greek hotels - The Southern Coast In The West Of The County - Introduction Heraklion County's southern coast is generally precipitous, and access is difficult, as the Asteroussia Mountains descend to the sea, leaving no room for valleys or bays. Access is made even more difficult by the fact that there is no southern coastal road, as this would require tremendous technical works. Thus, the beaches of Tsoutsouros, Lentas and Kali Limenes are less crowded than the northern ones, However, whatever we say here about those beaches is too little; they have a unique magic atmosphere that will make you want to come back repeatedly. It is no coincidence that many holidaymakers head directly for this area after arriving in Heraklion, and spend their entire vacation here. The southern coast is waiting for you to explore it. A little care is needed because of the sudden wind, which is sometimes so strong that it will literally lift stones! If you happen to be on the beach, you will have the unique experience of being... sandblasted, while umbrellas, toys and hats are blown out to sea. The wind actually gets stronger the deeper you go, and quite often boats and inflatable rafts have been mobilised to save mischievous children in life-belts that have drifted out to sea. Parents should remain alert when the north wind is blowing on the southern coast.

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The Southern Coast In The West Of The County - Introduction

Heraklion County's southern coast is generally precipitous, and access is difficult, as the Asteroussia Mountains descend to the sea, leaving no room for valleys or bays. Access is made even more difficult by the fact that there is no southern coastal road, as this would require tremendous technical works.
Thus, the beaches of Tsoutsouros, Lentas and Kali Limenes are less crowded than the northern ones, However, whatever we say here about those beaches is too little; they have a unique magic atmosphere that will make you want to come back repeatedly. It is no coincidence that many holidaymakers head directly for this area after arriving in Heraklion, and spend their entire vacation here.
The southern coast is waiting for you to explore it. A little care is needed because of the sudden wind, which is sometimes so strong that it will literally lift stones! If you happen to be on the beach, you will have the unique experience of being... sandblasted, while umbrellas, toys and hats are blown out to sea. The wind actually gets stronger the deeper you go, and quite often boats and inflatable rafts have been mobilised to save mischievous children in life-belts that have drifted out to sea. Parents should remain alert when the north wind is blowing on the southern coast.