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Come explore Chrissi Island on this boat tour departing from Ierapetra, an island surrounded by shallow bays and sandy beaches covered with shells.
The boats depart from Ierapetra for the island of Chrissi. Chrissi Island is a Wildlife Refuge located approximately 9 nautical miles south of Ierapetra. Chrissi island is a stunning natural beauty that is part of the European initiative NATURA 2000.
Chrissi is a natural wonder in the vastness of the Libyan Sea. It was formed 350,000 years ago by the eruption of a submarine volcano.
It has a total land area of 4,743 square kilometers and a maximum elevation of 27 meters. It's an islet known for its exotic waters in all shades of blue and green, the golden beaches that gave it its name, and the protected forest with over 200-year-old cedar trees. Chrissi is a piece of paradise on Earth, Europe's southernmost natural park, and a Mediterranean treasure.
We journey all the way to the south, on the borders of Europe and Africa, in the embrace of the Libyan Sea, with our flying companions the herring gulls, who are vigilant "guardians" of the inaccessible island borders. The journey from Ierapetra to the exotic Chrissi takes about an hour.
The dream trip, beautiful nature images, and swimming in the crystal clear sea round out an unforgettable experience.
Relaxation, serenity, and a tropical sense of adventure!
As we get closer, the dark blue of the sea gives way to lighter shades. Landing on the island by boat is not permitted for the time being, but the cruise allows participants to learn about the island's beautiful beaches as the ship approaches them and passengers exit the ship swimming. Access to the mainland is not permitted.
One of the island's distinguishing features is its surrounding shallow bays and sandy beaches covered in shells. There are numerous opportunities for swimming and diving in calm, turquoise waters. The beach Chrissi Ammos or Belegrina, located in the north of the island, is the main attraction. Hatzivolakas to the northwest, Fokiospilo to the northeast, the Treis Vagies to the southeast, Kataprosopo to the east, and the southern beach at "Vougiou Mati" are all beautiful bays.
Depending on the weather, the ship will anchor near a beach to swim and enjoy the crystal clear waters.
Our journey will continue by sailing around the island, allowing you to admire the beautiful coastline and view of the island from the sea while enjoying a sea cruise in the exotic waters of the Libyan Sea.
The colors of the rocks, which are mostly grey-green, reddish-brown, black, and so on, are spectacular, and the island is almost entirely covered in golden sand. Chrissi's base rocks were formed by the solidification of lava that poured out of an undersea volcano millions of years ago. The island's 49 fossil species (corals, shells, barnacles, and urchins) come from the sea. They were imprinted on the volcanic rocks when Chrissi was still underwater 350,000-70,000 years ago. Shells abound on the northern shores (Belegrina, Hatzivolakas, and Kataprosopo). The amount of shells is so abundant, especially on the east side of the northern beach, that the view is overwhelming.
The ship will anchor again near a selected
The ship will anchor again near a selected beach, depending on the weather, to give you the opportunity to enjoy the exotic waters and if you want to reach the beach by swimming.
Course of events
Departures from 11.30 a.m and return in the afternoon.
Activity requirements
Passengers must be present at the boarding area at Ierapetra port 40 minutes before departure.
Special terms
Throughout the cruise, the ship's self-service restaurant-bar is open, so you can enjoy a delicious meal, salad, wine, snacks, coffee, soft drinks, ice creams, ice creams, and so on.
- You can use your credit card for purchases onboard the ship.
- There is a free parking area at the port
- There is a free parking area at the port of Ierapetra.
- Transportation to Island
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes
- Swimsuit
- Towel ×
