Karteros Beach Crete Heraklion Area

Karteros Beach is a vast and lively coastal area situated on the northern coast of Crete just east of the Heraklion airport featuring a landscape of fine golden sand that stretches for several kilometers along the wide Amnissos Bay in a highly developed environment that is famous for its proximity to the Minoan Villa of the Lilies and its numerous beach bars and equestrian centers catering to a social and active crowd while the surrounding geography is defined by its flat terrain and the refreshing northern winds that make it a premier destination for windsurfing and kiteboarding within a setting that blends ancient history with modern summer entertainment and provides the largest sandy expanse in the immediate vicinity of the capital city.