and 90 kilometers west of Heraklion. Dermatos beach is a beautiful area to rest and unwind away from the throng because the region is normally remote and undisturbed by tourism. The beach is completely unstructured, with no hotels or taverns along its length. The seabed of Dermatos is sandy, and Read more…

Mononaftis Beach is one of the nearest beaches to Agia Pelagia, a popular summer destination for tourists. It is located 24 kilometers north of Heraklion town and is accessible by vehicle or local buses. Mononaftis, which means “lone sailor” in Greek, is a small, sandy cove that is frequently influenced by meltemia, or summer winds. It is, nevertheless, well-organized, with Read more…

Psaromoura beach is located 24 km north west of Heraklion Town. It is rather small, with sand, pebbles and some rocks and it is a preferred destination for the weekend by the locals. Umbrellas are available on this beach. However, it is not protected from the strong winds. To reach it, you would need to continue on the road to Read more…

Fodele is a small seaside village located 27 kilometers west of Heraklion Town. It is a family-friendly destination with a huge sandy beach. Despite the village’s lack of tourism development, it is close to renowned tourist destinations such as Agia Pelagia and Bali. Except for a few days in August when the meltemia winds generate big waves in northern Crete, Read more…

Tsoutsouros is a lovely village 60 kilometers south of Heraklion town, unaffected by tourism. Its lovely long sandy beach is blessed with crystal clear waves, yet there are no beach facilities to detract from the natural beauty. The lovely village has small cafes and taverns to enjoy the famous fresh fish of Tsoutsouros. Some rooms and apartments for rent and Read more…