Feast of Saint John at Ziros
Exploring Sitia Sailing Holidays area
- Visit Site
- Date: 29 of August
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Very little secluded, deserted pebbled beach for the few. On the beach there are some trees for shade during the midday hours.
Totally secluded beach located northwest of Sitia. Visitors should come with their own supplies sure to enjoy the solitude and the unspoiled nature.
Totally secluded beach located northwest of the village close to Sitia Panagia Faneromeni. Visitors should come with their own supplies sure to enjoy the solitude and the unspoiled nature.
Deserted beach with pebbles and sand below the village of Agia Fotia. There is nothing special except that it offers the visitor the tranquility and seclusion.
Small absolutely deserted sandy beach. There is no organization so make sure you have supplies with you - an umbrella, hat, water, etc.
Just north of the beautiful palm grove and beach is the sandy beach of Syros .And here the visitor can combine the good swim with the visit of the ruins of ancient Itanos.
From the point of Syros you arrive by car you can take away - 5 minutes - the path (you'll find very easily) over the hill. At the end of the trail you will find an amazing beach with coarse sand.
From the point of Syros you arrive by car you can take away - 5 minutes - the footpath next to the old town of Itanos. Behind the hill you will find a very pretty little secluded beach with coarse sand.
This is an exotic beach with the only palm of Europe and is located 24 km east of Sitia. It is a beach with fine sand and pebbles from a real oasis for the desert landscape of eastern Crete.
This small beach is not organised but is the most beautiful in the region. The low surrounding hills isolate it and offer an almost silent, 'private', but also exceptionally beautiful beach.
Beautiful little secluded beach with a small colored pebbles 23 km from Sitia and just 4 from Palekastro. The clear blue waters of the Libyan Sea will fascinate you.
Very long sandy beach Kouremenos (1.5 km long) is located 21 km east of Sitia and 2 km east of the village in the bay Palekastro Grant.
Chiona is located 22 km away from Sitia and 2 km from Palekastro It is not only offers clear, cool waters but also the traditional soup of Crete, which anyone can enjoy in the picturesque taverns. Along the beach there are trees which generously offer their shade.
Skinias beach is actually a wide area, 4 km southeast of Palekastro and between Snow and Beach Karoumes. A series of small coves with sand and pebbles, crystal clear waters and wild natural beauty.
The European path E4 after passing Zakros with its beautiful springs and remarkable gorge of the dead ends in the valley of Kato Zakros Minos four thousand years ago built one of his palaces. The settlement of Kato Zakros, which is only 8 km from Pano Zakros and 25 km from Palekastro is the most impressive small fishing village, tucked away in the southeast corner of Crete, behind the beautiful beach with tamarisk trees.
Xerokambos is a pristine area, 48 km from Sitia, 28 km from Palekastro and 10 km from Zakros. The stunning scenery assemble mountains, gorges, olive groves and fantastic deserted beaches with sand.
The pebbled beach Goudouras located 73 km southeast from Agios Nikolaos and 37 kilometers east of Ierapetra, in front of the homonymous coastal settlement (approximately 300 residents). It is the last village in the eastern part of the south coast of Crete.
If a west wind blows then it is difficult to enjoy a swim at Goudouras.Then you can enjoy the crystal clear waters in Atherinolakos.
At a distance of 3.5 nautical miles south-southeast of Cape Goudouras and 10 nautical miles southeast of Makrigialos is a small and uninhabited island Koufonissi or Aspro.
The Krinaki beach got its name from the beautiful wild lilies that grow near the beach, located 3-4 km north of Xerokampos (dirt road) near the mouth of a river which is usually dry. The beach does not have any tourist facilities or other facilities for swimmers.
The secluded and very quiet beach Moni Kapsa is located 68 km southeast from Agios Nikolaos, 33 km east of Ierapetra and 10 km east from Makrigialos and are not sheltered from the wind. Actually it is a few consecutive coves with pebbles and some sand that will help you find your own to enjoy the crystal clear sea and peace.
About 38 km east of Ierapetra. An idyllic place, with crystal clear water and relatively isolated, Kalo Nero is the last beach east of Ierapetra, before Goudouras.
Lagada Beach, 6 km from Makrigialos is a great beach as Diaskari is not organized to those who do not want umbrellas, deckchairs and beach bar. It is sandy, sheltered from the wind and often you can see nudists.
Beach Diaskari is quite popular and attracts many young people who generally want to avoid the organized beaches. The beach is sandy and pebble in parts with large stone slippery slabs.
On the east, after the long beach there are two small beaches in front of the big hotels Sunwing and Small Town. These beaches are named Lagoufa.
The largest beach in Makrigialos is the beach, which was formerly known as Hani. Most simply say Makty Gialos (Long beach) because it has a length of almost a kilometer.
West of the harbor is the Kalamokania beach, where the water is slightly deeper. The beach is also sandy with small pebbles on the edge and served by the nearby cafes.
In front of the Roman villa is the beach Katovigli, pebbles and is affected by the winds. The beach has sunbeds and bars, although the harbor with its cafes are close by and can accommodate anyone .
The beach Koutsouras with dark gray pebbles lying stretched out on its back with crystal and blue-green waters. Located 55 km southeast from Agios Nikolaos and 20 kilometers east of Ierapetra, in front of the seaside village and is well protected from the winds.
