Xerokampos: Alatsolimni beach - Kavaloi
Among the coastal places of eastern Crete, Alatsolimni Beach at Xerokampos stands out for its open, low-lying setting on the Libyan Sea. It lies on Crete’s far southeast coast, in a thinly settled area where olive groves and cultivated plots meet a shore shaped by small coves and headlands. Kavaloi is part of the same coastal setting, with bare, rolling terrain rather than a dense resort frontage. Olive oil remains one of Crete’s defining traditional products, and the orderly groves around Xerokampos connect this secluded coast to a farming practice that has long underpinned island life. The area suits travellers seeking beaches and a quieter side of eastern Crete.
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The landscape around Xerokampos is dry and rocky, with low Mediterranean scrub meeting the Libyan Sea, which has shaped both its scattered settlement pattern and small-scale farming. This quiet corner of southeastern Crete occupies a broad coastal area of coves and sandy shores rather than a built-up resort strip. Xerokampos belongs to the wider Sitia region, celebrated for its olive oil, a protected product of eastern Crete’s longstanding agricultural tradition. The road inland climbs towards the plateau villages, underlining the contrast between Crete’s exposed southern coast and its rugged interior. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of eastern Crete.
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Within Greece's regions, the Region of Crete is distinguished by being the country's largest island and by its Minoan heritage. The Cretan Sea borders its northern shore, while the Libyan Sea meets a markedly drier southern coast; between them rise the White Mountains and Mount Ida, also known as Psiloritis. Samaria Gorge cuts through the White Mountains towards the Libyan Sea. Near Heraklion, Knossos preserves the remains of a major Minoan palace complex. Olive groves, vineyards and coastal towns shape an island whose cooking is rooted in olive oil, herbs and local cheeses. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Crete.
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Greece occupies a mountainous peninsula and island-dotted coastline in southeastern Europe. The Aegean Sea shapes its eastern shore, while the Ionian Sea lies to the west; Crete is the country’s largest island. Athens is anchored by the Acropolis, where the Parthenon has stood since the fifth century BCE as a defining monument of classical antiquity. Beyond the capital, the Pindus Mountains run through the mainland, and Mount Olympus is associated in ancient Greek religion with the home of the gods. Greek food traditions centre on olive oil, seafood, cheeses and regional dishes, with long meals remaining an important part of social life. Continue through nearby webcams to explore the islands and mainland regions of Greece.
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