Panormos sits quietly on the northern shore of Crete, a small fishing village that has kept its unhurried rhythm while bigger resorts expand along the coast. Stone houses cluster around a tiny harbour, tavernas line the waterfront, and two sandy coves invite gentle swimming. The ruins of an early Christian basilica and a Venetian fort … Read more
Platanias spreads along the northwest coast of Crete as a full-service beach resort just a short drive west of Chania. The long sandy beach draws families and sun-seekers by day, while the waterfront strip transforms into one of western Crete’s busiest nightlife zones after sunset. The old village climbs a green hillside above the modern … Read more
Agia Pelagia sits around a sheltered horseshoe bay on the north coast of Crete, just a short drive west of Heraklion. The main sandy beach fronts calm, clear water protected by headlands, with sunbeds, tavernas and water sports lining the shore. Hotels and villas climb the surrounding hillsides, offering wide sea views while the bay … Read more
Keratokambos sits on the remote southern shore of Crete, where the Dikti foothills meet the Libyan Sea in the Heraklion region. This unpolished seaside village offers a long stretch of mixed sand and pebble beach, backed by traditional tavernas, simple rooms and a small working harbour. Greenhouses and olive groves spread across the coastal plain, … Read more
Damnoni Beach curves along the southern shore of Crete, a sheltered crescent of golden sand and turquoise water tucked between rocky headlands in the Rethymno region. Low cliffs frame the bay, and a couple of tavernas and a small hotel provide simple facilities without overwhelming the natural setting. The calm, warm water shelves gently, drawing … Read more
Triopetra unfolds along the remote southern shore of Rethymno, where pale sand stretches beneath low cliffs and three tall rock stacks rise from the Libyan Sea. The name translates directly as ‘three rocks’, marking this quiet double cove below the mountain village of Akoumia. Clear water laps the exposed shoreline, a handful of tavernas dot … Read more
Seitan Limania stands among the most photographed locations on Crete, a slender turquoise inlet slicing through bare rock cliffs on the Akrotiri peninsula. The dramatic cove, also known as Stefanou beach, rewards visitors with vivid blue-green water framed by towering stone walls that create a fjord-like atmosphere rare in the Mediterranean. Reaching this natural wonder … Read more
Plakias sits on the southern shore of Crete, a low-key resort village that has kept its independent spirit intact. The long sandy beach sweeps around a bay framed by mountains and the dramatic mouth of the Kotsifou gorge. Waterfront tavernas serve fresh fish and local wine, while the village attracts hikers, backpackers and travellers seeking … Read more
Balos Lagoon is one of the most photographed places in the whole of Crete, and the reality lives up to the pictures. This shallow turquoise pool spreads across the Gramvousa peninsula in the far north-west of the island, north of the port town of Kissamos. White-to-pink sand rings warm, waist-deep water, and the rocky islet … Read more
Firopotamos is a tranquil fishing village on the north coast of Milos, with a sheltered golden beach, clear turquoise water, traditional boat houses and a whitewashed church on the rocks. Explore it with tours, boat trips and tickets from My Greece Tours. Firopotamos is a serene village-and-beach highlight of the Milos travel guide. The sections … Read more