Crete is the largest island of Greece and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. The island is famous for its beautiful beaches, which range from fine sand to pebbly shores. Most of the beaches have crystal clear water and are ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports.
The 10 most beautiful beaches of Crete:
Balos beach
Balos beach is one of the most famous beaches of Crete and is located at the northwestern tip of the island. The beach is famous for its shallow turquoise waters and breathtaking views of Gramvousa Island.
PRO traveler tip:There is a boat to the beach back there, so we went down on foot, it was brutal going up and down, so I recommend the boat, and if -5kg, then up and down 3000 steps on foot.
Elafonissi beach
Elafonissi Beach is located at the southwestern tip of Crete and is famous for its pink sand and shallow turquoise waters. The beach is ideal for swimming, sunbathing and relaxing.
PRO traveler tip: The beach is not pink by default, only in the morning and in the evening when people are not crowded and the sand has time to settle. There are a lot of people, so I recommend going for a swim in the late afternoon at sunset, and the water is much warmer then.
Vai beach
Vai beach is located on the east coast of Crete and is famous for its lagoon surrounded by palm trees. The beach is ideal for swimming, sunbathing and relaxing.
4. Falasarna beach
Falasarna beach is located on the west coast of Crete and is famous for its fine sand and crystal clear water. The beach is ideal for swimming, sunbathing and water sports.
5. Preveli beach
Preveli Beach is located on the southern coast of Crete and is famous for its river-fed lake and cliffs overlooking the Libyan Sea. The beach is ideal for swimming, sunbathing and hiking.
Glyka Nera beach
Glyka Nera beach is located on the south coast of Crete and is famous for its fresh water springs and crystal clear water. The beach is ideal for swimming, sunbathing and relaxing.
Matala beach
Matala Beach is located on the south coast of Crete and is famous for its caves and hippie past. The beach is ideal for swimming, sunbathing and relaxing.
Agios Nikolaos beach
Agios Nikolaos beach is located on the east coast of Crete and lies in a picturesque bay. The beach is ideal for swimming, sunbathing and water sports.
Sitia beach
Sitia Beach is located on the east coast of Crete and is famous for its long sandy beach and crystal clear waters. The beach is ideal for swimming, sunbathing and water sports.
Paleochora beach
Paleochora beach is located on the southwest coast of Crete and is situated on a picturesque peninsula. The beach is ideal for swimming, sunbathing and water sports.
These are just some of the most beautiful beaches in Crete. There are many other beaches on the island that are worth exploring.
