Skoteini (meaning Dark in greek) beach is one of the most secluded places in the island of Crete. It is formed at the exit of the Skoteini gorge and can be reached by walking through the canyon. The landscape around the gorge is beautiful in a wild way, with only a small amount of greenery in sight. If you take a walk through the gorge, you will encounter a couple of functioning wells, in order to satisfy your potential thirst, and many caves. Skoteini beach is a great place to take a swim, but only if the conditions are right, as the rocky seabed and often choppy sea can prove to be troublesome, in which case you should not put yourself in danger.