Komos beach is located in southern Crete and is a good 2km long one. I admit it is one of my favorite one day excursions as it is only about an hour or so from where I live. The waters are crystal clear and the numerous salt cedar trees along its golden coastline make a welcoming hideout from the harsh summer sunrays. Like (literally) any place in Greece, the beach of Komos is considered a place with great archaeological interest, as there have been found remnants of the Minoan era, like large storage pots dating back to 1800 b.c.
Two more facts about this beach:
*Its sandy shore is sheltering the endangered species of Kareta-Kareta turtles, quite a thrilling and touching fact to know and pay extra attention while staying there.
*The beach is also famous to be one of the largest beaches for nudists on the island.
Read a few more facts about Komos beach here.
When we were in Greece several years ago, we spent a number of days on Crete. I enjoyed the island so much (much more than Santorini, which we went to so my son could see the caldera). What tickles me about the Greek islands is how each one seems to become a specific destination for a different nationality of visitors. Our hotel/resort was overrun by French. When my husband was on Kos in June, there were fur shops everywhere. Why? Lots of Russians!
ReplyDeleteLove how you put it Laura, concerning the nationality of tourism in Greece. It is as if travel agencies create little travel colonies each summer on various places! And, yes, we do have lots of Russian tourists the last couple of years.
DeleteGlad you enjoyed Crete, hope you visit us someday soon! xoxo
Olympia is our next stop, next summer, but my husband's science seems to bring him (and hopefully us!) every year, and I'm hoping Crete will be on the list again soon! I love it there.
DeleteAnother heavenly place in Crete....!
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