Analipsi is a small village, approx 20 mins from Heraklion airport. There is some tourism but not to the extent of the neighbouring villages such as Malia and Cheronissos. The beach ranges from the hotel guests only places to places charging a whopping €12 for 2 sunloungers and an umbrella, with the average being €6 for 2 sunloungers and an umbrella. It is all about what you are looking for: right by all the shops and restaurant you will find more action such as the watersports center or, if you head towards the left, to the very (dead) end of the road, a lovely quiet part of the beach. Water is clean, getting into the sea can be...
Read moreQuiet Beach, it will Cost 10€ for 2 sunbeds with an parasoll( you will get 1 big Cold blottle of water) make sure you go into the water infront of the sunbeds to avoid rocks. The menu is a bit pricy. So go to the Supermarked across the road before you lay down and you will have a super time.
You can bring a blanket and spend the day on the sand for free, but there will be rocks in the water right infront of you so be careful, they are sharp.
There is jetski, parasailing and other watergames that u can pay for but be aware that its pricy for the...
Read moreMost people claim the sunset of Ia in Santorini is the best Greek sunset. Although I admit Ia's sunset is indeed beautiful, I have to say that the sunset in the beach of Analipsi in Chersonissos in Crete is far superior! The colors of the sun as it fades into the sea are mesmerizing, to say the least. The beach is nice, mostly for a walk or sunbathing, as the waters are not bad, but by no means crystal. It's sunset is perfect though and the cafes and restaurants enhance the...
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