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Paximadia islands

Paximadia islands

Paximadia Islands are two small uninhabited islets off the Gulf of Messara, 12km (7.5 miles) west of Matala. By far they seem like a single island because they are very close, but they are two s...

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Matala beach

Matala beach

A safe natural harbour on the Bay of Messara, blessed with a gently sweeping sand and pebble beach, the place in legend where Zeus swam ashore in the guise of a bull with Europa on his back. Man...

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Red beach

Red beach

This is the picturesque secluded beach just 20 minutes walk from Matala. On the way, you pass more caves, some of which are inhabited through the summer, but the exact whereabouts of the better ...

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Komos beach

Komos beach

It is a lengthy stretch - over 2km long and up to 40m wide - of deep golden sand backed by natural dunes and cliffs topped with tamarisk trees, which is also a paradise for naturists and most li...

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Kalamaki beach

Kalamaki beach

A sandy beach in front of the little village of Kalamaki. Along the beach you will find restaurants and cafes.

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Kokkinos Pyrgos beach

Kokkinos Pyrgos beach

The small port of Kokkinos Pyrgos separates its two beaches. On the west side there is a rocky and pebble beach that stretches to Agia Galini and on the east side a beach that reaches Kommos.

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Saint Georges beach

Saint Georges beach

A beautiful beach, right next to Agia Galini can be reached by car or by boat from the port of Agia Galini or even on foot in about 1 hour.

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Agios Pavlos beach

Agios Pavlos beach

A visitor on arrival meets with a small picturesque beach with stone and rocks. On the West side of Agios Pavlos there is a popular beach with many sand dunes – the access to this beach is sligh...

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Triopetra beach

Triopetra beach

A beautiful beach with pebbles and a small natural bay on the eastern side. West of the beach are the rocks from which it got its name. The beach has sunbeds, umbrellas and a small tavern.

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Akoumia beach

Akoumia beach

A large pebble beach just next to Triopetra. The water here is quite deep and when it’s not windy the visitor can enjoy it.

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Plakias beach

Plakias beach

A seaside village with a long beach which provides umbrellas and sunbeds and also a small harbour with restaurants and cafes.

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Fragokastelo beach

Fragokastelo beach

A magnificent beach next to the homonym Venetian castle. A visitor can enjoy the beach when it’s not windy. Around the castle there are some restaurants. The route here is relatively difficult, ...

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Agiofarago

Agiofarago

Agiofarago is a picturesque canyon south of Matala. Its name is a testament to the traveller's goal centuries ago. Legend has it that, centuries ago, the caves were inhabited by hermits who live...

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Agia Galini beach

Agia Galini beach

In the picturesque village of Agia Galini with the beautiful alleys that lead to a port with fishing boats the visitor can taste the Cretan cuisine and enjoy the Cretan hospitality.

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Martsalo beach

Martsalo beach

Martsalo beach is a pebble beach of unique beauty! There you can reach through Martaliotikou gorge, hike about 30-40 minutes, or by boat from Matala Agia Galini and Kokkinos Pyrgos.

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