Kokkini Hani holidays are as traditionally Greek as souvlaki skewers with a side of ouzo.
Stripped-back charm
This place is by no means a sun-seeking staple, but instead plies its trade as an under-the-radar option. You’ll see tell-tale signs of its fishing-focused past, and the beach gets a lot of love, too. When the time comes for something with a little more tempo, one of Crete’s premier towns – Heraklion – is 15 minutes’ drive away.
Stellar sands
Crete’s north coast is peppered with sandy beaches, ranging from thimble-sized pockets to XXL strips. There’s a Blue Flag number bolted onto the shoreline in Kokkini Hani, which is ideal for lazy tanning days. A modest portion of beach bars and restaurants are waiting in the wings behind the waterfront, and there’s more sunbathing space on the neighbouring sand and shingle stretch in Vathianos Kampos.