Just 8 nautical miles from the shores of Ierapetra, Chrysi is an island with turquoise, almost tropical waters, golden beaches and velvety dunes. You can enjoy your swim in Pelegrina beach with the golden sand from shell fragments or visit the cedar forest, 350 acres, in the center of the island where there are cedars aged 200 years on average. Also, on the island as the locals call it, you can find the church of Agios Nikolaos (13th century) where ancient purple production facilities have been found and an important settlement of the Minoan and Roman period with buildings and at least three carved tombs. Visit the paradise island through the organized daily cruises.