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Red Sand beach

  • Hotel Knossos Kalamaki
  • Hotel Knossos Kalamaki
  • Hotel Knossos Kalamaki

Red Sand beach

This beach (Red Sand) aka Kokkini Ammos is a secluded beach which can be reached only by foot – with the reddish sand that bestows on it its name, and turquoise waters.

It is open to the strong south winds, and not very organized – just a few umbrellas and sunbeds, as well as a small café-canteen, built roughly out of stone. It is sensible, if you visit, to take all you need with you as the canteen is not always open, and there are no tavernas or shops nearby.

Kokkini Ammos and surrounding area has been included in the EC ecological network of Natura 2000: a protected refuge of the Mediterranean Monk seal, the loggerhead turtles (Kareta kareta) and other animals.

Our location

Kalamaki is located in the South of Crete and only a few kilometers away from the Archaeological sites of Festos and Gortina.

Adress

70200 Kalamaki, Heraklion, Crete/Greece

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