Triopetra is based in the south of Crete. It is approximately 2.5 hours’ drive from Heraklion and 3.5 hours from Chania airport. It is situated at the foot of the Siderotas mountain and surrounded by numerous olive greens - just one of the island’s locally sourced fresh produce that is on offer. Triopetra is named after the 3 rocks that reside within the sea, at the edge of the peninsula which help to create a breath-taking backdrop to the main beach. Triopetra literally translates to “three rocks”. There are two beaches in Triopetra, separated by a small peninsula. The first is known as Koumado (meaning “small Triopetra”) and is situated within a small and rocky bay. For experienced swimmers and adventurers there is even a beautiful ‘batcave’ accessible is you can muster the endurance for a
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