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Lykos Beach: A Rocky Seaside Retreat near Loutro

Lykos Beach, also written Likos, lies west of Loutro beside the small settlement of the same name. It is a quiet coastal retreat for visitors who prefer simple rooms, a taverna and a rugged waterfront.
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Kalyvaki Beach: The Small Bay West of Georgioupolis

Kalyvaki Beach, also written Kalivaki, lies west of Georgioupolis near the Almyros river outlet. It offers a more compact setting than the long open beach extending east from the village.
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Aptera Beach, Chania: A Quieter Bay beside Golden Beach

Aptera Beach is the sandy bay beside Golden Beach on the coast just west of Chania. It is a useful alternative for visitors who want a smaller-scale setting close to the city.
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Korfos Beach, Gavdos: A Small Seaside Base on Eastern Gavdos

Korfos Beach lies south of Karave on Gavdos's eastern side. A small settlement and a quieter bay make it a useful base for travellers who want simple island services and access to walking routes.
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Lakoudi Beach: A Quiet Pebble Cove South of Korfos

Lakoudi Beach lies south of Korfos on Gavdos, away from the island's better-known sandy bays. It appeals to visitors who like a small pebble shore and are comfortable reaching it on foot.
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Tripiti Beach, Gavdos: A Remote Walk to Gavdos’s Southern Coast

Tripiti Beach lies on the southern coast of Gavdos near the island's famous rock arches and giant chair viewpoint. It is a walking destination that needs time and preparation rather than a quick beach transfer.
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Potamos Beach, Gavdos: Reddish Sand and a Wild Northwestern Coast

Potamos Beach lies on the northwestern coast of Gavdos at the mouth of a rugged valley. Its reddish sand and eroded formations make it a destination for landscape-focused visitors as much as swimmers.
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Pyrgos Beach, Gavdos: An Isolated Bay below Steep Cliffs

Pyrgos Beach, also written Pirgos, lies on the northwestern side of Gavdos. The dramatic bay is suited to prepared visitors who value remoteness and accept a demanding approach.
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Lavrakas Beach: A Remote Sandy Shore beyond Agios Ioannis

Lavrakas Beach lies beyond Agios Ioannis on Gavdos's northern coast. It suits visitors who want to leave the busier beach areas behind and are prepared for a walking-based outing.
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Agios Ioannis Beach, Gavdos: Sand Dunes and Junipers on Gavdos

Agios Ioannis Beach, often called Agiannis, is one of Gavdos's defining landscapes. Sand, dunes and junipers create a natural setting for travellers who are comfortable with limited services and a slower island pace.
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Sarakiniko Beach, Gavdos: A Sandy Bay with an Island-Holiday Feel

Sarakiniko Beach is one of Gavdos's best-known sandy bays, north of Karave. It combines a natural island landscape with a modest selection of nearby services, making it a practical choice for a longer beach stay.
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Karave Beach, Gavdos: The Pebble Shore near the Island’s Port

Karave Beach lies beside the main arrival point on Gavdos. It is a convenient coastal stop if you are staying nearby, but port access and ferry movements shape the experience.
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Kavros Beach: A Broad Sandy Coast East of Georgioupolis

Kavros Beach continues the long sandy coast east of Georgioupolis. It suits visitors who prefer space and beachfront accommodation, with access to both the Chania and Rethymno sides of western Crete.
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Georgioupolis Beach: A Long Sandy Shore beside a Riverside Village

Georgioupolis Beach begins beside a seaside village on Chania's eastern side and continues towards Kavros. It combines a long sandy shoreline with village facilities and the distinctive riverside landscape behind it.
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Ombrosgialos Bay: Deep Blue Water below Apokoronas

Ombrosgialos Bay lies below the Paleloni and Kefalas area on the eastern side of the Apokoronas headland. It is best understood as a rocky coastal swimming spot rather than a sandy beach.