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Beaches in Lasithi usually better when the meltemi blows
When the meltemi blows, more comfortable beaches in Lasithi are often bays oriented away from it. These 17 beaches sit away from it based on the geospatial exposure model — still check live conditions before you go.
- Dianiskari Pebbles - Moderate access
- Palaria Pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Kakkos Sandy - Easy road access
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Agia Fotia
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
The cove at the mouth of the Thripti stream — Agia Fotia sits on the south coast of Lasithi, about twelve kilometres east of Ierapetra, near Ferma. The small settlement is said to take its name…
- Livari Pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Atherina Pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Anaskelou Pebbles - Easy road access
- Botzalaki Pebbles - Easy road access
- Paralia tis Grias to Pidima Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
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Diaskari
Sandy - Easy road access
The Dioscuri shore on the Libyan Sea — Diaskari lies on the south coast of Lasithi in Crete, about four kilometres east of Makrigialos, open to the Libyan Sea. It is said to take its name…
- Kalami Pebbles - Easy road access
- Lagkada Sandy - Easy road access
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Mazida Ammos
Sandy - Easy road access
Xerokampos's long sandy beach — Mazida Ammos is the longest beach of Xerokampos, at the southeastern tip of Crete, about five hundred metres from the small settlement in the…
- Moni Kapsa Pebbles - Easy road access
- Vlychada Xerokampou Sand & pebbles - Difficult dirt road
- Vagkes Sand & pebbles - Boat access only
- Skinias Sand & pebbles - Difficult dirt road
Which beaches in Lasithi 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.