Quick answer: Makrigialos, together with neighbouring Analipsi, is a small resort 23 km east of Ierapetra. Its main beach is about 1 km of fine golden sand with very shallow, calm, warm water, which makes it one of the best family beaches in south-east Crete.
- Region
- South-east Lasithi
- Distance
- 23 km from Ierapetra, 58 km from Agios Nikolaos
- Beach
- Fine golden sand, very shallow
- Facilities
- Cafés, tamarisks, Blue Flag
The beaches
The main beach is lined with cafés and tamarisks. Other options are Kalamokanias, west behind the port, with coarser sand; small sandy Katovigli (Limanaki) north of the port; and the Lagoufa bays to the east.
History
At Katovigli you can see the remains of a Roman villa of the 2nd century AD with baths and mosaics. A Minoan villa at Plakakia dates from about 1500–1450 BC.
Nearby
The Pefki gorge is about 3.3 km inland. Buses run to Ierapetra and Sitia.
Questions before you go
Is Makrigialos good for small children?
Yes, the sand is fine and the water very shallow.
What is at Katovigli?
A small sandy beach and the remains of a Roman villa.
How far is Makrigialos from Ierapetra?
About 23 km.
