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Kolokytha Beach, Lasithi

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

The cove with the basilica on the Spinalonga peninsula

Kolokytha lies on the eastern side of the Spinalonga peninsula, opposite the islet of the same name, near Elounda in Lasithi. The cove, also known as Agios Loukas after the nearby chapel, hides among old olive groves, with fine white sand and tamarisks giving natural shade.

Beside the beach survive the ruins of an early Christian basilica of the 5th to 6th century, uncovered in 1971, with scattered marble capitals and traces of mosaic floors: tradition holds it was dedicated to Saint Catherine or Saint Helen and was violently destroyed, perhaps by pirates. The peninsula also has the chapel of Agios Fokas, said to commemorate the liberation of Crete from the Arabs in 961 AD under Nikephoros Phokas, while the submerged ruins of ancient Olous lie by the isthmus of Elounda.

The beach is completely unorganized, with no facilities and shallow water. It is reached from Elounda along a passable dirt track across the peninsula, with a short walk at the end.

Region
Lasithi, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Passable dirt road
Coordinates
35.25988, 25.75177

About this beach

The shoreline at Kolokytha faces 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.

Kolokytha has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.

For amenities, Kolokytha has natural shade.

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