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TYPE: Organised beach
Location: Heraklion, Heraklion
 
 
TYPE: Family friendly
Location: Heraklion, Heraklion
 
 
TYPE: Pebble beach
Location: Heraklion, Heraklion
 
 
TYPE: Secluded & tranquil
Location: Heraklion, Heraklion
 
 
TYPE: Pebble beach
Location: Heraklion, Heraklion
 
 
TYPE: Secluded & tranquil
Location: Heraklion, Heraklion
 
 
TYPE: Secluded & tranquil
Location: Heraklion, Heraklion
 
 
TYPE: Organised beach
Location: Heraklion, Heraklion
 
 

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Swim in Heraklion

Heraklion Beach Guide

If you have decided that your next holidays will be in Crete and you are thinking to take your chances in Heraklion, make sure you visit Heraklion beach guide in Cycladia.

Boasting a detailed map of Heraklion beaches helping you locate and navigate through the best beaches in Heraklion, our beach guide includes some of the most famous coasts to have your daily excursion and swim either you are looking for family friendly, organized or secluded beaches. The hippie Matala beach, the beautiful Agia Pelagia beach or Koudouma beach are certainly among the ones you will find in Cycladia’s beach guide for Heraklion, Crete.

The best beaches in Heraklion, Crete

Heraklion is mostly famous for its busy city and its nightlife but it also boasts a great number of beaches, organized, family friendly or secluded, throughout its north and south coasts’ extend.

Matala beach is a geomorphology marvel with naturally carved caves dating back many centuries ago. It was also the legendary hotspot for hippies during the 70’s. Agia Pelagia Beach or Palaiokastro are among the best beaches in Heraklion too, offering family friendly, organized coasts for a comfortable day at the sea.

So have a look at our map of Heraklion beaches and start packing your swimming suits!