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View of Vai Beach – View of Itanos Beach loop from Peristerovrachoi

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Lasithi

View of Vai Beach – View of Itanos Beach loop from Peristerovrachoi

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4.0

(40)

128

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View of Vai Beach – View of Itanos Beach loop from Peristerovrachoi

01:39

5.56km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Parking

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80 m

Vai Palm Beach

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Vai is probably one of the most famous beaches in Crete - mainly because of the palm trees. He is also beautiful, but also quite expensive (compared to other beaches) with parking and mooring fee

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390 m

View of Vai Beach

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If you follow the path, you will find a small sandy bay that is much less crowded than the main beach of Vaí.

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425 m

Vai Palm Beach

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Vai palm beach a wonderful beach. When we were there hardly any waves, perfect for snorkeling or swimming

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546 m

Psili Ammos Sand Dunes

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Absolutely quiet nudist beach, if you like. Hardly anything going on. Here you can almost find peace. Perfect for swimming or snorkeling.

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632 m

Psili Ammos Beach

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Only a few hundred meters away, in the Psili Ammos Bay, the crowds of the picture book beach Vái has already laid. Clear water and an almost as beautiful bay - only a little less well known.

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689 m

Itanos Beach is a peaceful, idyllic destination for beach lovers and culture enthusiasts. Three beautiful, secluded coves, crystal-clear water, a hidden history, and plenty of space to relax without the crowds. It's the perfect combination with a visit to nearby Vai Palm Beach or the archaeological site of Itanos.

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1.84 km

View of the rocky coastline

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5.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.68 km

2.33 km

441 m

113 m

Surfaces

4.78 km

461 m

194 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 25 August

29°C

27°C

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Comments

October 1, 2021,Palmenstrand von Vái – Psili Ammos Runde von Μονῆς Τοπλοῦ - Ἐρμουπόλεως

This tour was rated as "easy". This is incomprehensible due to the nature of the path, the required surefootedness, and the climbing sections that are sometimes required. In the second part of the tour there are almost no path markings, so you have to work your way through the terrain like a goat.
Conclusion: proper hiking boots / mountain boots …

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September 25, 2022,Wanderung bei Vai zu 2 einsamen Badebuchten

Hike starting at the back of the parking lot. The way there is not always clear. The way back, on the other hand, is marked and easier to find. I recommend good shoes (sneakers or trekking shoes). The 2 bays are fantastically beautiful and lonely, because you have to walk there for a good 1 hour. The effort is always …

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August 7, 2025,Hiking to Kedromouri beach

It is better to return along the same path along the sea. If you go back as I did, the path is not marked at all.

May 12, 2024,Blick vom Aussichtspunkt – Vai Palm Beach Runde von Palaekastron

The way there follows a beautiful hiking trail with great views. The way back is a disappointment and goes straight through thin maquis. It is better to hike back the same way. If you get lost, at least don't upload the tour.

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View of Vai Beach – View of Itanos Beach loop from Peristerovrachoi

Vai Palm Beach

View of Vai Beach

Vai Palm Beach

Psili Ammos Sand Dunes

Psili Ammos Beach

View of Itanos Beach

View of the rocky coastline

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