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Sarantari Beach, Heraklion

Sarantari beach, Heraklion, Greece
Sarantari — Stegop, CC BY-SA 4.0

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

The first of the Limanakia of Hersonissos

Sarantari lies at Cape Sarandaris, at the western end of the well-known Limanakia of Hersonissos, about 27 kilometres east of Heraklion. Its name is said to come from the chapel of Agios Georgios Sarantaris, built on the western side of the cape.

The cape, with its whitish limestone cliffs, marks the beginning of a string of small inlets, the Limanakia, which continue eastward to the harbour of Hersonissos, each with its own mix of sand and white stone. Sarantari is the westernmost and one of the most characteristic of them, a small bay carved between the rocks, a breath away from the busy tourist front of Hersonissos.

It is a small organized cove with sunbeds and umbrellas, a cafe and parking close by, ground of fine sand and rocks, and a Blue Flag award. Access is by a paved local road at the Limanakia of Hersonissos.

Region
Heraklion, Greece
Beach type
Sand & pebbles
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
35.331658, 25.385025

About this beach

Sarantari is oriented towards the 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.

Sarantari has sand and pebbles underfoot.

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

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