Location

Eastern Crete, Lasithi, about 25 minute drive from Sitia

Beach Name

Kouremenos

My Rating Overall

4 = very good beach, would go out our way to swim there again

Beach

Sand and parts with Small pebbles

Sea Floor

Sand

Water

4 = sea water was excellent and inviting for swimming. We would go out of our way to swim there again

(These are just my own unscientific observation of the water feel and appearance)
My family and I enjoy the water when it is crystal clear, and cool instead of warm. We don' like visible floating particles of any kind or algae settled on the beach.

Clothing

Topless sunbathing is common

Some beach areas might be suitable for nude swimming (many campers at the south end of the beach choose a textile free existence)

Access

Fair = accessible by car, poor road condition

The road to the beach is good. The part that travels the length of the beach is not paved, althought easily nagotiated by any car. Low trees can provide shade for parked cars near the beach

Amenities

Restaurant (on the beach)

There are several restaurants on the beach. Our personal favorite was restaurant Grantes.

RV / Camper Accessibility

Site suitable for free camping. Ample space for parking on the beach vicinity.

In August 2003 this beach looked like free camper's heaven! Although there are severeal signs prohibiting free camping, the entire south end of the beach was sprinkled with a plethora of parked RVs, small and large tents, make-shift shelters, and campers of all kinds. The trees in the area provide some shade, and the vastness of the beach never lets anyone feel crowded. As an added bonus there are fresh water showers every 100 meters or so! If you pick one spot in Greece to camp for free, Kouremenos beach must be it.

Snorkeling

The rocks at the south end looked promising but I did not dive

Notes

One of the best beaches in Eastern Crete. It does get very windy though, and as such it is also a favorite spot for windsurfing.