Ierapetra Trip Overview
This cruise offers relaxation, serenity, and a sense of tropical adventure in an incretable destination.
Chrissi is an islet known for its exotic waters in all the shades of blue and green, the golden beaches -where it got its name from-, and the protected forest with the cedar trees, which are over 200 years old.
The colors of the rocks, which are mainly grey-green, reddish-brown, black, etc., are spectacular, while almost the entire island is covered by golden sand. The base rocks of Chrissi were created through the solidification of lava that poured out of an undersea volcano millions of years ago. The 49 species of fossils (corals, shells, barnacles, urchins) found on the island come from the sea. They were imprinted on the volcanic rocks 350,000-70,000 years ago, when Chrissi was still underwater. The island is a piece of paradise on earth, the southernmost natural park of Europe, and a gem in the Mediterranean.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Ierapetra, Greece
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Ierapetra, Greece, Greece
This cruise offers relaxation, serenity, and a sense of tropical adventure in an incretable destination.
Chrissi is an islet known for its exotic waters in all the shades of blue and green, the golden beaches -where it got its name from-, and the protected forest with the cedar trees, which are over 200 years old.
The colors of the rocks, which are mainly grey-green, reddish-brown, black, etc., are spectacular, while almost the entire island is covered by golden sand. The base rocks of Chrissi were created through the solidification of lava that poured out of an undersea volcano millions of years ago. The 49 species of fossils (corals, shells, barnacles, urchins) found on the island come from the sea. They were imprinted on the volcanic rocks 350,000-70,000 years ago, when Chrissi was still underwater. The island is a piece of paradise on earth, the southernmost natural park of Europe, and a gem in the Mediterranean.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Chrissi Island, Ierapetra, Crete Greece
Our boats depart for the island of Chrissi from the port of Ierapetra. Due to its incredible natural beauty and important ecosystem, Chrissi has been included in the European initiative NATURA 2000. Also, it is a Wildlife Refuge.
With soft music playing in the background, we will be sailing in the emerald waters of the Libyan Sea, accompanied by seagulls and dolphins. The trip from the port of Ierapetra to the exotic Chrissi lasts about an hour. We will anchor in the south side of the island, and its only port. The nearby beach is ideal for swimming and relaxation under the umbrellas. At the point of disembarkation there is a path that goes through the more than 200 years old cedar forest and the dunes and ends up in an exotic beach with thousands of shells, name Belegrina or Chrissi Ammos.
The walk in the forest, the swim in the crystal clear waters, the fresh air, and the ethereal scent of cedars will make your visit to Chrissi an unforgettable experience.
Duration: 5 hours
