Chrissi Island, also known as Gaidouronisi (Donkey Island), is a stunning and uninhabited island situated in the Libyan Sea, just 8 nautical miles from Ierapetra town in Crete, Greece. The island is renowned for its captivating natural beauty, dominated by majestic cedar trees and crystal-clear aquamarine waters. Has beautiful sandy beaches famous for its unique pinkish hue. This distinctive color comes from the presence of millions of crushed seashells. Chrissi Island is recognized as a protected area of ecological interest and natural beauty, included in the European Network of Natura 2000.
