Does Crete have blue water?

The coastal village of Makrigialos lies 24 km east of Ierapetra and 60 km south-east of Agios Nikolaos town, in the center of Kala Nera Bay. Because of its long stretch of sand and its crystalline blue waters, Makrigialos has become one of the most popular tourist resorts in the area.



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Elafonissi beach Located on the southwestern side of Crete, Elafonissi is a fantastic beach with exotic crystal waters.

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Myrtos beach in Kefalonia island is definitely one the most impressive beaches in Greece. It's amazing, crystal clear blue waters are uniquely beautiful. Myrtos beach is situated in the region of Pylaros in Kefalonia island, which is part of the Ionian group of islands in the west side of the country.

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Lefkada island has the most impressive waters and shores in Greece and it is worth visiting the island anytime between early May to late September, or even early October. Travel tip: If you want to skip the steps down to the beach, you may as well hire a taxi boat from Nydri or Vassiliki villages.

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This glorious blue colour is due partly to the reflection of the blue skies and partly to the fact that the sea does not contain large quantities of solid matter such as plankton, mud and dust floating in the water. The way in which the Greek Sea sparkles is like no other the world over.

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Crete is considered to have some of the most beautiful beaches in the country and someone can swim almost everywhere. The part of Crete with the best beaches is definitely Chania.

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The Greek Isles are renowned for their breathtaking landscapes, ancient ruins, and vibrant culture. However, it is the pristine beaches that truly capture the essence of paradise. With their crystal-clear turquoise waters, golden sands, and stunning surroundings, the Greek Isles offer a beach lover's dream.

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The journey from the stunning Cycladic island of Santorini to the larger, southern-most Greek island of Crete is 88 miles (141 km) across the glittering Aegean Sea. The fastest and most practical way to hop between Santorini and Crete is by ferry.

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Chania Town is probably the most beautiful town in Crete. The Old Town of Chania, with the evident Medieval style, is a wonderful place to walk around, lined up with elegant Venetian mansions.

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Crete is Greece's largest island—just driving from one end to the other makes for a five-hour journey, and there's much to do and see in between. If you want to experience all Crete has to offer, plan to spend a full week exploring its monasteries, olive groves, towns, and coast.

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Crete is an ideal place to enjoy swimming at any time of the year. All needed, beyond a good mood and leisure time, is a relatively nice day without much wind and extreme cold. You don't need to go too far away, because the informal meeting points of winter swimmers are located very close to the towns of the island.

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In brief: The Greek islands with the best beaches are Crete, Mykonos, Naxos, Milos, Paros, Ios, Lefkada, Zakynthos, Rhodes, Karpathos and more. The best for families with kids are Agios Georgios in Naxos and Agios Nikitas in Lefkada. The best for partying are Paradise Beach in Mykonos and Pounda Beach in Paros.

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Sharks around Crete There are about thirty species of sharks in the Mediterranean Sea. Some of them are big and can be dangerous for human beings. Some of them live in the South Eastern Mediterranean (around Crete).

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The Weddell Sea has been claimed by scientists to have the clearest waters of any ocean in the world. Described by a historian as “the most wretched and dismal region on earth”, due to the flash freezes that caught Shackleton's ship, its clarity is only belied by the sheer depth of the ocean below.

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