Best beaches in Crete

The best beaches in Crete, on the coast of Greece — 10 shores from Balos Lagoon to Kedrodasos, each with its water temperature, sand, best season and swimming. Ranked by fame and mapped on the interactive globe.

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  Balos Lagoon

  Crete, Greece
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  Elafonissi Beach

  Crete, Greece
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  Vai Beach

  Palekastro, East Crete, Greece
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  Falassarna Beach

  Kissamos, West Crete, Greece
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  Matala Beach

  Matala, Crete, Greece
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  Preveli Beach

  Plakias, South Crete, Greece
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  Seitan Limania

  Akrotiri, Chania, Greece
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  Damnoni Beach

  Plakias, Crete, Greece
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  Glyka Nera (Sweetwater)

  Sfakia, Crete, Greece
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  Kedrodasos

  near Elafonissi, Crete, Greece

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