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Beaches in Heraklion
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Real beaches in Heraklion
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Matala Beach + Caves, Phaistos Palace & Southern Charm | Private
★ 5.0(20 reviews)· 8 hrs
From €82
Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls & Preveli/Kalypso Beach | Private
★ 5.0(56 reviews)· 9 hrs
From €93
Spinalonga, Plaka, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos & Olive Mill | Private
★ 5.0(26 reviews)· 8 hrs
From €82
Crete Shore Trip & Knossos Palace from Heraklion (Iraklion) Port
★ 4.9(35 reviews)· 4 hrs
From €49
Day Tour to Elafonisi Beach from Heraklion with Pickup Included
★ 4.6(66 reviews)· 13 hrs
From €55
Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion
★ 4.3(89 reviews)· 8 hrs
From €33
Heraklion: Preveli By Boat, Rethymno & Damnoni Secret Beaches
★ 4.0(21 reviews)· 14 hrs
From €50
Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour in Heraklion
★ 3.9(165 reviews)· 1 hr
From €25
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What to check before you book
- Check whether lifeguards are present and what the current water conditions are before swimming.
- Public beaches are usually free; beach clubs charge for loungers, shade, and food/drink service.
- Facilities (showers, changing rooms, parking) vary a lot — don't assume every beach has them.
Best time for beaches in Heraklion
Real weather data, based on the last 3 years — useful for outdoor plans, less relevant for indoor experiences.
January
17° / 10°C
~47mm rain
April
21° / 12°C
~37mm rain
July
33° / 24°C
~1mm rain
October
25° / 17°C
~8mm rain
Good to know
Heraklion is in Greece. The local currency is the Euro (€).
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Based on real current ratings, "Matala Beach + Caves, Phaistos Palace & Southern Charm | Private" is the highest-rated option we found (5.0 stars) — see the listings above.