All spectacular in their own way...here is a glimpse of the 10 Best Beaches of Crete.
1. Balos Beach and Lagoon:
https://youtu.be/uJNbr12EfwA
This beach and lagoon located near Kissamos. Soft white sand. A nearby island with the ruins of a Venetian Castle to explore at its top.
https://youtu.be/yQYhMSOWcDY
2. Elefonissi in Chania:
https://youtu.be/3lKxinaK4GA
White and..yes...pink sand!
The pink is caused by the colour of the crushed shells that make up the sand. The effect with the turquoise blue water defies description.
3. Vai Beach and Palm Forest in Latsithi:
https://youtu.be/gcS7MWF8acY
Vail begin with a trek through the lovely Palm Forest of Vai...and ends with Vai Beach. The Palm Forest is one of the largest natural palm forests in Europe.
https://youtu.be/GYnYV0Xd0Q4
4. Falassarna Beach
https://youtu.be/_1AftKUbb-M
A family friendly beach with soft sand. Best known for the wind-sailing offered here when the waters are rough.
https://youtu.be/JumWONyHWHA
5. Preveli Beach:
A Palm lined lagoon that empties into the sea! Exploring the lagoon is even better than the beach.
Check it out!
https://youtu.be/rO7Y0Jcm6zw
6. Matala Beach in Herakion:
https://youtu.be/Xj3foex5cgE
Matala in the 1960's and 1970's was known as the Hippie's Beach. Need we know any more? Sell the stuff, kids...I'm HOME!
7. Rodakino Beach:
https://youtu.be/xWwatqa-jXo
8. Plakias Beach:
Another touristy beach with many good Fish Taverns and Entertainment available.
9. Timbaki Beach:
A shot from the Red Castle Fish Tavern.
https://youtu.be/ESEZ1_Y0Gfs
Quaint Greek fishing type town catering to tourists.
10. Istro Beach:
https://youtu.be/AdCqogHEy9k
A family friendly rocky beach with some soft sand. Many wild areas to explore as well as a long stretch of touristy beach-front(not pictured here).
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As if by fate, a knock on the door in the midst of this beach-hopping and voila...my coveted bit of silver and lapis lazuli has arrived!
A tiny bit of Mediterranean Crete Blue
for "always"...
Next: We will explore the Venetian Castles of Crete!