Lygaria Beach Crete Heraklion Area

Everything you should know about Lygaria Beach in Crete, Heraklion Area.

Beach Information:

Surface:

Sand

Setting:

Organized

Food & Drink:

Multiple options

Parking:

Yes

Accessibility:

Easy

Natural Shade:

Wave:

Calm

Water:

Normal

Public Bathroom:

Yes

Family Friendly:

Yes

About the Beach

Lygaria Beach is a stunning and exceptionally sheltered coastal cove located on the northern coast of Crete near Agia Pelagia featuring a landscape of coarse sand and turquoise waters that are naturally protected from the islands strong northern winds by high surrounding hills in a well-organized environment that is known for its intimate and sophisticated character with several high-quality tavernas and cafes that sit directly on the waters edge providing a sense of quiet luxury and natural beauty where the calm lagoon-like conditions and the rich underwater life make it an ideal destination for snorkeling and peaceful family swimming in a bay that remains one of the most sought-after coastal retreats in the central Heraklion region.

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