A safe natural harbour on the Bay of Messara, blessed with a gently sweeping sand and pebble beach, the place in legend where Zeus swam ashore …
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May 24, 2024
I do not really know why this beach is so often high on the list of beaches in Crete. As keen walkers we really were looking forward to the 20 min hike over there . However, we got there and really … Full review by One Tribe T
Oct 3, 2023
Start the route where there is an arrow sign saying Red Beach. It’s near Church Matala, at Matala Beach opposite end to caves. We made the mistake of trying to start at the far end where the car park… Full review by Kevin S
Jul 9, 2023
The pittoresque beach with red sand and a small bar. When we were on the beach there was not sunbeds. Sometimes local goats visit rocks around the beach and watch visitors. A path to the beach leads … Full review by mafalloutm
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