Kolokytha Beach
Παραλία Κολοκύθα
A secluded bay on the east side of the Spinalonga peninsula, with emerald shallow water, reachable only by boat or on foot.
Kolokytha Beach lies hidden on the east side of the Spinalonga peninsula (Kalolimnionas), with clear, emerald-green water that makes it a great spot for snorkeling. Round-the-island boat trips to Spinalonga departing from Elounda usually stop here for an hour so passengers can swim. You can also drive to the isthmus at the southern end of Elounda and walk for about 30–40 minutes past the Olous ancient site. The beach has no facilities, so bring your own drinking water and shade.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Olous
- Elounda
- Spinalonga
- Plaka
- Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos
- Agios Nikolaos
- Almyros Beach
- Ancient Lato