Makrigialos stretches along the south-east coast of Crete in the Lasithi region, east of Ierapetra, where one of the longest shallow sandy beaches in the area meets warm, gentle water. This low-key resort keeps a relaxed pace through the season, well off the mass-tourism track. Families with young children appreciate the safe swimming, while the … Read more
Ierapetra holds the distinction of being the southernmost city in Europe, sprawling across the narrow waist of Crete in the Lasithi region. This working town on the island’s sun-drenched south coast offers an authentic Cretan experience far removed from the polished resort atmosphere found elsewhere. The Venetian fortress Kales stands guard over the old harbour, … Read more
Sitia is a relaxed port town at the far eastern end of Crete, in the Lasithi region. The town rises in tiers above a wide bay, and a palm-lined waterfront runs along a long town beach. The restored Venetian Kazarma fortress crowns the hill and looks down over the harbour and the sea. An archaeological … Read more
Vai Beach sits on the far north-eastern tip of Crete, in the Lasithi region, and it looks like nowhere else on the island. A dense wall of native date palms rises directly behind the golden sand, forming the largest natural palm grove in Europe. The water is clear and turquoise, sun-loungers line the shore, and … Read more