Kommos (south Heraklion)

Heraklion, Where to Swimbeach, history, nature, swimming

A huge (long) sandy beach, with easy access, very close to the famous (but buzzy) Matala beach

Martsalo (south Heraklion)

Heraklion, Where to Swimbeach, hiking, nature, swimming

Walk down to Martsaliotiko gorge and enjoy your swim at Martsalo beach

Damnoni-Amoudi (south Rethymno)

Rethymno, Where to Swimbeach, nature, swimming

You may see some beautiful wild pigeons and kingfishers, nesting in the rocky holes just above the crystal, blue-green sea water

Agios Georgios (south Rethymno)

Rethymno, Where to Swimbeach, beach bar, swimming

Feel the unique Cretan Caribbean atmosphere

Polyrizo beach (south Rethymno)

Rethymno, Where to Swimbeach, food, swimming

Where the sandy coast ends by a rocky hill it creates a relaxing place

Ilingas beach (south Chania)

Chania, Where to Swimbeach, hiking, swimming

If you are around Sfakia, this is the best spot to swim

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Ompros gialos (north Chania)

Chania, Where to Swimbeach, food, swimming

Maybe the only nice place to swim at this rocky part of Crete (Vamos)

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Treis Ekklisies (south Heraklion)

Heraklion, Where to Swimbeach, food, swimming

The surrounding area, one of the most isolated in Crete, is difficult to access, but has some amazing beaches

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Skaloti beach (south Chania)

Chania, Where to Swimbeach, food, swimming

A small piece of sandy place among big rocks

Kedrodasos (south Chania)

Chania, Where to Swimbeach, camping, naturist, swimming

Wonderful choice for camping and a favorite beach for naturists

Category: Where to Swim