Town Matala is the most famous resort on the southern side of Heraklion Crete. The organized beach next to some strange rock formations offers a nice environment to relax. Type: Sandy, Family Friendly, Organised, Water sports
Hersonissos: 28 km east of Heraklion Town
The beaches around Hersonissos are among the most popular in Heraklion Crete. It is well organized and has many watersports centres. Type: Sandy, Family Friendly, Organised, Party, Diving Club, Water sports
Amoudara: 5 km west of Heraklion
You can ride bus #6 from the central bus station Ammoudara is a very long, sandy beach with clean water. The organized coast and the close distance from Heraklion Town make it very popular. Type: Sandy, Family Friendly, Organised, Diving Club, Windsurfing, Water sports
Amnissos: 9 km east of Heraklion Town Amnissos is a long, sandy beach in close distance to Heraklion. The coast is organized with sunbeds, umbrellas, watersport centres and beach bars. Type: Sandy, Family Friendly, Organised, Water sports
Tymbaki (Tympaki): 70 km southwest of Heraklion Town Tymbaki is a calm and relaxing beach on the south-western side of Heraklion Crete, close to the famous resort of Matala. Type: Pebbled, Family Friendly, Partly Organized
Stalida: 33 km east of Heraklion Town
Stalida is a popular beach with many hotels around it. It is located between Hersonissos and Malia, east of Heraklion Town.
Type: Sandy, Organised, Party, Water sports
Agia Pelagia: 24 km north west of Heraklion Town
Agia Pelagia is a lovely fishing village that turns into a tourist resort in summer. Its calm ambiance and the beautiful beaches make it a nice family place.
Type: Sandy, Family Friendly, Organised, Diving Club