Beach & coast: Dia Island
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Dia Island
The island of Dia is a small, uninhabited island located about 7 nautical miles north of Heraklion, Crete. It's a popular destination for day...
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Beach & coast: Diaskari Beach
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Makris Gialos - Agia Fotia
Diaskari Beach
Diaskari Beach is located east of Makri Gialos in southeastern Crete and is one of the quietest and most unspoiled beaches in the area. It fe...
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Contact partner: Diaskari BeachBeach & coast: Domata Beach
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Agia Roumeli
Domata Beach
Domata Beach, located approximately 58 km south of Chania and 7 km east of Sougia, is a secluded haven nestled at the mouth of the Klados Gor...
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Contact partner: Domata BeachBeach & coast: Donkey Beach
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Sitia
Donkey Beach
Donkey Beach is located in the Sitia area, in eastern Crete. It is a secluded beach with unique natural beauty, and it got its name from the...
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Contact partner: Donkey BeachBeach & coast: Dragon’s Beach
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Makris Gialos - Agia Fotia
Dragon’s Beach
Dragon’s Beach is located near Makri Gialos in southeastern Crete and is a hidden paradise for those seeking tranquility and untouched natura...
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Contact partner: Dragon’s BeachBeach & coast: Drapanias Beach
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Kissamos
Drapanias Beach
Drapanias Beach is a beautiful and peaceful stretch of coastline located near the town of Kissamos in western Crete. The beach is known fo...
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Contact partner: Drapanias BeachBeach & coast: Drimiskiano Ammoudi Beach
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Plakias
Drimiskiano Ammoudi Beach
The name Drimiskiano Ammoudi refers to a small and picturesque beach located on the south coast of Crete, in the Rethymno regional unit. It's...
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Contact partner: Drimiskiano Ammoudi BeachBeach & coast: Ellinoperamata Beach
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Ellinoperamata Beach
Ellinoperamata is a seaside area just outside the city of Heraklion, located on the northern coast of Crete. It’s a small coastal settlement...
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Contact partner: Ellinoperamata BeachBeach & coast: Elounda Beach
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Elounda
Elounda Beach
Although well-known for its cosmopolitan side, Elounda has much more to offer. Elounda beach is one of the most popular destinations for thos...
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Contact partner: Elounda BeachBeach & coast: Elounda Breeze Beach
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Elounda
Elounda Breeze Beach
Elounda Breeze Beach is a beautiful and tranquil beach located in Elounda, in the Lasithi region of Crete. It is associated with the Elounda...
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Contact partner: Elounda Breeze BeachBeach & coast: Elygias Beach
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Treis Ekklisies
Elygias Beach
Paralía Elygiás is a serene and picturesque beach located near the Tris Ekklisie (Three Churches) area in southern Crete. Known for its cryst...
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Contact partner: Elygias BeachBeach & coast: Episkopi Beach
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Episkopi Beach
Episkopi Beach is a long, sandy beach located between Gerani and Rethymno on the northern coast of Crete. Stretching for several kilometers,...
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