Beaches

In case you wish to visit a beach further away from your doorstep, close to the villa you will find several sandy beaches that you should not miss visiting, such as:

- Falasarna (or Phalasarna)  beach is one of the most famous beaches in Greece, which has been awarded as the best beach of Crete and voted as one of the 10 best beaches in Europe in the past, with crystal waters and the most easy to go. 

- It’s highly recommended to make a day trip to Balos lagoon and Gramvousa Isle, which are really beautiful and have an exotic vibe! The clear blue waters and sandy beaches are amazing and you will enjoy the sun and sea. These locations are best accessed by boat. Alternatively, you can go by car and then walk to Balos beach.

- A visit to the world famous Elafonisi beach with its pink sand and beautiful landscape is also worth considering. Exotic beaches with white sand and turquoise water, reminding of the Caribbean, are formed on either sides of the peninsula. The sand is pinkish in many places, taking its color from millions of crushed shells. Near the breaking point of the peninsula, the sea water does not exceed 1m in depth, creating a small lagoon, ideal for children. You can easily cross the lagoon in order to reach the opposite site of the peninsula, while carrying your staff with you, because the water is very shallow there.

Please note that between 11:00-16:00 these beaches are really crowded, so you will better enjoy them early in the morning or during the afternoon and if possible, it’s recommended that you go there on a week day, instead of the weekend.

-Paleochora : It is a small town on the South coast. Great route if you want to explore Crete. Great taverns with fresh fish and great beaches. It seems that it is close to Elafonissi but they are not connected. So be careful as it is a different route.

- Platanias beach : Beach of Platanias is full of beach bars, cafes, touristic shops, hotels and tavernas, it is a destination by itself, busting with life during the entire summer season. The beach is well organized with sun beds, umbrellas, beach bars and clubs.

- Agia Marina beach : Agia Marina is composed by a number of sandy organized beaches which has easy access. A part of Agia Marina is full of small bays while the east side of the place is a long sandy beach which reaches up to neighbouring Stalos settlement. Agia Marina is also a developed touristic site with shops, bars, tavernas, beach bars and night clubs.