Chania beaches - Page 2
Kiani Akti beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 17 km southeast of Chania Town
Description: Kiani Akti is a beautiful beach between the popular resorts of Kalami and Kalyves, southeast of Chania Town.
Kissamos beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 41 km west of Chania Town
Description: This long and sandy beach is located close to the center of Kissamos. It is surrounded by some fish taverns and small hotels.
Kolimbari beach
Partly-Organized, Family Friendly, PebbledLocation: 24 km west of Chania Town
Description: Kolimbari is a pebbly beach with crystal water. Tourism is not very developed there, so it provides a calm environment to its visitors.
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Koutelos beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 75 km south of Chania Town
Description: Koutelos is a secluded beach close to the stunning Venetian Castle and the beach of Frangokastello.
Krios beach
Partly-Organized, Pebbled, SecludedLocation: 70 km southwest of Chania Town
Description: Krios is a secluded beach west of Paleochora, southern Crete. It is slightly organized and has a beach bar.
Marathi beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-OrganizedLocation: 14 east of Chania Town
Description: This is a picturesque, organized beach with a sandy coast and crystal waters. It is an ideal choice for families with kids.
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Nea Chora beach
Diving Club, Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, Small Harbor, WatersportsLocation: 1 km west of Chania
Description: Nea Chora is the closest beach to Chania Town, as one can reach it on foot from the city center! Due to its location, it gets very popular in summer.
Orthi Ammos beach
Sandy, SecludedLocation: 70 km south of Chania Town
Description: A small secluded beach with lovely azure waters and spectacular sand dunes, Orthi Ammos is located close to Frangokastello, in southern Chania.
Sfinari beach
Pebbled, SecludedLocation: 60 km southwest of Chania Town
Description: Sfinari is a secluded beach on the western coast of Crete. It is pebbly and some trees along the shore provide ample shade. It is well-connected to Chania Town and Kissamos, and it is a great getaway from more crowded destinations.
Sougia beach
Nudism-Friendly, Partly-Organized, Secluded, Non-Organized, PebbledLocation: 60 km southwest of Chania Town
Description: Sougia is a fantastic and popular pebbly beach in remote southern Chania, with beautiful waters, tourist amenities, free space for bathers, and a section used by naturists.
Stalos beach
Well-Organized, Watersports, Family Friendly, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 7.5 km west of Chania Town
Description: A long seashore near the town of Chania, Stalos provides fine sand, clear waters, a family-friendly environment, and both organized and non-organized spots for bathers.
Stavros beach
Well-Organized, Facilities, Family Friendly, SandyLocation: 16 km northeast of Chania Town
Description: Stavros is a beautiful beach with clean waters, beach sand, and sunbeds for rent. It has hosted the historic dancing scene from Zorba The Greek.
Tavronitis beach
Pebbled, SecludedLocation: 20 km west of Chania Town
Description: Tavronitis is a calm beach between Chania Town and Kissamos, the two largest villages in this prefecture of Crete.
Tripiti beach
Sandy, SecludedLocation: 70 km south of Chania Town
Description: Tripiti is a secluded beach on the southern side of Crete, right at the end of Tripiti Gorge. The close villages are Sougia and Agia Roumeli.
Votsalo (Halikia) beach
Partly-Organized, Family Friendly, PebbledLocation: 70.5 km southwest of Chania Town
Description: Votsalo (or Halikia) is a small beach on the southern side of Chania, with large pebbles, clear blue waters, a stone-filled seabed, sunbed pairs, and sun umbrellas.
Platanias beach
Well-Organized, Windsurfing, Watersports, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 11.5 km west of Chania Town
Description: The famous Platanias is a long sandy shore with clear waters, sun loungers, sun umbrellas, beach bars, and free space for bathers.
Paleochora Beach
Nudism-Friendly, Well-Organized, Windsurfing, Watersports, Family Friendly, SandyLocation: 71 km southwest of Chania Town
Description: Paleochora is a long, sandy shore with clear waters, lots of sun loungers, nearby beach bar amenities, a lifeguard tower, and watersport amenities.
Almyrida beach
Windsurfing, Watersports, Family FriendlyLocation: 22 km east of Chania Town
Description: Almyrida Beach is a serene sandy beach in the village of the same name, east of Chania. It features two small bays that merge into one long beach that offers a relaxing time under the sun and plenty of opportunities for diving, surfing and family fun!
Agia Roumeli beach
Partly-Organized, PebbledLocation: 56 km south of Chania Town
Description: Agia Roumeli Beach probably boasts one of the most breathtaking natural landscapes in Crete, as it combines stunning views of the White Mountains with the azure waters of the Libyan Sea. Located at the exit of the Samaria Gorge, it has retained a unique air of authenticity.
Kedrodasos beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 76 km southwest of Chania Town
Description: Kedrodasos is an untouched paradise in the southwest of Chania, right next to Elafonisi Beach. It is a sandy haven that is surrounded by lush green cedar trees, an image taken from a movie scene!
Kouloura beach
Non-OrganizedLocation: 3 km east of Chania Town
Description: Kouloura Beach is the favorite pool of Halepa’s residents! It is a small closed-off natural lagoon formed by a cluster of rocks in the shores of Halepa in Chania. It is unorganized, without an entrance, however it resembles an actual pool!