Rating of the best sandy beaches in Crete

Beautiful clean beach, scorching sun, elite pink sand, well-developed infrastructure, a lot of entertainment for adults and children. Such a colorful description attracts even avid tourists who have traveled to different parts of the world. Beautiful, unusual and cozy - and this is all about the famous crowded beach in Crete - Elafonissi. Many people not only know about this beach but also have repeatedly rested here, enjoying modern service, marine atmosphere, and gorgeous views.

It is located 55 kilometers from Chania, next to Cape Tigani, on Korikos Peninsula, at the extreme northwestern tip of Crete. There are waters of the three seas that wash the island converge.

It is located on the north-eastern tip of Crete on the Sideros peninsula, a kilometer from the village of the same name. The nearest major city - Sitia - is located more than 25 kilometers along the highway, which is mainly a mountain serpentine. There are buses from the city, but experts recommend renting a car or scooter, as the buses come only a few times a day.

Such a beautiful and welcoming beach like Malia is considered to be one of the youth centers on the island of Crete. Here you are provided with a luxurious holiday with all amenities. An excellent mood is guaranteed to every holidaymaker, because the atmosphere in Malia inspires at first sight. This beach has everything you need for a good rest. The clear transparent sea, the sandy coast, the scorching sun, the well-developed beach infrastructure, the rental of sun loungers and parasols, a variety of water activities, a wide selection of hotels and restaurants for every taste, as well as affordable night clubs that work day and night. It's all about the many-sided Malia beach, and how vacationers see it.

When it comes to Crete and its magnificent beaches, which harmoniously combine cleanliness, security and tourist infrastructure, one of the most popular beaches - Platanias Beach should be mentioned. There is not only a well-developed infrastructure but also nightlife for holidaymakers. Welcome to the cleanest beach of romance, clear water and amazing views!

The beach is located in the central part of the island on the shores of Mesara Bay, on the south coastline of Crete. It was called after the town of the same name, where there is a developed tourist infrastructure, including hotels and restaurants.

The beach is located in the western part of the island on the Libyan Sea coastline, a dozen kilometers east of Chora Sfakion. Regular buses run from the major cities of Rethymno and Chania to the town and port of Chora Sfakion. It is recommended to take a taxi further to Fragokastelo. You can get there on your own by car.

Hersonissos Beach annually attracts crowds of satisfied tourists who dream of finding an excellent place in the sun, cheer themselves up, get vitamin D and enjoy the gorgeous views around the beach. Luxury hotels and inexpensive inns, noisy nightclubs, pubs and restaurants, souvenir shops and large supermarkets, cozy cafes, and taverns - - there is everything you want. It’s a pleasure to relax on such a beach, relax, swim and dance the night away, especially for young people.

There is the delightful Stalos beach on the west coast of Crete, it attracts many tourists with its welcoming atmosphere, convenient location, reasonable prices, and great service. Only on this beach you can feel a surge of energy, improve your health with sea air and warm water. Stalos offers a diverse range of entertainment for adults and children. For what it's worth children's trampolines, a mini-golf park, and cozy cafes! But this is not all that tourists really like.

Agios Ioannis got its name after a nearby chapel. This is a popular beach in the north of Gavdos, 35 kilometers south of Crete coastline. You can get there by ferry or ship from Paliochora and Choral Sfakion. The ferry arrives at Kariva harbor, where there is a bus to the beach. There are several hotels on the island itself, but vacationers usually come here for a day or stay in tents.

Red Beach is a nudist beach located in Greece south of Malaga. Only the most hardy can get to him: from Malaga, you will have to get to it along mountain trails for about 40 minutes, separate sections cannot be overcome without beach sneakers. All the way to go through the sun, where not a single tree will meet. Therefore, be sure to bring caps / hats with you. It is better to refuse heavy backpacks and slates right away - move forward lightly and in comfortable shoes.

The beach is located a few kilometers west of Plakias, on the other side of the same bay, in a beautiful bay on the coast of the Libyan Sea. You can get to Plakias Beach by bus from Rethymnon. Then half an hour on foot or a few minutes by taxi. You can easily get here by rental car from any city in Crete.

This secluded and completely isolated from civilization beach is located on the east coast of the island. There are no highways leading here. You can reach it by boat or on foot. There is a bus from Sitia to Kato Zakros. If you get on your own, you need to turn off at the intersection leading to the Zakros Palace towards Xerokambos. Leave your car on the road, go through the dunes on foot.

Itanos, named after the ancient city of Itanos in Erimopolis, which stood on this site. It is located on the northeastern tip of Crete, on the Sideros peninsula. It is approximately 25 kilometers drive along the mountain serpentine from the nearest major city of Sitia (where there is a port and airport). You can get there by bus or car.

The beach is located in the southwestern corner of Almyros Bay, near the resort town of Georgioupolis, named after Prince George, the ruler of independent Crete in the late 19th century. You can get here by buses running between the administrative centers of the prefectures, including from Heraklion.