Voulisma Beach


Wedged into a crescent bay about 12km east of Agios Nikolaos, this ribbon of fine golden sand is lapped by shallow and usually calm, Caribbean-clear water shimmering in myriad shades of blue. There's a small restaurant by the stairs leading down from the parking area and water sports in high season.


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2. Agia Triada Church

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3. Abduction of Europa Statue

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4. Folk Museum

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5. Minotaur Mural

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6. Church of Panagia Kera

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7. Ancient Lato

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8. Ierapetra Town Hall

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