Goudouras Beaches
This beach before the seaside settlement of Goudouras and beside a promontory (all of the same name) is set amidst greenhouses. It has an overview of the Libyan sea and the islet of Koufonisi opposite it. The area takes its name…
Beaches in east Crete: Palekastro, Makrigialos, Sitia, Ierapetra, Kato Zakros, Xerokampos
This beach before the seaside settlement of Goudouras and beside a promontory (all of the same name) is set amidst greenhouses. It has an overview of the Libyan sea and the islet of Koufonisi opposite it. The area takes its name…
Pachia Ammos is situated in the northern part of the county of Ierapetra. It covers the area from the western slope of the mountain "Thripti" to the coast at the creek of the gulf of Mirabello. Pachia Ammos is situated on…
Tenda is a remote rocky area located at the most north-eastern side of Crete, 29km far from Sitia city and 156 from Heraklion. It is 7 kms away from the palm forest and beach Vai and 15 kms away from…
Ammoudi is as small and protected beach 5km east from Makrigialos (or Makrys Gialos), and 6km west from Goudouras village. The distance from Agios Nikolaos is 66km and 29km from Ierapetra. It lies just next to the road connecting Makrigialos…
Kalo Nero is a small coastal settlement between Makrigialos and Kapsa Monastery. By taking the road from Lagada Beach to Goudouras, you will reach Kalo Nero beach and several other small coves and beaches which are often deserted and there…
Kalami beaches (it is a group of 7 small beaches stretching for about 1 kilometer and parallel to the asphalt road, where other beaches are visible from the street and others not) is located between Kapsa Beach - Monastery (west) and…
Some parts of the island have been overpowered by tourist resorts and massive hotels, but fortunately Crete does still allow you to exploreendless beaches, numerous villages, remote mountains and some natural sights as caves and gorges for those who take…
Tholos beach is located 29km eastern of Agios Nikolaos, 45 from Sitia, 23km north of Ierapetra and 3km from the village of Kavousi which is found on the main road connecting Agios Nikolaos and Sitia. It was a pleasant surprise…
Itanos is a city-harbour located 9km far from Palekastro village, Eastern Crete. The site had an important maritime role as revealed by Herodotus. The author mentions the significance of the city in the Greek colonization of Cyrene in Lybia. The…
A very quiet and friendly village, Mochlos welcomes travelers from all parts of the world. There are a few restaurants and cafés but no great buildings or attractions that have an entrance fee. Mochlos is a traditional village with a…