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 it as the water is shallow. Next to the beach there is a large parking area with huge eucalypti. Along with Marathi, Loutraki is one of the main tourist destinations near Chania.
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- Length (in meters): 100
- Exposed to winds: Winds E
- Soil Type: Sandy, Pebbly
- Sea Type: Normal Sea-Bed configuration
- Bight: Yes
- Isolated: No
- Parking: Yes
- Organised: Yes
- Populous: Yes
- Cafe / Restaurant: Yes
- Showers: No
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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 surrounds a fertile plain with citrus trees and groves and public transportation to the center of Chania is very frequent. At the western end of Kalamaki beach is a special small bay which is separated from the main beach by a narrow strip of sand. The village of Galatas is the birthplace of Mikis Theodorakis, one of the most important contemporary Greek composers.
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- Length (in meters): 130
- Exposed to winds: Winds N
- Soil Type: Sandy
- Sea Type: Normal Sea-Bed configuration
- Bight: No
- Isolated: No
- Parking: No
- Organised: Yes
- Populous: Yes
- Cafe / Restaurant: Yes
- Showers: Yes
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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 of Kalathas. Water sports, diving and volleyball in a specially designed area on the beach are for those more active. There you will find several restaurants serving local delicacies and fish. In the village you will find hotels, rooms, restaurants and mini markets but the village does not have bars and nightclubs. This makes Kalathas an ideal place for an enjoyable relaxing family holiday.
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- Length (in meters): 220
- Exposed to winds: Winds N, Winds N.NW, Winds NW, Winds W
- Soil Type: Sandy, Pebbly
- Sea Type: Normal Sea-Bed configuration
- Bight: No
- Isolated: No
- Parking: Yes
- Organised: Yes
- Populous: Yes
- Cafe / Restaurant: Yes
- Showers: Yes
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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 parasols, showers, cafeterias, taverns, a lifeguard, and a mini-market. The fans of sports will have the opportunity to enjoy water sports. Chrisi Akti has fine golden sand and shallow waters, so it is ideal for families with young children. Near the coast, there is a playground. The surrounding area has trees and parks, small groves of pine and eucalyptus trees, wide sidewalks and that is why it is preferred by walkers and cyclists.
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- Length (in meters): 300
- Exposed to winds: Winds N
- Soil Type: Sandy
- Sea Type: Normal Sea-Bed configuration
- Bight: No
- Isolated: No
- Parking: Yes
- Disabled Access: No
- Organised: Yes
- Populous: Yes
- Cafe / Restaurant: Yes
- Showers: Yes
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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 Onoufrios which is located there and celebrates on June 12, has given the name to the beach and the village. The only jarring point in the landscape are the fuel tanks located to the northwest of the bay.
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- Length (in meters): 80
- Exposed to winds: Winds N, Winds N.NW, Winds NW, Winds W
- Soil Type: Sandy, Rocky
- Sea Type: Normal Sea-Bed configuration
- Bight: Yes
- Isolated: No
- Parking: Yes
- Organised: Yes
- Populous: Yes
- Cafe / Restaurant: Yes
- Showers: Yes
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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 are full of people until dawn. Platanias beach covers all tastes and nobody leaves unsatisfied. Umbrellas, sun beds, showers, water sports and bars for all tastes will keep you there for as long as you can stand! The water is crystal clear despite the fact that the beach is crowded and the sand is golden. It is worth staying up at night to see the moon rising from the sea. On days that wind blows, you can enjoy swimming east of Platanias beach, next to Agia Marina. There are artificial small bays which provide more protection from the waves.
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- Length (in meters): 150
- Exposed to winds: Winds N, Winds NW, Winds NE
- Soil Type: Sandy
- Sea Type: Normal Sea-Bed configuration
- Bight: No
- Isolated: No
- Parking: Yes
- Organised: Yes
- Populous: Yes
- Cafe / Restaurant: Yes
- Showers: Yes
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The two beaches of Agioi Apostoloi are located three kilometers west of Chania. In fact, it is two sandy beaches, two “twin” bays in a developed tourist area. The western beach of Agioi Apostoloi is the first bay that is next to the beach of Glaros. It is a beautiful sandy beach and offers all the amenities. To the west of the beach a small peninsula is formed and protects it from the winds. There is a beautiful grove which is ideal for walking. At this location you will see the church of the Apostles that gave the name to the region. The east beach of Agioi Apostoloi is the second formed bay. It has wonderful turquoise waters and fine sand. A large grove of pine trees which reaches all the way to the east the beautiful Golden Beach, starts from this point. You can go to Agioi Apostoloi by bus from Chania or even walk the distance. The cyclists prefer the region as the main road has a long sidewalk ideal for cycling.
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- Length (in meters): 160
- Exposed to winds: Winds N, Winds NE
- Soil Type: Sandy
- Sea Type: Normal Sea-Bed configuration
- Bight: Yes
- Isolated: Yes
- Parking: Yes
- Organised: Yes
- Populous: Yes
- Cafe / Restaurant: Yes
- Showers: Yes
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Kolimvari Beach is the huge sandy beach in front of the homonymous village located 24 km west of Chania.Kolimvari beach is organized and stretches for several kilometers. It has deep wavy waters, as almost all the beaches of northern Crete. Although the coast is mostly sandy, in some places you will find small pebbles. On Kolimvari beach you will enjoy crystal clear waters, where you can play and sunbathe under the magnificent view of the green cliffs. Next to the coast you will find a wide variety of accommodation facilities, restaurants and entertainment. A path with pebbles leads to traditional taverns, while there are also some beautiful stone cafes. If you want a quieter beach, you can find isolation in one of the bays of the Monastery of Odigitria, northwest of Kolimvari beach. Kolimvari is well known for the Orthodox Academy of Crete and the Monastery of Gonia, dating from 1662.
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- Length (in meters): 500
- Exposed to winds: Winds N, Winds NW, Winds NE
- Soil Type: Sandy
- Sea Type: Normal Sea-Bed configuration
- Bight: No
- Isolated: Yes
- Parking: Yes
- Organised: Yes
- Populous: Yes
- Cafe / Restaurant: Yes
- Showers: Yes
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The stunning Gerani beach is situated in front of the beautiful village of Gerani, 13 km west of Chania, between the beaches of Maleme and Platanias.Gerani beach is two and a half kilometers long with golden sand and crystal blue waters. Next to the coast you will find many tourist facilities. Gerani beach has umbrellas, showers, bar and a lifeguard. The trees that grow there will offer you their shade.The sea turtle Caretta Caretta also prefers Gerani beach to lay its eggs. If you are there in the spawning period, since it coincides with the summer season (May to June) it is very likely to see turtles on the shore or at sea. So be careful when you walk on the beach in Gerani, because there might buried eggs in the sand.Gerani beach was named from the simple method of pumping water from the wells, used in the village: next to the wells was a horizontal piece of wood, at one end of which a bucket with a rope was tied, and on the other end a rope with counterweight.
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- Length (in meters): 300
- Exposed to winds: Winds N, Winds NW, Winds NE
- Soil Type: Sandy
- Sea Type: Normal Sea-Bed configuration
- Bight: No
- Parking: Yes
- Organised: Yes
- Populous: Yes
- Cafe / Restaurant: Yes
- Showers: Yes
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The beach of Maleme, the historic village of Crete, extends to a length of about one kilometer and is actually an extension of the long beach of Platanias. It is just 18 km away from the city of Chania. The beach of Maleme with crystal clear waters is mainly sandy, but in some places the coast has pebbles. There you will find umbrellas and sun beds in front of cafes and restaurants, but most of the space is free. The name Maleme is believed to come from the word “malama” which means gold, because maybe there was a gold mine. A vaulted tomb of the Late Minoan Period was discovered near the beach of Maleme. Maleme is one of the most historic parts of Greece as the airport of the region and the landing point of the German paratroopers during the Battle of Crete in 1941. The Germans who encountered there the heroic resistance of the local population and coalition forces, finally managed to occupy the airport after many losses. It was the first time in the history of the Second World War when the German troops encountered such resistance from the locals, but also the first air raid in history. The 4,500 German paratroopers, who died, are buried in the German cemetery on the hill above the beach of Maleme. Outside Maleme, near the bridge of Tavronitis, is also a monument for the RAF airmen who were killed in battle.
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- Length (in meters): 600
- Exposed to winds: Winds N, Winds NW, Winds NE
- Soil Type: Sandy
- Sea Type: Normal Sea-Bed configuration
- Bight: No
- Isolated: Yes
- Parking: Yes
- Disabled Access: No
- Organised: Yes
- Populous: Yes
- Cafe / Restaurant: Yes
- Showers: Yes
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