Nea Chora beach
The sandy beach of Nea Chora is close to Chania – just one kilometer away from the city center – and you can get there on foot in 15 minutes. The beach of Nea Chora is long, with golden sand, a few rocks and blue shallow waters and it is very well organized. Due to its proximity to Chania, the suburb of Nea Chora beach has facilities for accommodation and food. There you will find restaurants, bars, cafes and several taverns which are famous for their good food. The Nea Chora is ideal for those... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Marathi beach
The coast in Marathi consists of two wonderful beaches, side by side, with white sand and shallow turquoise waters. There are two fully organized beaches, which are almost always windless, unlike other beaches of northern Crete. The beaches of Marathi are separated by a small port and its pier. Marathi is located at the southeastern part of the peninsula of Akrotiri and is 5 kilometers away from the military base at Souda and 16 km away from the city of Chania. The taverns and cafes by the sea with... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Loutraki beach
The beach of Loutraki is located in the homonymous seaside resort 16 km east of Chania town, near the military base at Souda. Loutraki is a closed bay between hills, surrounded by rocky coasts. The sandy beach of Loutraki has clear water and is very well organized, as it has all the necessary tourist facilities. You can rent umbrellas, eat and drink in the taverns and bars of the area and do water sports. Loutraki is highly esteemed by people from Chania and families with young children mostly prefer... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Kalamaki beach
Kalamaki Beach lies in the homonymous seaside resort that is part of the village of Galatas located six kilometers west of the city of Chania. Kalamaki has fine sand and shallow waters. It is a very well organized beach and there you will find umbrellas, showers, lifeguard services, accommodation, food and everything else you need for a relaxing day at the sea. Locals call Kalamaki the area located in the western part of the long beach which starts one kilometer east of Glaros. The coast of Galatas... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Kalathas Akrotiriou beach
Kalathas is a small natural bay on the Akrotiri peninsula, northwest of Chania. The settlement of Kalathas is located 14 kilometers away from the city and 10 km away from Chania International Airport. Kalathas is actually a new settlement created mainly by those who wanted to live a little outside of Chania. Beach of Kalathas is sandy with palm trees, and within 200 meters of the coast there is a small island which you can reach by swimming. There are many things that a visitor can do at the beach... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Chrisi Akti beach
Very close to the center of Chania is the beach Chrisi Akti. It essentially consists of two sandy beaches, which are separated by a small hill. The westernmost is the main beach, which is theone called Chrisi Akti, while the eastern one is called Aptera. You can reach it either by urban bus, or by foot as the distance from the west of the city of Chania is just two and a half miles. Chrisi Akti is very close to the settlement of the Agioi Apostoloi and is very well organized. There you will find... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Agios Onoufrios beach
The beach of Agios Onoufrios is a quiet beach, located in a protected bay at the homonymous village of Akrotiri. Agios Onoufrios is located 8 km north of Chania and near Kounoupidiana which is why it is a suburb of Chania. The beach is pebbly, not very organized and mostly preferred by the residents of the region. The beautiful coast of Agios Onoufrios, the picturesque environment, with traditional taverns and the calm sea are some good reasons to visit it. The small, post-Byzantine church of Agios... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Platanias beach
Platanias beach is a lovely huge beach along which stand many hotels of all categories and the entire usual tourist infrastructure. Platanias beach is the main beach of the homonymous seaside tourist resort of Crete, a settlement located 11 kilometers west of the city of Chania. The area around the beach of Platanias has been developed so much that it is practically a suburb of Chania. The village is built on a hillside with a fantastic view of the sea. On summer evenings, the big clubs in the area... διαβάστε περισσότερα