Back to newsA Greek travel guide published by ProtoThema highlights 51 top swimming spots across Greece for summer 2026, with Crete featured prominently alongside Halkidiki and other destinations. The list covers a range of beach types, from organized sandy shores with amenities to secluded coves ideal for snorkeling. For visitors planning a beach-focused trip to Crete this summer, the guide serves as a useful reference for discovering both well-known and lesser-visited swimming locations across the island. Crete's coastline spans over 1,000 kilometers, offering options for all preferences, including calm family-friendly bays in Heraklion and Chania regions and dramatic sea caves along the south coast. The full list is available on the ProtoThema website for travelers looking to plan their itinerary around the island's best waters.
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- Bus Agia Galini till Heraklion
- Bus Agia Galini till Matala
- Bus Agia Galini till Rethymno
- Bus Agios Nikolaos till Heraklion
- Bus Agios Nikolaos till Hersonisos
- Bus Agios Nikolaos till Ierapetra
- Bus Agios Nikolaos till Siteia
- Bus Chania till Heraklion
- Bus Chania till Kissamos
- Bus Chania till Paleochora
- Bus Chania till Rethymno
- Bus Heraklion till Hersonisos
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