Kokkinos Pyrgos

Kokkinos Pyrgos: a small village by the sea with a small port and a long, wide sandy beach with shallow waters. There is a supermarket, mini market, several tavernas, restaurants, cafes and apartments for rental.

Places to eat: There are severas tavernas, restaurants and cafes.

Beach: The beach is very wide and long and visitors can use the sunbeds and umbrellas to enjoy their stay at the beach. There is place for parking.

Location: approx. 67km south west of Heraklion.
Location: Κόκκινος Πύργος 702 00, Ελλάδα

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