Crete Beaches Greece

    CRETE BEACHES GREECE

CRETES BEACHES GREECE

 There are 155km of beautiful sandy beaches along Crete's coastline.

Chania prefecture has two outstanding beaches, Elafonissi and Falasarna.

The longest stretch of sandy beach can be found at Georgioupolis, which is situated along the north coast between Chania and Rethymno.

Vai beach at the north eastern point of Crete is home to the only natural palm grove in Europe.

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Matala beach can be found South of Heraklion; it is famed for its caves that run alongside the sandy beach.

Crete has many beaches; here are just a few that are recommended to visit. Frangokastello, Makrigialos, Kato Zakros, Preveli, Paleohora, Agia Pelagia, Istro, Malia, in Xerokampos and in Menies.

Crete is the largest Greek island at 3,220 square miles. It is a very popular destination for holidaymakers and tourists.

Crete is the southernmost island of significance in Greece. It borders climatic zones of both North Africa and the Mediterranean.

Crete has temperate weather all year, with summer being its hottest and busiest time of year.

The mountain chain that runs across the island and the beautiful beaches of Crete blend into a landscape rich with flora and fauna that leaves its visitors in awe of its beauty.

Crete is a wonderful extraordinary island, full of history and cultural pride among the inhabitants, be they Cretans or part of the growing ex-pat community.

It is quite easy to visit Crete by air or sea, there are airports at both Heraklion and Chania, and passenger ferries from Piraeus port in Athens to Souda, Rethymno and Heraklion.

Most tourist areas are situated on the north coast of Crete, but the south coast with its captivating ruggedness has isolated coves and beaches.

Inland you find fruit orchards, vineyards and olive groves; Crete is renowned for its high-quality olive oil.

Crete started to develop itself as a tourist destination in the 1970"s. Tourism then became a strong contender besides farming as a key part in the islands economy.

Naturist beaches on Crete are primarily found in the south of the island. Red Beach is the most notable. Primarily Visitors go to Crete to sample some of the best beaches in the world.

Once you arrive on Crete, you will find accommodation in Crete to fit every budget, as well as every type of restaurant or taverna offering their local variations on Greek food.

I am sure you will fall in love with the Cretan diet, as much as you will with the people and beaches of Crete.

The choice of beaches in Crete is unmatched by any Greek island.

Hire a car, grab a road map and explore some of the more remote but visually stunning beaches.

There are many beautiful beaches along the coastline of Crete. Many are glorious sun traps, perfect for sunbathing (don't forget the sun cream), swimming and relaxing.

Most tourist beaches on Crete offer water sports, like windsurfing, water skiing, speedboats, banana boat rides, or hire a pedalo boat for a few hours. Crete beaches during the summer can quickly become crowded, while other less known beaches remain, almost deserted.

 Wherever you are on the island of Crete, you can be sure that a beach is just a short distance away.

The fabulous beaches and fine weather, Dramatic scenery and good food are the main reasons that so many tourists stay here in the summer. It’s easy to see the allure of this spectacular island.

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