Beach
Voulisma Beach
Agios Nikolaos, Crete
About Voulisma Beach
Voulisma, also known as Golden Beach, is a sandy bay at Istro, roughly 10 km east of Agios Nikolaos along the Mirabello coast. It is organised in summer with sunbeds and beachfront tavernas.
Voulisma Beach on the map
Where to eat near Voulisma Beach
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More to see around Agios Nikolaos
VillageKritsa
A traditional village above Agios Nikolaos, near the Byzantine church of Panagia Kera.
Thing to doDrive around the Lasithi Plateau
A mountain day trip from the north coast, taking in villages, farmland and the Diktaean Cave.
AttractionLasithi Plateau
A high fertile plateau in eastern Crete, historically known for its windmills and the Diktaean Cave.
Information source: Region of Crete official tourism portal · last checked 16/09/2026
Good to know
- Is Voulisma Beach worth visiting?
- Voulisma Beach is one of the beach highlights we list in Crete. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near Voulisma Beach?
- Nearby restaurants are listed on this page. Those already on Woltaro can be booked online; the others are shown for reference with their address and map location.
- When is the best time to visit Voulisma Beach?
- Shoulder season, late spring and early autumn, is generally quieter and cooler than midsummer, when popular spots in Crete are busiest around midday.
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