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Family beaches in Heraklion
Travelling with young children in Heraklion? These 12 family-friendly beaches tend to have shallower water and easier access. Check wind and waves in CalmBeach before you go.
- Star Beach Sandy - Easy road access
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Kommos
Sandy - Easy road access
The Minoan harbour below Phaistos — A long (~2 km) golden beach with dunes, tamarisks and carob trees, on the south coast. At its edge lies a Minoan settlement that served as the…
- Ammoudara Sandy - Easy road access
- Agia Pelagia Sandy - Easy road access
- Kokkini Chani Sandy - Easy road access
- Analipsi Sandy - Easy road access
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Stalida
Pebbles - Easy road access
Where the flocks once paused to rest — Stalida spreads along Crete's north coast, about 30 kilometers east of Heraklion, between Hersonissos and Malia. Its name is said to come from the…
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Potamos Malias
Sandy - Easy road access
The wetland sands beside the Minoan palace — Potamos lies east of Malia town, on the north coast of Heraklion prefecture, a long stretch of fine sand beside the Malia wetland. Its name, meaning…
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Matala
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
The carved caves and the hippies — A sandy bay framed by sandstone walls pierced by dozens of caves. They were carved as tombs in Roman and early-Christian times, but many have rooms…
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Karteros
Sandy - Easy road access
The shore of the general and ancient Amnisos — Karteros stretches about 7 kilometres east of Heraklion, on the western part of a long front of fine sand, where the river of the same name meets the…
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Gouves
Pebbles - Easy road access
The farm plain that became a seaside resort — The beach at Gouves stretches along the north coast of Heraklion, about 18 kilometers east of the city, in front of the seaside settlement of Kato…
- Malia Sandy - Easy road access
Which beaches in Heraklion are family-friendly?
The beaches listed here are marked family-friendly, usually with shallower water and easier access. For small children, still check wind and waves before you go.
How do I compare sea conditions?
CalmBeach checks wind, waves and exposure, so you can compare less exposed beaches and more comfortable visiting times.