In the municipality of Timbaki belongs the community of Kokkinos Pirgos (meaning red tower) , that took its name by a castle that was there during the Middle Ages built from red clay earth.
Kokkinos Pirgos is a small coastal community, 2km away from Timbaki, with a fantastic beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Crete, and a clear transparent sea.

At Kokkinos Pirgos, there are docking facilities for sailing and fishing boats, hotels, restaurants, bars, etc.