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Agiofarango Beach, Heraklion
See practical info for Agiofarango in Heraklion, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The "Holy Gorge" of the hermits
A gorge ~1.5 km long with vertical walls full of caves ends at a remote pebble beach with crystal-clear water. The name ("Holy Gorge") comes from the hermit monks who lived in the caves of the Asterousia mountains.
Near the sea stands the 13th-century chapel of Agios Antonios. Reach it on a ~30-minute walk through the gorge; there are no facilities and the cliffs are popular for rock climbing.
- Region
- Heraklion, Greece
- Beach type
- Pebbles
- Access
- Easy path
- Coordinates
- 34.92551, 24.77828
- Parking
- Snorkeling
About this beach
The shoreline at Agiofarango faces south, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.
Agiofarango has pebbles underfoot with water that deepens close to shore.
For amenities, Agiofarango has natural shade and parking nearby.
Open the app for live recommendation score, wind exposure, waves, best time of day and nearby alternatives.
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