The town has a beautiful bay, with a small harbor and a promenade lined with tavernas in the western part. Further east, a flat sandy beach invites you to swim. Here, you can even walk on firm sand right next to the surf—a rarity in Crete.

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1. View of the Vigla Gorge – Pefki Gorge Metal Staircase loop from Koutsouras

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2. Makry Gialos Harbor – Makry Gialos Harbor loop from Makrigialos

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3. Dasaki Gorge Trail – Shaded Rest Area at the Chapel loop from Makrigialos

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Location: Lasithi, Greece

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Makry Gialos Harbor

1. View of the Vigla Gorge – Pefki Gorge Metal Staircase loop from Koutsouras

2. Makry Gialos Harbor – Makry Gialos Harbor loop from Makrigialos

3. Dasaki Gorge Trail – Shaded Rest Area at the Chapel loop from Makrigialos

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