Best Gay Beaches in Crete

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Hersonissos (about 25 km east of Heraklion)

Small rocky naturist beach near Hersonissos, long described by gay guides as Crete's best-known gay beach.

Mixed LGBTQ+ Nudist allowed Seasonal (summer only)

Verified by GayOut Nov 2026

South coast, near Matala (about 65 km southwest of Heraklion)

Long sandy south-coast beach north of Matala; its nudist stretch is popular with gay visitors.

Mixed LGBTQ+ Nudist allowed Seasonal (summer only)

Verified by GayOut Nov 2026

Georgioupolis, between Chania and Rethymno

Long sandy beach east of Georgioupolis; its quieter Peristeras end draws gay and nudist sunbathers.

Mixed LGBTQ+ Nudist allowed Seasonal (summer only)

Verified by GayOut Nov 2026

Akrotiri peninsula (about 9 km from Chania old town)

Small sandy cove on the Akrotiri peninsula near Chania, mostly nudist and increasingly popular with gay visitors.

Mixed LGBTQ+ Nudist allowed Secluded

Verified by GayOut Nov 2026

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