Beaches & Boat Trips in Crete

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Discover 15 of the best beaches In Crete

Looking for inspiration on where to find the very best beaches in Crete? We’ve got all the highlights (and a few hidden gems) to get you planning your dream holiday in Crete

Amazing view of a beach on Koufonisi island with turquoise waters

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A boat trip to Crete’s desert island of Koufonisi

With 36 beaches and its very own desert to explore, Koufonisi island offers a magical sand-filled day-trip if you’re on holiday in eastern Crete

Preveli beach takes exotic to another level

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Experience the palm-fringed beauty of Crete’s Preveli Beach

With a palm grove, saltwater lagoon and dramatic Cretan gorge as scenery, Preveli Beach, in southern Crete, takes exotic to another level

Elafonissi is an island you can easily wade to through knee-deep water

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The dreamscape of Crete’s Elafonisi beach

Elafonisi beach, situated on an island-lagoon in southwestern Crete, wows its visitors with exotic blues, whites and pinks during an unforgettable day out at the beach

The magical blend of blues you’re presented with as you approach Balos from above

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Prepare to be mesmerised at Crete's Balos beach

Balos beach in Chania captures your heart twice over: Once with a heart-stopping view and then from up close as a dream swimming spot on the northwestern tip of Crete

Beaches & Boat Trips in Crete

Discover 15 of the best beaches In Crete

A boat trip to Crete’s desert island of Koufonisi

Experience the palm-fringed beauty of Crete’s Preveli Beach

The dreamscape of Crete’s Elafonisi beach

Prepare to be mesmerised at Crete's Balos beach

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Discover 15 of the best beaches In Crete

A boat trip to Crete’s desert island of Koufonisi

Experience the palm-fringed beauty of Crete’s Preveli Beach

The dreamscape of Crete’s Elafonisi beach

Prepare to be mesmerised at Crete's Balos beach