Agia Anna Beach
Αγία Άννα
A small rocky bay beneath the monastery cliffs, filming location of The Big Blue, with clear water good for diving and snorkelling.
Agia Anna lies directly below the Hozoviotissa Monastery and is made up of several small rocky coves with pebble beaches and deep, clear blue water. Luc Besson's 1988 film The Big Blue was shot here, and its diving scenes made the spot famous. The best activities are jumping off the rocks by the small chapel and snorkelling, with the monastery visible on the cliff above. The beach has no shade or shops, so bring your own water, food and parasol. It is about 10 minutes by car from Chora. There is a bus in summer, but parking is limited, so it is best to go in the morning.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa
- Chora
- Old Strata Trail (Chora–Aegiali)
- Monastery of Agios Georgios Valsamitis
- Katapola
- Ancient Minoa
- Agios Pavlos Beach
- Nikouria Island