Lissos is an ancient town between Paleochora and Sougia. secluded, completely unorganized, with large pebbles and open to the south winds. Near the beach there are several trees that provide shade to campers and is also enjoyed mainly by its naturist visitors.
Lissos was a harbour of the Dorian city of Elyros. Both Elyros and its two harbours, Sougia and Lissos, flourished in the Hellenistic, Roman and First Byzantine periods, they were destroyed by the Arabs who arrived in large numbers from Spain.
At its peak, it is said that Elyros had 35,000 inhabitants. It also minted its own coinage. Lissos was known for its famous Temple of Asklepios, people came from all over crete to be cured by its waters. The temple was destroyed in an earthquake, but remaining is its mosaic floor depicting animals and geometrical patterns.
Good to Know
- Beach Type: Beaches and Coves
- Facilities: None.
- Nudist Status: Unofficial
- Ease of Access: There is a bit of a hike to reach the beach
Getting There
- Town / County / State: Lissos, Chania, Sougia, Kríti - Crete, Greece.
- Zip / Postal Code: 730 14
- Directions: It can be accessed either by boat or by hiking from Sougia. The path from Sougia passes through the dispersed ruins of ancient Lissos.
Coordinates
- Latitude 35.518932
- Longitude 23.905294
- Sea Level (In Meters) 5
