Atherina Beach — Attraction in Municipality of Sitia

BEWARE! Unfortunately a bit of a waste of time for us. There was no way to get down as there were 90° steep cliffs and thorn bushes surrounding the whole beach. There is only loose big gravel everywhere, trying to climb down would be a certain hospital trip, even for me, a 30 year old experienced climber. Even the path down from the parking spot was dangerous as the gravel/rocks are very loose and slippery. My 60 year old (but very sporty) mother fell here and got away with a few scrapes only. Once we reached the end of the path we looked down at the beach and didn't understand how people here got down there. We scouted the entire area around and saw no paths other than 90° loose gravel cliffs. You probably have to swim from Kalami beach. We had to give up, and headed back to our car, sweaty, warm and disappointed. Area was absolutely beautiful however, so not a complete waste of time...

Read other reviews about the place and how to get here. It's absolutely beautiful and worth it, though you'll have to be a bit creative on your path down. Recommend trecking shoes. You can find natural sun cover.

For freedivers:

-Probably the best freediving beach in SE Crete. -Easy to get around 20 m depth just some 200 meters off the coast. -Incredible rocky terrain underwater, cliffs and sea grasses. -Not much sea life but some fishes. -Currents were gentle, little swell, can get windy but wasn't a problem. -Never dive...

I confirm what others have written. Beach hidden from view from the street. In 5 minutes very steep descent from the road (recommended shoes), right in the center of the canyon is this tiny beach with spectacular sea. Diving, snorkeling and a cave to discover. Certainly not for everyone, and not to spend the whole day there, but an...