Chrysi, Protected island in Ierapetra Municipality, Greece
This small island rises 31 meters above the Libyan Sea and extends over 14 square kilometers with golden beaches and clear waters.
Archaeological excavations between 2018 and 2019 uncovered Minoan structures from 1800-1500 BC, including rooms containing gold jewelry and Egyptian glass beads.
The 13th-century Church of Saint Nicholas stands on the northwestern coast, marking centuries of religious presence on this Mediterranean island.
Boats depart daily from Ierapetra between May and October, offering visitors transportation to the island for swimming and exploration activities.
The island contains Europe's largest natural Lebanon cedar forest, with trees reaching 10 meters in height and ages spanning up to 300 years.
Location: Ierapetra Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 31 m
GPS coordinates: 34.87221,25.70822
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:21
Crete features pink sand beaches, ancient palaces, blue lagoons, mountain gorges, Venetian harbors, monasteries and remote villages. The island presents natural and historical photo subjects with Mediterranean character.
This selection presents notable sites across Crete, from the Venetian fortress of Spinalonga to the archaeological remains of Ancient Eleutherna. The locations include coastal areas like Seitan Limania Beach, natural formations such as the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, and religious monuments including the Preveli Monastery. Multiple hiking opportunities exist at Theriso Gorge, Rouvas Forest, and Katharo Plateau.
Gournia
27.5 km
Ha Gorge
26.4 km
Sarakina Gorge
23.6 km
Myrtos Pyrgos
18.4 km
Milona Gorge
22.3 km
Kavousi Vronda
29.8 km
Ierapetra mosque
15.1 km
Fournou Korifi
17.5 km
Priniatikos Pyrgos
28.5 km
Katalymata
26.4 km
Orino Gorge
28.2 km
Vrokastro
27.8 km
Vasiliki Minoan site
25.2 km
Sanctuary of Kato Symi
27.9 km
Chalasmenos
26.1 km
Minoan villa of Makrygialos
30 km
Long Beach
18.1 km
Kastro Kales
14.9 km
Achlia Schinokapsalon
24 km
Archaeological museum of Ierapetra
15.4 km
Saint George church, Ierapetra
15.3 km
Bust of Nikos Stratakis, Ierapetra
15.4 km
Milona waterfall
22.1 km
Old Ottoman school of Ierapetra
15.4 km
Bridge of Kryopotamou, Myrto
20.6 km
Nisos Chrysi
109 m
Koules of Vasiliki
24.8 km
Kato Vrysi, Anatoli
20.1 kmReviews
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