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Hersonissos, Greece

Kokkini Chani/Knossos Beach

Certified since 2026
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Beach type
Sand beach
Water quality
Excellent
Region
Crete

Certification history

  • Blue Flag certification — 2026

Field notes — quick answers

Is Kokkini Chani/Knossos Beach Blue Flag certified in 2026?

Yes — Kokkini Chani/Knossos Beach in Hersonissos, Greece holds Blue Flag certification (2026), first awarded in 2026. Certification is seasonal, and we track each year's award as national juries publish it.

Where is Kokkini Chani/Knossos Beach?

Kokkini Chani/Knossos Beach is in Hersonissos, in the Crete region of Greece. The interactive map shows it in context with every other beach we track nearby.