Kokkinos Pyrgos has one of the best parts of the bay – shallow water and a sandy beach attracts families as well as surfers.
Beaches & bays
Where is the best beach in southern Crete? It’s hard for me to tell!
There are so many beautiful places by the sea, and that is precisely what makes the region so great – enjoy a morning swim in the small bay Agios Pavlos, come for an afternoon walk to Afrtahias beach und enjoy later the sunset at Komos or Red Beach – you are spoiled for choice every day.
Here is my list of beaches from Preveli in the west to the Koudouma monastery in the east, which I like to visit. Most of them are easy to get to and take a maximum of 2 hours, but some can only be visited by 4×4, on foot, or by boat.
The Tripiti Gorge on the south coast of Crete can be completely covered with the four-wheel drive vehicle. In addition to an overwhelming panorama
The natural beach of Afrathias is one of the last hidden treasures of Crete and at the same time it is close to famous
Martsalo is a secluded beach in the west Asterousia Mountains, which you can access just on foot or by boat. At the beginning of the route,
If you dream of a beach that touches perfection, we can give you its name: Red Beach! One of the most picturesque and isolated
Preveli is one of the most famous beaches in Crete, isolated, beautiful and romantic. You can journey to the beach by car and foot,
It is one of the most wonderful beaches of Crete and still a real insider tip for visitors to South Crete. The fine sandy beach
Agiofarago beach is a place of unique beauty, with clear waters and very fine pebbles. The beach of Agiofarango is located in the Asterousia Mountains,
