Aghia Fotia Beach, Beach in Agios Ioannis, Ierapetra, Greece

Aghia Fotia Beach is a seaside recreation area east of Ierapetra featuring coarse grey sand and deep blue waters, bordered by conglomerate cliffs at a mountain stream outlet. Rows of tamarisk trees line the shoreline, providing natural shade for visitors throughout the day.

The settlement was officially recognised in 1961 and attached to the community of Agios Ioannis; in 1997 it was transferred to the municipality of Ierapetra. The church of Agia Fotia, which gives the place its name, stands by the small river about 200 m from the beach. The sources record no Minoan palace or Bronze Age cemetery here.

The settlement and beach are named after the small chapel of Agia Fotia, which stands beside the river about 200 m from the shore. The chapel is the hamlet's landmark; the beach itself lies at the mouth of a small stream, west of the Kalá Nerá bay.

The beach provides sun loungers, umbrellas, showers, and taverns right along the waterfront for daily comfort. Buses connect regularly to nearby towns, making access simple from other coastal communities.

At the eastern end of the beach, a spring flows out of the rock with fresh, clear water, a detail many bathers walk past without noticing. The settlement itself was only officially recognised in 1961, when it was attached to the community of Agios Ioannis.