- Region
- Viannos, south-east Heraklion
- Distance
- About 89 km from Heraklion
- Beach
- Dark coarse sand, fine pebbles
- Facilities
- Tavernas, mini market, umbrellas, showers
The beach
The main beach runs west from Cape Theofilos to Sendona hill, in a ravine formed by a small stream. Tamarisks give shade. The water is clear and usually calm; the western part is quieter.
Umbrellas, showers, water sports and beach volleyball are available in summer, and the village has tavernas, a mini market and a pharmacy.
Thiofilo cove
Behind Cape Theofilos, with its small lighthouse, lies Thiofilo: a secluded cove with a little natural harbour and very deep water, opposite the big rock called Psaroharako. It is good for snorkelling.
Getting there and nearby
Paved roads lead down from the Viannos area. Tertsa beach is 3 km west and Arvi, with its banana plantations, about 6 km. In August the Kalami village association holds summer beach events.
Questions before you go
Where is Psari Forada?
On the south coast about 9 km east of Ano Viannos and 89 km from Heraklion.
Is Psari Forada beach sandy?
Dark grey coarse sand mixed with fine pebbles.
What is Thiofilo?
A secluded cove behind Cape Theofilos, next to the main beach.
