Beaches

Heraklion Beaches Ammoudara Beach just west of Heraklion town, a wide sandy beach of 7 km, with the convenience of the city close by. Kokkinos Pirgos Beach on the south coast of Heraklion, a big wide beach and fish taverna, eat with your toes in the sand. Matala on the south coast overlooking the Bay of Messara, is a very beautiful beach with unusual rock formations and plenty of history. Agiofarago Beach is remote, walk through the gorge to get here. Agia Pelagia on the north coast, 23 km west of Heraklion town, is a beach side village with a delightful cove of turquoise waters. Tris Ekklisies Beach relax on the south coast. Kato Gouves, on the north coast is east of Heraklion. Anissaras Beach just 25 km east of Heraklion town. Keratokambos Beach on the south coast, to the east of Pyrgos is a wild remote beach, where you can escape and find the wind in your hair.