Itanos beach — Attraction in Municipality of Sitia

After from Vai Beach. We find this hidden gem. No one is there but just the two of us swimming. No tourist there. But a little later some tourist come for hiking not for swimming and to my surprise a food truck also came …. It’s funny but real. Water incredibly clear crystal. No water for shower no umbrella or beach chair. So pure like no one knows that beach. Easy access and parking. Walking to the beach on the dirt path but easy walk. Totally makes our day swimming there!!! Will come again...

A nice clean secluded beach (free parking and a short walk around the base of the Minoan Ruins). The beach is a nice mix of sand and fine gravel, perfect for laying down a blanket of towel. It is best to wear water shoes here for access to the water - there are slippery stones in the near shore area. It is a nice place to snorkel and see a variety of small fish around the larger rooks and crevices. There are some natural palms trees...

Quite a drive from Sitia but well worth it. Whereas Sitia was overcast and windy this beach was sheltered and sunny. Gently shelving, yellow sand with hardly a ripple. Amazing clear water, golden sandy beach, right next to an archaeological site. Almost deserted beach but then we did visit at the end of May. Parking easy but no facilities so take a picnic and...