Location: Crete < Greece
Nearest Airport:
Heraklion at 120
Kilometres
Nearest Ferry:
Heraklion at 120
Kilometres
Nearest Beach:
beach at 250.0
Metres
Car: recommended
Makrigialos occupies its own bay in South East Crete, along a coastline of secluded coves and quiet easy-to-get-to fine beaches. With its picturesque harbour and promenade, waterside tavernas, restaurants and cafes, the village is lively but still unspoiled. Its beautiful bay, long sandy beach and crystal clear water are matched by the friendly local hospitality. Makrigialos was once a tiny fishing village but is now an established popular resort due to the friendly local hospitality, with visitors returning year after year. 'Makrigialos' means 'long beach', and here you will find a long sandy beach with crystal clear, shallow waters, which is perfect for children. The beach is lined with a good variety of tavernas to suit all tastes. Nearby attractions include the gorges of Pefki, Dasaki and Pevrolakia, water-park at Ierapetra, day boat trip to nearby Lefki island, wine-tasting at the Kaspa monastery and traditional Cretan evenings in Pefki.