Keratokampos
Keratocampos: It is the place where remarkable icons by the painter known as Angelos (16th century) are kept.
The monastery of Saint Dimitrios is also saved in Keratocampos.
This small, quaint fishing village is located on the southerly coast of Crete, approx. 70 km south of Heraklion. Up until a few years ago, the village remained untouched by modern life but visitors slowly uncovered its secret charms and since then some recent development has taken place.
Yet to be discovered by mass tourism, Keratokampos is a small village on the south coast between Tsoutsouras and Arvi, with some taverns and a narrow, but sandy beach between the clear green waters and the Kerato's mountain behind it.
The village itself is made up of two parts, Keratokambos and Kastri, and boasts a long stretch of sand and pebble beach. The road running through the village, runs parallel to the sea and host's small taverns and "cafenio" perfect for watching life go by and in which one can sit and unwind under the shade of the tamarisk trees.
On the right side of the beach is a little harbour where fishing boats are moored and a small selection of taverns can be found. The village itself offers also a variety of shops.
Keratokambos is an ideal location for those who enjoy going on walks or those with an interest in wild plant life, as well as for those who simply want to relax in the laid back style of Cretan life.