Location: 7 km west of Heraklion Town
Description: This is a long, sandy beach in close distance to Heraklion Town and next to the popular resort of Ammoudara.
Location: 7 km south west of Heraklion Town
Description: The Gulf of Messara is located on the south western side of Heraklion Crete and includes nice beaches, such as Matala, Kalamaki and Komos.