This guide is the result of numerous excursions by the authors in Crete in search of the island's hidden beaches.

It describes nearly unknown places that are often only accessible on foot, secluded spots at the mouths of gorges or in valleys without tourist infrastructure.

For the difficult-to-navigate paths and the described tours, you need a good map, a sense of adventure, curiosity, the necessary equipment, and supplies.

This guide is primarily aimed at true travelers who prefer to escape the crowds and create their own itinerary.

We have selected various locations for you and tried to describe as accurately as possible how to get there. At the same time, we aimed to convey to the reader our feelings when we first encountered these enchanting places.