⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗

The eastern part of Crete hides some of the nicest surprises. The exotic beaches of the islands Chrissi and Lefki can be explored by taking a sea trip on excursion boats from Ierapetra and Makrigialos. The protected palm forest at Vai and Itanos strongly reminds of an African landscape, while the secluded beaches of Karoumes and Xerokambos are a must-see for nature lovers. The dry rocky landscape changes dramatically a few miles to the west, on the serene strands formed below the slopes of Thripti range. The capital of Lassithi, Agios Nikolaos, hosts the lovely beaches of Gargadoros, Istron and Ammoudara.

Lassithi Map

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Chrissi

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Vatos

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Mirtos

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Sarikambos

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Ammoudares

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Gra Ligia

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Ierapetra

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Peristeras

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Katharades

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Koutsounari

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Kakia Skala

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Ferma

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Agia Fotia

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Ahlia

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Mavros Kolimbos

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Maheridia

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Koutsouras

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Kalamokanias

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Makrigialos

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Diaskari
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Lagada

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Psalidia

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Ammoudi

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Kalo Nero

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Kapsas

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Kalami

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Votsalaki

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Goudouras

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Livari

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Tihida

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Kamarelles

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Asprougas

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Filadelfia

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Prosfora

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Agia Irini

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Mazida

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Xerokambos

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Katsounaki

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Zakros

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Karoumes
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Skinias

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Skaria

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Hiona

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Kouremenos

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Maridati

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Kedromouri

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Vai

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Itanos

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Tendas

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Agios Isidoros

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Agia Fotia

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Sitia

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Platani

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Papadiokambps

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Charkomatas

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Richtis

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Gela

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Mochlos

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Tholos

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Agriomandra
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Pahia Ammos

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Gournia

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Pilos

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Voulisma

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Karavostasis

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Vathi

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Ammoudara

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Almiros

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Gargadoros

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Ammos

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Kitroplatia

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Ammoudi

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Havania

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Katsikia

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Pigaidakia

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Kolokitha

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Elounda

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Tsifliki

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Plaka

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Chomatistra

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Agios Antonios
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Vhyhadia

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Skotini

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Anogia

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Milatos

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Boufos

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Sissi

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Agios Isidoros beach

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Saint Isidore is located at the northeasternmost tip of Crete, 32km east of Sitia and 99km east of Agios Nikolaos. It is situated at the northernmost point of Cape Sidero, near the Military Naval Station in Kyriamadi. The surrounding area is characterized by a unique landscape of wild beauty, which was shaped by the effect of salt and winds.

Kato Selles beaches

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Agios Antonios (Saint Anthony) is located 30km northwest of Agios Nikolaos, in the well hidden and unexplored northern shores of Mirabello area, 3km north of the village Selles. The area has several small beaches where you can go by driving north from the village Selles mainly in a passable dirt road. In the region you will not find anything else, but some cottages and farms.

Agios Ioannis beach

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East of the beach of Richtis, you can see the rough and steep mount of Liopetro, which housed the fort of Liopetro (at the site of current Prophet Elijah chapel). Below Liopetro there is the very old church of St. John, accessible through a very bad road starting from the main road connecting Lassithi to Sitia (initially cement road).

Kalami beaches near Goudouras

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The first beach you meet is called Kalami and is named after the reeds (kalami in greek) that are next to it. It is a nice pebbly beach, perfect for seclusion with a spring with fresh water on the beach! There are no tall trees on the beach, but there is a big cave offering natural shade to its visitors, all day round.

Mavros Kolimbos beach

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Mavros Kolimbos or Agios Panteleimon is located 51km southeast of Agios Nikolaos and 16km east of Ierapetra. It is a small settlement near the shore, that has faced a mild development during the last decades. There are some rooms to rent around and some small taverns.

Hiliaderfia beach at Koufonissi

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In the southeastern part of the magic island is formed Chiliaderfia Bay with 4 beaches and 2-3 islets colored by the characteristic white color of the rocks of the area, which in ancient times gave the island its name Lefki (i.e. white). All beaches have shallow water, as clear as anywhere in Crete, and fine golden sand.

Limanaki beach (Europa)

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Next to the port of Agios Nikolaos you’ll find the tiny pebble beach of Akti Themistokleous street, next to the sculpture of Nikos Koundouros named "The Rape of Europe".

Katsikia beach

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The last beach north of Agios Nikolaos, on the way to Elounda, is the beach of Katsikia (i.e. goats). The area is named after the many goat pens in the past. Similarly, Agios Nikolaos town was called Mantraki that means goat pen. Katsikia host a nice sandy beach with stones in a places, well hidden in front of the hotel Candia Park. To get there you should walk either across the hotel or around it.

Lassithi

Chrissi isle

Agios Nikolaos

Vai

Agios Isidoros beach

Kato Selles beaches

Agios Ioannis beach

Kalami beaches near Goudouras

Mavros Kolimbos beach

Hiliaderfia beach at Koufonissi

Limanaki beach (Europa)

Katsikia beach

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