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1. Balos Lagoon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Vai Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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What you are reading: Beaches on Crete, Greece This Weekend


3. Falassarna Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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4. Elafonissi Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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5. Kedrodasos Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • As one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Crete has a very long coastline with a lot of beautiful beaches to be enjoyed.
  • A big reason many people choose to visit Crete is to check out the island's beaches and spend some time on the sand, soaking up the sun and dipping their feet in the warm waters of the Mediterranean.

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