Vathy Beach, Elounda

Vathy Bay is located about 2 km northeast of Elounda , on the northwestern side of the Spinalonga peninsula and is separated from the rocky bay of Megalos Krios to the east by a narrow strip of land of about 400 m. The area belongs to the municipality of Elounda and is an isolated place with ruined fields with dry stone walls and abandoned farmhouses.

In Vathy we find a sheltered bay with calm shallow waters and sand mixed with pebbles. The bay has a southeast orientation and beautiful views of the town of Elounda and the peaks of Oxa , Loutsi and Askokefala .

Next to the beach there is a dock for boats, where excursion boats carrying tourists from Elounda stop, while on land, tamarisks and carob trees offer their shade to visitors. Access can also be made via a marked path which starts from the bay of Melissos , at the point where the road from Elounda saltpans ends.

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