Merichas Beach at Irakleia
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The beach is located at the south part of Iraklia, in the homonymous cove of Merichas. It is a small steep pebbled beach surrounded by steep cliffs making the scenery stunningly imposing. Merichas cove is ideal for isolation and relaxation while its deep, clean waters will make you not want to leave.
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The cove of Alimia in the northeastern part of Iraklia hides an hydroplane of World War II, 9 meters underwater. The plane crashed after a battle with British aircrafts in September 1943.
Fountana beach is located to the east part of the island with easy access through a dirt road. It is a sandy beach approximately 40m.
Vorini Spilia is a sandy beach in the north of the island not far from Agios Gorgios. The beach is not always very clean because of the strong northern winds that usually blow over it.
Beautiful sandy beach with clear blue waters. The extensive sandy beach suitable for swimming and rest only.
Karvounolakos beach is set on the south part of the island between Alimia and Merichas. This sandy beach is small and not organized but has marvelous waters alluring you to stay for hours in them! Around the coast you will see the stunning black rocks while its coast is of pretty light hues creating a unique contrast.
Single beach and relatively easy access from a wonderful trip around the half hour from Madonna - Heraklion. There is no any kind of organization so you need to arrange for the necessary (water, sunscreen, umbrella, hat, medicine and food).
Large sandy beach with shallow crystal clear waters stretching in length and width. The islet Venetiko front and the opposite view Schinoussa complete the scene.
Agios Georgios beach is located right next to the port, on the north eastern part of the island. Its waters are blue and greenwhile the shore is covered by glittering golden sand.
Mersini beach is a small remote cove to the western side of the island. very close to Mersini village.
Located on the South coast. Sandy beach with natural shade from trees and shallow water (ideal for families and children), completely sheltered from the breeze.
Gerolimnionas is a beautiful untouched beach located 3km from Chora and can be reached after almost a 30 minutes' walk following the dirt road and then the narrow scenic path. It is sandy and its turquoise waters make it ideal for snorkeling and spear fishing.
Lying to the north of the small village of Messaria, Fikio beach is small, sandy and features wild rocks. It is ideal for some underwater fishing as there are reefs in the open that lend a sparkling green color to the waters.
Psili Ammos beach is the jewel of Schinousa Island. It is located in a small remoted bay to the north-east of Chora, about 30 minutes walk away.
Almyros consists of two small sandy beaches, separated by rocks in the middle. It has blue-green waters and some tamarisk trees for shade (most of them at its northern half).
This is the next beach after Lioliou, they are separated by a small rocky outcrop. The beach is a mixture of sand a pebbles, it is a little deep and the waters have a exciting colors.
On the east coast. Going down by Country, instead turn left, go right and you will get sandy, surrounded by rocks, beach Lioliou.
On the east coast. From the beach you will see Liolios narrow dirt road that goes west and takes you on three sandy beaches Aligarias, which separates cliffs.
On the east coast. Microscopic coast at the northernmost tip of Schinoussa, just opposite the island Fidousa.
"The beautiful Livadi beach does not disappoint those, who search of quiet and relaxing vacation. What makes it even more special are its tall, lush trees offering plentiful shade.