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Lygaria Beach, Heraklion

Lygaria beach, Heraklion, Greece
Lygaria — Dkoukoul, CC BY-SA 4.0

See practical info for Lygaria in Heraklion, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

The enclosed cove named after a plant

Lygaria is a small enclosed cove about 21 kilometres northwest of Heraklion, one kilometre east of Agia Pelagia. Its name is linked to the monastery of Panagia Ligariani, also known as Deligara, that once stood here. Popular tradition holds that it was named after the lygaria, the pliant shrub that once grew abundantly in the area, though it is said in fact to derive from a landholder named Ligaras in the Venetian period.

The church of Panagia, a remnant of the old monastery, survives near the cove to this day. The small boats and fishing caiques moored in its waters give the scene the feel of a fishing hamlet, while smooth slabs of rock surface in places along the shoreline. Beyond the western headland hides the little beach of Parasfougaro.

The beach is organized, with sunbeds, umbrellas, tavernas and parking. Its ground combines fine sand with fine pebbles, and access is by a paved road that comes close to the shore.

Region
Heraklion, Greece
Beach type
Sand & pebbles
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
35.3993205, 25.0272401

About this beach

The shoreline at Lygaria faces north-east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.

Lygaria has sand and pebbles underfoot.

For amenities, Lygaria has an organised beach, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.

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