CHRISSI ISLAND

Are you in the search of "Lost Paradise"? Chrissi Island or Gaidouronissi is the answer. A short drive to the east of Crete, which is the narrowest part of the island, takes us to the south coast with the picturesque town of Ierapetra, which is also the warmest and most southern part of Europe.

Here we will catch the boat that will carry us over the ever-changing colors of the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Seas direction the little island of Chrissi. If we are lucky during the 8 km trip we will be accomponied by dolphins who swim and leap in to the air just a few meters away from the boat. Suddenly there it is the last land before the African coast, the Golden Isle (Chrissi).

The semi-tropical paradise has fantastic beaches, consisting of millions of multicolored crushed seashells, sparkling under the sun. Because the nature of Chrissi is protected, it's not allowed to board but you can dive from the boat and swim to the island.

Walking through a beautiful cedar tree forest, probably the last existing in Europe, is a real pleasure. The island is now protected as an "area of Intense Natural Beauty" as it looks like the last paradise on Earth!

A perfect day for swimming , snorkeling, sunbathing and relaxation away from the busy modern resorts.......... Whatever you do on Chrissi island, one thing is for sure: you'll live a Robinson Crusoe's life for a day !