Quick answer: Keratokampos is a quiet seaside village on the Viannos coast, about 72 km south-east of Heraklion. Together with Kastri it fronts a beach of sand and pebbles several kilometres long, with shallow, usually calm water.
- Region
- Viannos, south-east Heraklion
- Distance
- About 72 km from Heraklion
- Beach
- Sand and pebbles, shallow
- Facilities
- Tavernas, rooms
The beach
The beach runs for several kilometres, mostly sand and fine pebbles, with calm, shallow water that suits children. At its western end, near Kapsali, Monobouka is a sandier, very shallow section.
The village
Keratokampos was once the port of Ano Viannos. Today it is a small resort with tavernas and rooms, popular with Greek families.
Nearby
A spring-fed waterfall at Richtra is about 1 km away. Arvi, with its bananas and gorge, is 4.2 km along the coast.
Questions before you go
Is Keratokampos beach good for children?
Yes, the water is shallow and usually calm.
How far is Keratokampos from Arvi?
About 4 km.
Is Keratokampos busy?
It is quiet except in August.
