Paximadia islands
Paximadia Islands are two small uninhabited islets off the Gulf of Messara, 12km (7.5 miles) west of Matala. By far they seem like a single island because they are very close, but they are two s...
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Matala beach
A safe natural harbour on the Bay of Messara, blessed with a gently sweeping sand and pebble beach, the place in legend where Zeus swam ashore in the guise of a bull with Europa on his back. Man...
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Komos beach
It is a lengthy stretch - over 2km long and up to 40m wide - of deep golden sand backed by natural dunes and cliffs topped with tamarisk trees, which is also a paradise for naturists and most li...
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Kalamaki beach
A sandy beach in front of the little village of Kalamaki. Along the beach you will find restaurants and cafes.
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Kokkinos Pyrgos beach
The small port of Kokkinos Pyrgos separates its two beaches. On the west side there is a rocky and pebble beach that stretches to Agia Galini and on the east side a beach that reaches Kommos.
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Saint Georges beach
A beautiful beach, right next to Agia Galini can be reached by car or by boat from the port of Agia Galini or even on foot in about 1 hour.
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Agios Pavlos beach
A visitor on arrival meets with a small picturesque beach with stone and rocks. On the West side of Agios Pavlos there is a popular beach with many sand dunes – the access to this beach is sligh...
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Triopetra beach
A beautiful beach with pebbles and a small natural bay on the eastern side. West of the beach are the rocks from which it got its name. The beach has sunbeds, umbrellas and a small tavern.
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Akoumia beach
Akoumia beach
A large pebble beach just next to Triopetra. The water here is quite deep and when it’s not windy the visitor can enjoy it.
Plakias beach
A seaside village with a long beach which provides umbrellas and sunbeds and also a small harbour with restaurants and cafes.
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Fragokastelo Beach
A magnificent beach next to the homonym Venetian castle. A visitor can enjoy the beach when it’s not windy. Around the castle there are some restaurants. The route here is relatively difficult, ...
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Agiofarago
Agiofarago is a picturesque canyon south of Matala. Its name is a testament to the traveller's goal centuries ago. Legend has it that, centuries ago, the caves were inhabited by hermits who live...
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Agia Galini beach
In the picturesque village of Agia Galini with the beautiful alleys that lead to a port with fishing boats the visitor can taste the Cretan cuisine and enjoy the Cretan hospitality.
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Martsalo beach
Martsalo beach is a pebble beach of unique beauty! There you can reach through Martaliotikou gorge, hike about 30-40 minutes, or by boat from Matala Agia Galini and Kokkinos Pyrgos.
The ...
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