Feast of Virgin Mary at Mochos
Exploring Chersonisos Sailing Holidays area
Feast of Virgin Mary. The feast is in the village square, the wine is free.
- Visit Site
- Date: 15 of August
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Small, sandy beach, in front of the harbor of Sissi, located 26 kilometers northwest from Agios Nikolaos and 41 km east of Heraklion. The area affected by the winds.
The small sandy beach Boufos shortly after the harbor in Sissi is 26 kilometers from Agios Nikolaos. Affected by the winds, like all beaches in the area, creating giant waves characteristic of the beach - caution is recommended.
Very nice, sandy beach, near the hotel Kalimera Kriti, located 27 kilometers northwest from Agios Nikolaos. Although is very close to the same coastline with the beaches of Agia Varvara, Sissi and Mpoufos is not affected by the winds.
The beach groove (1 kilometer after the harbor in Sissi) is a beach with pebbles located 27 kilometers northwest from Agios Nikolaos. Not affected by the winds which is the main advantage because it is not particularly attractive.
The beach just west of the Milatos Beach is located 33 kilometers northwest from Agios Nikolaos, approximately 2 km from the village of Milatos. This sandy beach in front of the Hotel 'Minos Imperial' is the best in the region and this leads to a small dirt road from the beach of Milatos.
The small sandy beach of Milatos front of the small fishing village located 34 kilometers northwest from Saint Nicholas, 2 km north of the village of Milatos. The beach is well protected from the usual winds that blow in the region and has a small port that accommodates small fishing and tourist boats.
The second beach of Milatos, immediately after the fish restaurants, is located 35 kilometers northwest from Agios Nikolaos. The beach has pebbles and is quite exposed to winds of the region, especially in July and August.
Small, pebbled beach, with crystal clear waters. The beach is not organized and consists mainly of those seeking tranquility.
The pebble beach Vlichadia located 31 kilometers north of Agios Nikolaos, 20 km north of Elounda and 2-3 km north of the small village Skinias (dirt road). Is exposed to northerly winds.
Pebble beach located 16 kilometers north of Agios Nikolaos, 5 km north of the tourist resort of Elounda. The beach next to the village, which became known worldwide from Victoria Hislop's book of The Island.
The quiet pebbly beach Karavostasi lies 12 km South from Agios Nikolaos, west of the resort village Istron and on the main road leading from Agios Nikolaos to Sitia and Ierapetra. Beach is sheltered from the wind.
The quietpebble beach of Agios Panteleimon is located 12 km South from Agios Nikolaos (next to the beach Karavostasi) ahead of the holiday village and Istro on the main road leading from Agios Nikolaos to Sitia and Ierapetra. Beach is sheltered from the wind.
TheChryssi Akti (i.e Golden Coast) is located 13 km south of the town of Agios Nikolaos in the tourist village Istro.
Located 13 km south of the city of Saint Nicholas in the tourist village Istro next to the Chryssi Akti beach in front of the hotel Istro Bay Hotel. Great sandy beach in a cove with turquoise waters and very well organized (sunbeds, umbrellas, sea sports etc).
Beautiful sandy beach north of the port, located 11 km north of Agios Nikolaos. Not affected by the wind because they are protected from the peninsula.
This is a beach in the city center of Agios Nikolaos with sunbeds and snack-bars. There are pebbles, grass and has many trees around where the shade they provide offer visitors a comfortable spot.
The sandy beach Ammos is located near the city center and is sheltered from the winds. Visitors to the beach have at their disposal all the tourist infrastructure of the city for accommodation, food, fun and entertainment, shops,many services and the opportunity before or after their swim to see all the beauties of the city and the region.
The Kitroplateia is a beach in the city center of Agios Nikolaos with deck chairs and umbrellas and is sheltered from the winds. Visitors can enjoy all the comforts of the beach because it is in the heart of the city.
The sandy beach of Ammoudi is located in downtown Agios Nicholaos is one of the most popular. It is a beach that offers all the amenities for swimmers.
It is a sandy beach in the city center of Agios Nikolaos well organized with plenty of sun loungers and parasols. To stay near the beach are all hotels and eating all the restaurants nearby.
Sandy beach located in downtown Agios Nicholaos beside the diving center. It is a beach that offers all the amenities for swimmers.
The long sandy beach Almyros is the best beach in town, located about 1 kilometer south of the center of Agios Nicholaos in a well protected from the wind inlet. It is very well organized beach providing swimmers all the comforts with deck chairs and umbrellas, almost in the city and ideal for families with young children because it has shallow waters.
Small pebbled beach in front of the camping 'Gournia' is located 19 km southeast from Agios Nikolaos on the main road leading from Agios Nikolaos to Sitia and Ierapetra, after Istro before the Pachia Ammos. Beach is well protected from the winds in a small cove.
It is a sandy beach located 20 kilometers southeast of the Saint Nicholas in front of the homonymous village. Beach is well protected from the wind because of the small pier harbor which offers a safe and relaxing swimming.
Pachia Ammou pebbled beach is located 20 km southeast from Agios Nikolaos, on the main road leading from Agios Nikolaos to Sitia and Ierapetra, right next to the homonymous beautiful coastal village. Beach is not protected from the winds and is for the lovers of big waves.
The pebbled beach Tholos (or Kavoussi) is located 26 km east of Agios Nikolaos, 3.5 km north of the main road leading from Agios Nikolaos to Sitia (village Kavoussi) after Thick Ammos.
Mochlos is a small pebbled beach west of the picturesque little fishing village of the same name and is located 48 km east of Agios Nikolaos and 34 west of Sitia. Influenced by the winds that blow in the region.
Front and beside the hotel Mochlos. In front of the hotel you will find an organized beach with all amenities provided by the hotel.
The beach Mavros Kolympos with black pebbles and gravels is located 16 kilometers east of Ierapetra. It is a beach well protected from winds.
Ahlia sandy beach located 15 kilometers east of Ierapetra, in front of the homonymous small settlement, well protected from the winds that blow in the region. The visitor can enjoy the sea and the sun, enjoying all the amenities of the relatively well-organized beach (sunbeds, umbrellas, sea sports etc) without the crowds.
Beautiful bay with fine sand and crystal waters 10 kilometers east of Ierapetra. The tiny sandy bay of Agia Fotia (Holy Fire) holds perhaps the most beautiful beach bar of the county with latin, cuban, and acid jazz sounds, which makes it very popular among young people.
Sandy beach 9 kilometers east of Ierapetra. The beach is sheltered from the wind though it is not organized.
Large sandy beach, 7 kilometers east of Ierapetra. It starts from the camping Koutsounari east of the homonymous tourist resort and extends several kilometers to the east almost to the Holy Fire.
Once the outskirts of Ierapetra, about 4-5 km along the road to Koutsounari will see a sign that says NISSAN right side of the road. Take the dirt road and soon you will find yourself in a stunning secluded sandy beach.
The islet of Chryssi (official name) or Gaidouronisi is located 8 miles south of Ierapetra on the Libyan Sea and is uninhabited, but has very nice beaches and great history. One of the best beaches in Greece, with beautiful golden sand, full of small shells and gorgeous turquoise waters.
Sandy beach in front of the town center and is well protected from winds. The position of the beach in the city ensures guests several amenities.
East of Ierapetra, about the sixth kilometer of road to Koutsounari, there is a forgotten and isolated fantastic beach. The beach is affected by the winds of the region.
Deserted, secluded sandy beach just before the settlement Amoudara as you go from Ierapetra to Myrtos. You must leave the car on the road and follow the trail for about 200 meters.
Disorganized pebbled beach with crystal clear, near the road leading to Ierapetra to Myrtos. Most likely you are completely alone on the beach.
Located 15 km west of Ierapetra the village of Myrtos has a pebbled beach, Myrtos beach, which is one of the best beaches of Ierapetra with grey sand and crystal clear waters. An important advantage is that the area is not affected by the winds.
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.
A very special beach with sand and pebbles in the south of Heraklion. An ancient Minoan city has been there.
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.
Small pebbled beach with crystal clear waters. It is located 85 kilometers south-southeast of Heraklion and 3-4 kilometers from the village and the beach Tsoutsouros (dirt road).
The beach of Agios Nikitas is located 4-5 kilometers from the village and the beach Tsoutsouros (dirt road). The pebbled beach is not organized.
The beach Tsoutsouros is about 60 km from Heraklion, located south of the county overlooking the Libyan Sea. Large in size the beach is sandy and clean.
Beautiful beach with armirikia trees offering shade in the summer months. In the Anapodaris flows, the longest river in the prefecture of Heraklion.
Extension of the beach is the beach Dermatas Robber. A wonderful place where a natural bay of huge volumes of rock forms a beautiful pebbled beach shelter.
The Keratokambos is a large beach with pebbles in some places the change in sand. In the eastern part of the beach dunes are isolated, allowing an undisturbed bath.
Located on the southeast coast of the prefecture of Heraklion is 80 km from Heraklion. The beach is sandy and not very organized.
Psari Forada Sidon, is a dark beach with thick sand and several tamarisk trees within 88 kilometers far from Heraklion. The beach is sheltered from the winds of the region.
The beach is located 3 km north of the picturesque village Fodele and just 23 km from Heraklion, about 1 km from National. The beach sand is organized and influenced by the northerly winds in the area.
Clean pebbled beach about 1 km away from the area of Agia Pelagia. On the beach you can find sun beds and umbrellas.
The beach is located 1 kilometer north of the tourist resort of Agia Pelagia and just 17 kilometers far from Heraklion. The beach is sandy and is influenced by the northerly winds in the area.
The beach in front of the busy tourist resort of Agia Pelagia is located 16 kilometers northwest from Iraklion, 1 kilometer from the National Road Heraklion Rethymno. The beach is a narrow strip of sand.
The beach is located just before Wicker Agia Pelagia and is about 15 km from Heraklion. It is organized, sandy beach and is usually less crowded, offers protection from strong winds and has some wonderful restaurants.
Small pebbled beach located 10 km west from Heraklion. Relatively well organized beach with water sports because of the relative protection from the wind.
Ammoudara is large, organized, sandy beach, stretching in front of the homonymous village-important tourist resort in the open bay of Heraklion. Located 5 km west of Heraklion.
A number of beaches located adjacent to each other about 5 km from Heraklion. They are well organized beaches with many facilities for swimming and water sports (sunbeds, umbrellas, lifeguards, showers etc).
Hani tou Kokkini is located 14km east of Heraklion. East of the airport, the old highway goes along the coast.
Gournes beach is a sandy beach near the village and tourist resort of Kokkini Hani on the high seas of the Cretan Sea. Located 17 km east of Heraklion.
Gouves beach is a sandy beach in front of the tourist resort of Kato Gouves on the high seas of the Cretan Sea. Located 18 km east of Heraklion.
Kato Gouves beach is a sandy beach in front of the tourist resort of Kato Gouves. Well organized area, close to Heraklion, offering taverns and restaurants, which can meet the needs of visitors.
Analipsis beach is a sandy beach near the tourist resort of Kato Gouves, on the high seas of the Cretan Sea. Located 20 km east of Heraklion.
Starting from the east is the beach front hotel Drepanos NANA. It is sandy and sheltered from north winds beach.
Stalis beach is a shallow sandy beach front resort of Stalis, on the high seas of the Cretan Sea. Located 33 km east of Heraklion.
The beach of Malia is the long sandy beach stretching over 6 kilometers in front of the tourist resort of Malia, on the high seas of the Cretan Sea. Located 37 km east of Heraklion.
The Marina of Agios Nikolaos, well protected in all weather conditions, is built to European standards and is capable of accommodating up to 255 boats all year round. The Marina provides all the necessary facilities for a pleasant short or long stay for yacht passengers and a safe environment for the boats.
Discover hidden and undiscovered beauty of Crete. The very interesting seafloor provides divers with an ideal environment for scuba diving in the Heraklion, Lygaria beach.
Heraklion Marina is small marina for leisure boats & small yachts situated in the old Venetian harbour and operated by the Ηeraklion Port Authority. It is located at the west end of the commercial harbor and offers good shelter.
Tholos beach is 26 km from Agios Nikolaos. It is a beautiful sandy beach with trees around, where bathers can lay down their shade.
In Malia there are 3 sectors. During the summer It isit is possible to climb even during the hot days due to the shadow that the mountain provides.
Thalori Kapetania is a complex of fifteen traditional restored houses. Kapetanania is a small village with amazing view of the Lybian sea.
Kato Gouves (lower Gouves), which is built into the side of small Mt. Ederi, is in 300 meters height, with spectacular view.
Cave of Milatos is well known for the tragedy that took place in 1823. In winter of 1822-23, Hassan Pasha devastated the Lassithi Plateau.
Kazantzakis Theater is a garden theatre, located at the Cyprus park. The first time Kazantzakis Theater functioned as a theater was at World War II.
Cretaquarium or Thalassocosmos (sea world) is a public aquarium situated near the town of Gournes 15 km east of Heraklion. In the aquarium, there are more than 2,500 Mediterranean and tropic sea creatures and species from 100 different areas.
Sarantauga, which means 40 eggs in Greek, is located in the central market of Heraklion and is an old traditional cafe dated back to 1924. A story says that the grandfather of the current owner, who was the founder, used to like many eggs, so he gave that name to his cafe.
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The center of Minoan civilization and capital of Minoan Crete lay 5km south of Heraklion. Knossos flourished for approximately two thousand years.
