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d_kakavouli

d_kakavouli

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Hey guys! I’m visiting Crete this year and I wanna go see some of the best beaches that Greece has to offer but there’s way too many to choose from. Do any of you have pictures from your trip? I would love to hear details from your experience.
 
Vai beach in Crete is truly amazing! There are too many to choose from LOL!

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Bali beach is one of the best!! I absolutely loved it and would totally go again. Here’s a pic that I took a few summers ago.

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Elafonissi and Balos are my top picks, with soft sand and clear turquoise water. Falasarna is great for sunsets too. Many of the best beaches are quite remote, so renting a car helps a lot. You can check car rental options with Cretarent before your trip.
 
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