Beaches
With more than 80 kilometers of wild and remote coastlines, we select the most impressive and inaccessible beaches of Asterousia.
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Agiofaraggo - Martsalo
Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches of southern Crete is that of Agiofarangos.
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Agios Antonios
Between the Koudoumas monastery and the coastal village of Agios Ioannis, are the beautiful beaches of Agios Antonios, which consist of three bays.
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Agios Nikitas Μonastery Beach
The chapel of the Monastery of Agios Nikitas dates back to 1640 and is built on a rock, creating a sight of otherworldly beauty, as the lush vegetation that surrounds it is in complete contrast to the barren and rocky terrain of the place.
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Aspes Beach
The enchanting black beach of Aspa is one of the most beautiful but at the same time the most inaccessible beaches of Asterousia.
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Chrissi
The southernmost exotic "paradise" of Europe, the islet of Chrysis, it would not be an exaggeration to say that it is a destination that every person should visit at least once in his life.
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Kaminaki Beach
In close proximity to the Black Beach (Aspes), nature has created a beautiful contrast, as there is the White Beach, also known as Kaminaki, at the exit of the Pervolian Gorge.
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Katarti
The small beach of Katarti has deep crystal waters and is surrounded by the high and steep rocks of Asterousia, which masterfully form caves in and out of the sea.
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Maridaki Beach
Maridaki is a beautiful picturesque settlement, well hidden in the mountain ravines, near the area of Tsoutsouras.
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Moni Koudouma Beach
At the foot of Kofina, the highest peak of the Asterousia, in the middle of the wildly beautiful pine forest, is the Koudouma monastery, which is one of the oldest monasteries in southern Crete and its foundation is placed around 1280.
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Myrtos
Myrtos is a picturesque coastal village near the town of Ierapetra, unique for Crete as it is decorated with impressive colors reminiscent of a postcard of the Aegean landscape.
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Sfakia Sea Cave - Skiadaki
Besides the countless beaches, there are also numerous sea caves that one can visit in the Asterousia area.
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Treis Ekklisies
At the exit of the Abba gorge, where one can admire one of the highest waterfalls in Greece, 145m high, as well as the imposing vulture, we meet the three Churches.
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Tsoutsouras
The picturesque fishing village of Tsoutsouras is a fairly developed touristic place, which forms the basis of salty trips' sea excursions.
