The Minoan city of Kommos is one of the most important archaeological sites in the prefecture of Heraklion. It used to be a busy port during the Bronze Age. It is especially popular for its vast, crystal clear, sandy and rocky beach which is one of the longest in Crete, spanning from Kalamaki up to Matala. The beach is not so well known for its role in antiquity, and there is little revealed about it through what visitors see today. What makes it a unique destination is the attractive scenery in which there are no hotels or cafeterias.
Despite the lack of conveniences, the beach will win you over by its crystal clear waters, which are sometimes calm and sometimes, surrendering to the strong winds that blows tirelessly with big waves.
The beach is also worth visiting for its amazing sunsets and beautiful views, but also to enjoy a swim in a truly unique location. Eighty meters from the beach you can see Volakas, the rock which, according to legend, Polyphemus hurled towards Ulysses, trying to block his escape.
Ecologically, Kommos is very important for sea turtle caretta–caretta, which lays its eggs on the beach every summer.
Finally, the northern part of the beach is exclusively used by nudists.
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