5 Instagram-Worthy Beaches in Crete
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It is difficult to pick the most beautiful beaches in Crete. The coastline is more than 1431 km long, and at every turn you want to stop the car and take another photo.
We will tell you about the beaches that thousands of tourists come to see and whose photos appear most often in adverts for Crete.
1️⃣ First place, of course, goes to Balos Beach and the meeting of three seas.
The island’s calling card.
Anyone can take photos like these. If you go on a group excursion or sail on a yacht, you will need to climb the steps up the mountain, and the view is worth it. If you dare to drive, the view is right in front of you, followed by the descent to the beach.
2️⃣ Elafonisi, or the pink sands
The second most popular beach that everyone wants to visit. For beautiful photos, arrive before all the buses or stay until closer to sunset.
3️⃣ Devil’s Bay (shaiten limani)
The beach is on the Akrotiri peninsula, near Chania. To reach the beach, you need to descend a mountain path. It is difficult, but the descent is still worthwhile.
4️⃣ Vai Palm Beach
Located in the east of the island. The largest palm forest in Europe. It remains a favourite for romantic holidays for couples.
5️⃣ Voulismou Beach
Famous for its turquoise water and white sand. The water’s colour makes this beach 100% Instagram-worthy. The beach is near the city of Saint Nicholas.
Price:
✈️ Flight packages from Bucharest, from 8620 UAH
from Warsaw, from 10265 UAH
from Chisinau, from 16295 UAH
from Berlin, from 19249 UAH
✔️ Price for one person staying in a double room for 7 nights