Sailing Holidays in
Gortyna
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Gortyna is a municipality and an archaeological site in Crete, 45 km away from the modern capital Heraklion. It is located in the valley of Messara in the south of the Psiloritis mountain. The northern part is mostly flat, while in the south the mountain range of Asterousia dominates leading to beautiful beaches on the Libyan Sea.
Among these beaches are the fine settlements Lentas, Geros Kampos and Dytikos, while an area of outstanding natural beauty is the gorge of Tripiti which leads to the homonymous beach. On the southern shores of the municipality, in the settlement Lentas, lie the ruins of the ancient city Levin.
Navigational Aids
Kapetanania Rock Climbing Field
Thalori Kapetania is a complex of fifteen traditional restored houses. Kapetanania is a small village with amazing view of the Lybian sea.
Lentas Anchorage
Dyskos - Dytiko Beach at DuskosSmall beach near the beach Lentas. On the beach there are several armirikia trees offering shade almost all day.
The beach is about Koudouma 80 km from Heraklion. It took its name from the monastery Koudouma is there, part of which is built inside a cave.
Pebbled beach, located 78 kilometers south of Heraklion and 3 km away from Lentas - you can go by car. On the west side of the beach you can do nudity.