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Family beaches in Lasithi
Travelling with young children in Lasithi? These 10 family-friendly beaches tend to have shallower water and easier access. Check wind and waves in CalmBeach before you go.
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Chavania
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
The shore of the stone mortars — Chavania lies at the northern edge of Agios Nikolaos in Lasithi, Crete, on the road towards Elounda, facing east over the Mirabello gulf. The name is…
- Tholos Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Karavostasi Sandy - Easy road access
- Almyros Sandy - Easy road access
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Vai
Sandy - Easy road access
The largest palm forest in Europe — At the northeast tip of Crete, the beach is framed by Europe’s largest natural palm forest — about 5,000 Cretan date palms (Phoenix theophrasti)…
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Schisma
Sandy - Easy road access
The sandy beach by Elounda's harbour — Schisma is the main beach of Elounda, on Mirabello Bay in Lasithi, right beside the village harbour. It takes its name from the seaside settlement of…
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Kitroplatia
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
The town beach of Agios Nikolaos — The town’s central beach, next to Lake Voulismeni, with light golden sand and gentle water, ringed by tavernas and restaurants — convenient rather…
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Kouremenos
Sandy - Easy road access
The windsurf mecca of eastern Crete — The premier windsurf/kitesurf beach of eastern Crete (near Palekastro). The Meltemi, boosted by thermal effects, gives a steady side-shore wind…
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Ammos Agiou Nikolaou
Sandy - Easy road access
The town's sandy beach by the marina — Ammos is the central town beach of Agios Nikolaos in Lasithi, Crete, right beside the city's marina and about five hundred metres south of Lake…
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Voulisma
Sandy - Easy road access
The golden sand of Mirabello Bay — It holds a Blue Flag, with shallow water near the shore that makes it ideal for families; organised and busy in summer.
Which beaches in Lasithi 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.