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Heraklion

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120beaches

77kafeneia & cafés

Beaches, sights, museums and activities in Heraklion, one by one — so you know what’s around before you head out.

All places517 places Restaurants130 places Beaches120 places Kafeneia & Cafés77 places Villages & Tradition73 places Tavernas & Meze bars60 places Archaeological sites21 places Monasteries & Churches19 places Gorges & Hiking8 places Museums5 places Food & Nature3 places Activities1 place

BeachesAfendis Christos, MaliaA small islet off the north coast, named after the little church of the Transfiguration of…BeachesAgia Marina BeachA quiet sandy beach in front of the picturesque little church of Agia Marina in Gouves,…BeachesAgia PelagiaAgia Pelagia is a popular seaside resort in a sheltered bay, a few kilometres north-west of…BeachesAgiofarango BeachA stunning, secluded cove in the Agiofarango area, with exotic waters, utter tranquillity and rugged Mediterranean…BeachesAgios Andonios BeachA stunning unspoilt beach in the Asterousia (Three Churches) in southern Heraklion, with the deep-blue waters…BeachesAgios Georgios Beach (Asterousia)A beautiful, secluded cove beneath the imposing Asterousia Mountains, with crystal-clear, deep-blue waters.BeachesAgios Nikitas BeachA famous beach in the Tsoutsouras area of southern Crete, combining unique geological formations, crystal-clear waters…BeachesAgios Pavlos Beach (Ammoudara)The western section of Ammoudara beach, with fine sand, shallow, clear waters and easy access.BeachesAlexander BeachA famous beach in the South Heraklion area of southern Crete, combining unique geological formations, crystal-clear…BeachesAlika BeachA small, secluded cove nestled amongst the rocks, with deep turquoise waters and a stunning seabed…BeachesAmnissos BeachA beautiful, picturesque cove in the Karteros area, sheltered from the wind, ideal for families, water…BeachesAnalipsi BeachA popular seaside destination in the Anissaras area, with a well-maintained beach, the crystal-clear waters of…BeachesAnissara BeachesAn idyllic stretch of coastline in the North Heraklion area, with golden sandy beaches, shallow, crystal-clear…BeachesAposelemi BeachA popular seaside destination in the North Heraklion area, with a well-organised beach, the crystal-clear waters…BeachesArina BeachA popular seaside destination in the Karteros area, with a well-organised beach, the crystal-clear waters of…BeachesArmyrades BeachAn idyllic cove with crystal-clear waters and tamarisk trees reaching right down to the water’s edge,…BeachesArvi BeachA stunning unspoilt beach in the Arvi area of southern Heraklion, with the deep blue waters…BeachesBlack Beach (Mavri Paralia)A famous beach in the Asterousia (Three Churches) in southern Crete, combining unique geological formations, crystal-clear…BeachesCharakia BeachA rugged coastline with natural rock formations, crystal-clear waters and absolute tranquillity at the easternmost tip…BeachesCheiromyloi BeachA stunning, unspoilt beach in the Tsoutsouras area of southern Heraklion, with the deep blue waters…BeachesChelidoni Beach (Palaiokastro)A popular seaside destination in the Palaiokastro area, with a well-maintained beach, the crystal-clear waters of…BeachesChones BeachA secluded paradise for adventure lovers, with crystal-clear deep waters and rugged scenery.BeachesChrysi Akti Beach (Ammoudara)The central section of Ammoudara beach, with golden sand, clear waters and excellent facilities.BeachesChrysi Ammos BeachAn idyllic stretch of coastline in the North Heraklion area, with golden sandy beaches, shallow, crystal-clear…BeachesDermatas BeachOn the southern, remote coast of Heraklion, Dermatas is a small, secluded cove with pebbles and…BeachesDiaAn uninhabited island seven nautical miles north of Heraklion, covering almost twelve square kilometres. A refuge…BeachesDrapanos BeachA beautiful stretch of coastline east of the port of Hersonissos with crystal-clear waters, pebbles and…BeachesDyskos Beach (West)A large, public beach west of Lenta with fine, dark pebbles, the crystal-clear waters of the…BeachesEllinoperamata BeachA stunning beach in the Palaiokastro area in northern Heraklion, with crystal-clear turquoise waters, fine sand…BeachesFaflangos BeachA quiet cove with crystal-clear waters and fine pebbles, situated between Arvi and Psari Forada.BeachesFlorida BeachThe western part of Karteros Bay, with fine sand, shallow, crystal-clear waters and easy access for…BeachesFoinikia BeachA peaceful seaside spot with crystal-clear waters, pebbly beaches and rugged Mediterranean scenery.BeachesFraskia BayA small bay ten kilometres north-west of Heraklion, near Rodia and Palaiokastro. A peaceful alternative to…BeachesFylakes BeachA beautiful, picturesque cove in the Agia Pelagia area, sheltered from the wind, ideal for families,…BeachesGazanou BeachA beautiful, picturesque cove in the Ammoudara area, sheltered from the wind, ideal for families, water…BeachesGefyri BeachAn idyllic stretch of coastline in the Hersonissos area, with golden sandy beaches, shallow, crystal-clear waters…BeachesGiofyros BeachA long stretch of beach to the west of the Pankritio Stadium, with an unobstructed view…BeachesGournes BeachA beautiful, picturesque cove in the Gouves area, sheltered from the wind, ideal for families, water…BeachesGouves BeachA beautiful, picturesque cove in the Gouves area, sheltered from the wind, ideal for families, water…BeachesHersonissos BeachA beautiful, picturesque cove in the Hersonissos area, sheltered from the wind, ideal for families, water…BeachesIkaros und Kernos BeachAn idyllic stretch of coastline in the North Heraklion area, with golden sandy beaches, shallow, crystal-clear…BeachesKakoskalo-Makrymaliana BeachA stunning unspoilt beach in the Kalamaki area of southern Heraklion, with the deep blue waters…BeachesKali Limenes BeachA stunning, secluded cove in the Kali Limenes area, with exotic waters, absolute tranquillity and rugged…BeachesKalogridi BeachA stunning beach with black pebbles and the crystal-clear waters of the Libyan Sea, in perfect…BeachesKalyviani BeachA picturesque sandy beach with crystal-clear, shallow waters and natural protection from breakwaters, ideal for a…BeachesKarteros BeachJust a few kilometres east of the city centre, Karteros (Florios) is the nearest organised beach…BeachesKastri BeachA stunning, unspoilt beach in the Keratokambos area of southern Heraklion, with the deep blue waters…BeachesKeratokambosKeratokambos is a small, picturesque seaside village on the southern coast of the prefecture of Heraklion,…BeachesKeratokambos BayA stunning, unspoilt beach in the South Heraklion area of southern Heraklion, with the deep blue…BeachesKladissos BeachA popular seaside destination in the Agia Pelagia area, with a well-organised beach, the crystal-clear waters…BeachesKlondzani BeachA sandy cove between Malia and Potamos, with crystal-clear waters and a peaceful atmosphere away from…BeachesKokkini Ammos Beach (footpath)A stunning, unspoilt beach in the Matala area of southern Heraklion, with the deep blue waters…BeachesKokkini BeachA beautiful, picturesque cove in the Kokkini Hani area, sheltered from the wind, ideal for families,…BeachesKokkini ChaniKokkini Chani is a popular seaside resort a few kilometres east of Heraklion, with a series…BeachesKokkinos PyrgosIn the Gulf of Messara, next to Tymbaki, Kokkinos Pyrgos is a quiet seaside village with…BeachesKolokytha BeachA secluded, enchanting cove near Cape Lithino, with emerald waters and unspoilt, rugged scenery.BeachesKolymboi BeachA stunning, secluded cove in the Arvi area, with exotic waters, utter tranquillity and rugged Mediterranean…BeachesKorakias BeachesA stunning beach in the Fodele area of northern Heraklion, with crystal-clear turquoise waters, fine sand…BeachesKoudoumas BeachA historic and tranquil beach in front of the holy monastery of Koudoumas, with fine pebbles,…BeachesKoutendaki BeachA secluded, enchanting cove with black pebbles and wild, unspoilt waters beneath the Asterousia Mountains.BeachesKrassas BeachA renowned beach in the Keratokambos area of southern Crete, combining unique geological formations, crystal-clear waters…BeachesLendasAt the southern tip of the prefecture of Heraklion, beneath the Asterousia Mountains, Lendas is a…BeachesLiakouri BeachA stunning beach in the Hersonissos area in northern Heraklion, with crystal-clear turquoise waters, fine sand…BeachesListis BeachA stunning, secluded cove in the Keratokambos area, with exotic waters, absolute tranquillity and rugged Mediterranean…BeachesLygaria BeachA stunning beach in the Lygaria area in northern Heraklion, with crystal-clear turquoise waters, fine sand…BeachesMacha BeachA renowned beach in the Kali Limenes area of southern Crete, combining unique geological formations, crystal-clear…BeachesMade BeachA stunning beach in the Lygaria area in northern Heraklion, with crystal-clear turquoise waters, fine sand…BeachesMakria Ammos – Karavovrysi BeachA stunning, unspoilt beach in the Kali Limenes area of southern Heraklion, with the deep blue…BeachesMakronisiAn islet south of Cape Lithino, with its highest point at 62 metres. Visible from Kaloi…BeachesMakrymaliana BeachA long, wild beach north of the Red Tower, with fine sand, pebbles and unspoilt scenery…BeachesMalia BeachAn idyllic stretch of coastline in the Malia area with golden sandy beaches, shallow, crystal-clear waters…BeachesMaridaki BeachA stunning, unspoilt beach in the Tsoutsouras area of southern Heraklion, with the deep blue waters…BeachesMarina BeachA popular seaside destination in the Karteros area, with a well-organised beach, the crystal-clear waters of…BeachesMartsalo BeachA secluded beach of exceptional wild beauty at the mouth of the Martsalo Gorge, with crystal-clear…BeachesMatala BeachThe legendary beach with carved Roman cliff caves and the free-spirited hippie legacy.BeachesMeleanas BeachA secluded pebble beach with stunning seabed views and absolute tranquillity beneath the southern slopes of…BeachesMikronisiAn islet opposite Kaloi Limenes, also known as Agios Pavlos or Gaidouronisi. The ruins of churches…BeachesMonombouka BeachA stunning, unspoilt beach in the Keratokambos area of southern Heraklion, with the deep blue waters…BeachesMononaftis BeachA picturesque, sheltered bay in Agia Pelagia with crystal-clear, deep waters, pebbles and sand, ideal for…BeachesPachia Ammos BeachAn idyllic coastline with coarse golden sand and the deep turquoise waters of the Libyan Sea,…BeachesPalaiokastro BeachA beautiful, picturesque cove in the Palaiokastro area, sheltered from the wind, ideal for families, water…BeachesPalio Chani BeachA traditional sandy beach with natural breakwaters, crystal-clear waters and protection from the waves, ideal for…BeachesPanagia BeachA popular seaside destination in the North Heraklion area, with a well-organised beach, the crystal-clear waters…BeachesPantanassa BeachAn idyllic stretch of coastline in the Palaiokastro area, with golden sandy beaches, shallow, crystal-clear waters…BeachesParasfoungario BeachAn idyllic stretch of coastline in the Agia Pelagia area, with golden sandy beaches, shallow, crystal-clear…BeachesPera Galinoi BeachA picturesque, secluded cove west of Fodele, with a pebbly beach, emerald waters and imposing, rugged…BeachesPera Tsoutsouras BeachAn enchanting, secluded cove in the Tsoutsoura area, with exotic waters, utter tranquillity and rugged Mediterranean…BeachesPetrakis BeachA secluded beach east of Lenta, nestled beneath imposing cliffs, with crystal-clear waters, pebbles and unspoilt…BeachesPigaidakia BeachA tranquil bay with crystal-clear waters, fine pebbles and authentic Cretan character on the south coast.BeachesPlatia Peramata BeachA picturesque seaside village with a quiet pebble beach, crystal-clear blue waters and traditional Cretan hospitality.BeachesPotamos Beach (Malia)A beautiful, picturesque cove in the Malia area, sheltered from the wind, ideal for families, water…BeachesPotamos Beach (Malia)A popular seaside destination in the Malia area, with a well-organised beach, the crystal-clear waters of…BeachesPsari Forada Beach (Sidonia)A spacious beach with fine dark sand and calm turquoise waters, sheltered by headlands, ideal for…BeachesPsarocharakoA large rock on the east coast near Tertsa, so close to the mainland that it…BeachesPsaromoura BeachA popular seaside destination in the Agia Pelagia area, with a well-organised beach, the crystal-clear waters…BeachesPsili Ammos BeachA stunning, secluded cove in the Kali Limenes area, with exotic waters, absolute tranquillity and rugged…BeachesRed BeachA true haven of tranquillity in the Matala area, with a pebbly beach, crystal-clear waters and…BeachesSarandari BeachA popular seaside destination in the Hersonissos area, with a well-organised beach, the crystal-clear waters of…BeachesSecret Beach (Hersonissos)A stunning beach in the Hersonissos area in northern Heraklion, with crystal-clear turquoise waters, fine sand…BeachesSkiadaki BeachA stunning, unspoilt beach in the Tsoutsouras area of southern Heraklion, with the deep blue waters…BeachesSkias BeachA secluded cove with dark pebbles and natural shade provided by the sheer cliffs of Asterousia.BeachesSkouros BeachAn authentic haven of tranquillity in the Keratokambos area, with a pebbly beach, crystal-clear waters and…BeachesSouthernmost Beach of Crete (Cape Lithino)A famous beach in the Agiofarago area of southern Crete, combining unique geological formations, crystal-clear waters…BeachesSpiliara BeachA small, secluded cove near Fodele, sheltered from the meltemi winds, with crystal-clear waters and impressive…BeachesStena BeachA stunning, secluded cove in the Kali Limenes area, with exotic waters, absolute tranquillity and rugged…BeachesTombrouk BeachA stunning beach in the Karteros area of northern Heraklion, with crystal-clear turquoise waters, fine sand…BeachesTrachilas BeachAn unspoilt pebbly beach near the Koudoumas Monastery, with emerald waters and imposing cliffs.BeachesTrafoulas Beach (Trachoulas)A renowned beach in the Lendas area of southern Crete, combining unique geological formations, crystal-clear waters…BeachesTreis EkklisiesOn the southern coast of Heraklion, at the foot of the Asterousia Mountains, Treis Ekklisies is…BeachesTrypiti BeachA unique beach at the mouth of the spectacular Trypiti Gorge, with a pebbly shore, emerald…BeachesTsoutsourosOn the southern coast of Heraklion, beneath the rugged Asterousia Mountains, Tsoutsouros is a peaceful, authentic…BeachesVatheianos Kambos BeachA sandy beach with natural stone breakwaters that create calm natural pools, ideal for children and…BeachesVathy BeachA famous beach in the Agiofarago area of southern Crete, combining unique geological formations, crystal-clear waters…BeachesVathylakkos BeachA picturesque, secluded stretch of coastline with fine pebbles and crystal-clear waters, situated between Arvi and…BeachesVatos BeachA beach of wild beauty with black pebbles and imposing cliffs, lapped by the pristine waters…BeachesVlychada BeachA stunning, unspoilt cove with crystal-clear waters, imposing cliffs and a sense of natural tranquillity.BeachesVouidomato BeachAn authentic haven of tranquillity in the Asterousia region (Three Churches), with a pebbly beach, crystal-clear…BeachesVourvoulos BeachA quiet beach with sand and pebbles to the east of Tsoutsoura, ideal for seclusion and…BeachesXenia BeachA beautiful, picturesque cove in the Karteros area, sheltered from the wind, ideal for families, water…BeachesXeropotamos BeachAn idyllic stretch of coastline in the Ammoudara area, with golden sandy beaches, shallow, crystal-clear waters…