The Surroundings:

Some of the most beautiful beaches are located in the surroundings of the village of Kamilari. Visitors who are not interested in a pure beach holiday, can walk in one of the impressive gorges situated in the surroundings. For all culture enthusiastics there is a lot to discover on the millennia-old Minoan excavation sites. But no matter what kind of leisure program you choose, you can always let your day end in one of the nice tavernas situated in Kamilari and the neighbouring villages Kalamaki, Matala, Sivas and Pitsidia where you can enjoy the tasty local food and the Crete hospitality.

Beaches in the surroundings:

- Kalamaki (only 2,5km from Kamilari)
- Kommos (the beach of Kommos is equally popular with locals and tourists and is about 4,0km from Kamilari. It can be easily reached by car but you can also go on a long beach walk from Kalamaki to Kommos. There you can rest in one of the two tavernas situated right on the beach and overlooking the sea.)
- The bay of Matala
- Kokkinos Ammos (Red Beach) in Matala
- Beach of Agia Galini
- Agios Georgios
- Agios Pavlos
- Triopetra

Popular excursion destinations in the surroundings:

- Visit the famous caves of Matala
- Stroll through the picturesque town of Agia Galini
- Hiking tour in the gorge of Agiofarango
- Go Hiking in the gorge of Rouvas and afterwards enjoy the delicious trouts of Zaros
- Visit to the excavation sites of Festos (after the palace of Knossos the second-biggest Minoan palace) and Agia Triada