Kalypso Fjord

The Pirates took refuge inside this sheltered bay which is a very narrow cove, formed between enormous vertical cliffs. The tiny beach shaped here has sand at its starting point and doesn’t exceed 2m in width! It deepens abruptly and changes to a deep rocky harbor. Today you will not find any pirates, but a swimming spot is formed. You can find sunbeds and umbrellas on the smooth rocks surrounding the fjord. You can also take some scuba diving lessons. That is one of the best places for snorkeling in Crete!

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Klisidi Beach

Klisidi is a small beach between Damnoni and Ammoudi, one of the four southern beaches next to Plakias. It is rather remote and often occupied by naturists. Discover the large rock in the middle of the waters. You might be perplexed how to access this beach as there is no easy way of doing it. You will need to clmb down so flip flops are not recommended.

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Schinaria Beach

Schinaria is a small beach with soft gray-beige sand and fine pebbles, with crystal blue deep water. The seabed is rocky, but on the north part of the beach, it is sandy. The seabed is most suited to diving: here a diving centre runs both day and night-time explorations. Organized as it is, you will find umbrellas, sunbeds and showers, whilst close by is a lovely taverna.

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Souda & Fotinari Beaches

In front of this magnificent scenery, a beautiful beach with sand is stretched, loved by all visitors. Souda is perfect place for families with less wind than other beaches around. There is a beach bar for coffee and drinks and a tavern for food with many good traditional plates.

TIP: Try to find Fotinari, a small & isolated beach, just before Souda.

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