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Beaches in Heraklion usually better when the meltemi blows
When the meltemi blows, more comfortable beaches in Heraklion are often bays oriented away from it. These 27 beaches sit away from it based on the geospatial exposure model — still check live conditions before you go.
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Listis
Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
The bandit's rock on the Libyan Sea — Listis lies on the south coast of the Heraklion prefecture, in the Viannos area near Keratokambos, facing the Libyan Sea. It takes its name from the…
- Paralia Krasa Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Koudoumas Pebbles - Passable dirt road
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Agiofarango
Pebbles - Easy path
The "Holy Gorge" of the hermits — A gorge ~1.5 km long with vertical walls full of caves ends at a remote pebble beach with crystal-clear water. The name ("Holy Gorge") comes from the…
- Karavovrysi Pebbles - Moderate access
- Kokkines Plakes Pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Elygia Pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Leprias Pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Martsalo Pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Stena Pebbles - Easy path
- Trypiti Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Psili Ammos Sandy - Moderate access
- Glykos Kolympos Pebbles - Easy path
- Chrysostomos Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Keratokambos Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Afrathia Sandy - Moderate access
- Katalyki Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Aliori Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
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Kokkini Ammos
Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
The red sands behind Matala — Kokkini Ammos, the Red Beach, lies on Crete's south coast about 800 metres south of Matala, hidden behind the hill of Kastri. It owes its name to its…
- Macha Pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Skouros Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Katarti Pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Trafoulas Pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Poros Pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Vathy Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Salamias Pebbles - Easy path
- Makria Ammos Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
Which beaches in Heraklion may be better when the meltemi blows?
The bays listed here are shielded from the meltemi in the exposure model, so they may be more comfortable when it blows. Local conditions still vary, so confirm wind and waves before you go.
Does this guarantee low waves?
No. Shelter shows which coasts are shielded from a wind direction, not guaranteed calm or low waves. On strong-wind days follow local flags and check live wind and waves in the app.