The shoreline of Crete has 155 kilometres of beautiful sandy beaches. Chania prefecture has 2 remarkable beaches, Falasarna and Elafonissi, not forgetting Almyrida with its safe blue flag beaches.

There is a sensational long stretch of beach on the north coast of the island at Georgioupolis, and Europe's only natural palm grove at Vai beach on the north east point of the island.

South of Heraklion is Matala beach; the caves at the side have been populated since prehistoric times, most just recently in the 1970's by hippies.

Suggested beaches to visit in Crete are Kato Zakros, Malia, Paleochora, Prevelli, Frangokastello, Istro, Agia Pelagia, Menies, Xerokampos and Makrigalos.

Crete is the largest Greek island at 3,220 square miles. It is a preferred location for holidaymakers and tourists.

Visitors to the island of Crete are astonished by stunning coastline and the enforcing mountain chain that runs the length of Crete, the Island is house to an abundance of plants and fauna various endemic to Crete which just adds to the charm of Crete.

A lot of tourist areas are positioned on the north coast of Crete; here you will find beaches that offer beach entertainment, hire a pedalo, ride a banana boat, try water snowboarding or windsurfing. The south coast with its fascinating ruggedness has isolated coves and beaches worth checking out. Get a map, hire a cars and truck then check out a few of Crete's more separated however astounding beaches.

Crete is unique when it comes to choice of beaches compared to the remainder of the Greek islands. There are many beaches ideal for sunbathing on Crete's coastline, whether you can lounge around, read a book, or play and swim in the water.

Like me, any visitor to the island tastes the food and falls in love with the Cretan food as much as they succumb to the glorious beaches and the wonderful occupants. After all eating out is part of your vacation, trying the different takes on the Greek meals at a plethora of cafes, dining establishments and tavernas.

The delightful beaches and great weather, remarkable surroundings and excellent food are the main factors that so various travelers remain here in the summer. It's simple to see the appeal of this spectacular island.

The accommodation on Crete caters for all budgets, getting to Crete is easy; There are 2 great worldwide airports at Heraklion and Chania. Ferries likewise run from Piraeus, Athens to Heraklion, Souda and Rethymno on Crete.

Crete is the biggest of the Greek islands; 257 km long, 65 km broad at its broadest, just 12 km at its narrowest nearby Irepetra. Crete has a wonderful history and features in the accounts of the Minoans, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, Ottomans, Saracens, and latterly in the stories/reports of WW2. Crete was finally accompanied Greece in December 1913.

Crete has been blessed with mountains and canyons, plateaux and coastlines which offer the intrepid visitor the comprehensive variety of activities for which Crete is well known. The south coast enjoys significantly more sunlight and greater temperatures than the north since it falls within the North African climatic zone. In southern Crete, look out for the swallows, which stay all year- round, and fruits typically connected with Africa such as the date palm.

The South East of the island boasts the very best beaches in all of Crete. The village resort of Makrigialos is preferably place to enable visitors to check out the historical, cultural and natural appeals and treasures of the area.

Makrigialos, as it is most commonly written, (other spellings are - Makriyialos, Makry-Gialos, Makrygialos) is a common tranquil Cretan village on the south coast of Crete, 70km from the dynamic tourist areas of Aghios Nikolaos and Elounda and far eliminated from the hectic pace of Malia. Makrigialos is ideal for those who wish to slow the pace and begin to delight in life once again, ideal for couples and households. It possesses one of the very best beaches in Eastern Crete and chania crete is among the quieter, less industrialized destinations on the island.

Makrigialos nestles in its own bay, thirty minutes drive from Ierapetra. The drive along the coastline is dotted with unspoilt villages and remote bays. Makrigialso itself is a lively yet unspoilt common Greek village boasting some fine stores and tavernas. best beaches in crete The walk along the beach and promenade, from one end of the village to the small stunning fishing harbour at the other, passes a number of waterside tavernas and restaurants which front the long beach. The long sandy beach (blue flag) uses safe shallow bathing versus a backdrop of olive groves, rolling hills and granite mountains.