- Region
- Malevizi, Heraklion
- Distance
- About 22 km from Heraklion
- Beach
- Pebbles, deep water
- Facilities
- Umbrellas, sunbeds, showers, canteen
The cove
Psaromoura (fish plus cape) is popular with locals more than tourists. The water is blue-green and deep close to shore. Umbrellas, sunbeds, showers and a canteen serving drinks and cocktails were added in recent years; environmental groups have asked for the umbrellas to be removed.
There are no hotels or restaurants directly on the beach, but plenty within walking distance in Agia Pelagia.
Getting there
Drive into Agia Pelagia, pass the Capsis Out of the Blue hotel, continue west about 100 m and turn right onto a small road. A few steps along is a gate marked 'To the beach'; park nearby and walk west past it.
Nearby
Kladissos beach is 300 m away and Mononaftis 400 m, both good snorkelling spots. Lygaria bay is a short drive east.
Questions before you go
Is Psaromoura sheltered?
Yes, it faces east and a large rock at the north end blocks waves.
How do I find Psaromoura beach?
Past the Capsis Out of the Blue hotel in Agia Pelagia, turn right after about 100 m and walk past the gate marked 'To the beach'.
Is Psaromoura good for snorkelling?
Yes, the water is deep and clear close to shore.
