Chania beaches
Elafonisi beach
Partly-Organized, Windsurfing, Sandy, Nudism-Friendly
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Location: 82 km southwest of Chania Town
Description: Elafonisi is regarded as one of the most breathtaking beaches in Crete. It is world-known for its pink sand, which is a result of seashells being crumbled naturally.
Balos beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-Organized
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Location: 60 km northwest of Chania Town
Description: Balos is an amazing beach on the northwesternmost spot of Chania. It is accessed through a track road or by boat from Kissamos.
Falassarna beach
Partly-Organized, Windsurfing, Sandy, Family Friendly
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Location: 58 km west of Chania
Description: Falassarna is a lovely tourist resort with a long sandy beach. It lies on the northwestern spot of Crete. The area is filled with olive groves and other vegetation.
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Frangokastello beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly
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Location: 80 km southeast of Chania Town
Description: This long and sandy beach is located on the southern side of Crete, in front of an imposing Venetian Castle.
Pahia Ammos beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, Watersports
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Location: 80 km south west of Chania Town
Description: Pahia Ammos is the most popular beach close to Paleochora, on the southern side of Crete. It is organized and has golden sand.
Georgioupolis beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized, Watersports
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Location: 37 km southeast of Chania Town
Description: Georgioupolis is a long and sandy beach that is frequented by hundreds in summer. It is well-organized and many accommodations are located around it.
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Sfakia beach
Family Friendly, Pebbled, Well-Organized
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Location: 72 km southeast of Chania Town
Description: This small beach is located within walking distance from the village of Sfakia. It has a pebbly coast and is organized with umbrellas and sunbeds.
Agioi Apostoloi beach
Diving Club, Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly
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Location: 3 km west of Chania Town
Description: This sandy beach is popular in summer due to its closeness to Chania Town. Several amenities can be found at it, including sunbeds, beach bars, and restaurants.
Loutraki beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized
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Location: 12 km east of Chania Town
Description: Loutraki has crystal and shallow waters, which make it perfect for families with kids. Its location shields it from winds.
Maleme beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly
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Location: 16 km west of Chania Town
Description: Maleme Beach is located in the namesake village. Its ambiance is tranquil and the waters are azure.
Souda Beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, Secluded
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Location: 7 km east of Chania Town
Description: The beach of Souda is pretty popular due to its closeness to Chania Town. It serves as a nice base for excursions in the wider area.
Agia Marina beach
Diving Club, Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized, Watersports
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Location: 9 km west of Chania Town
Description: This is a popular tourist resort, whose bars and clubs are a great pole of attraction for the youth of Chania. It has many tourist and water sports facilities, and the beach is well-organized.
Drapanias beach
Pebbled, Non-Organized
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Location: 35 km west of Chania Town
Description: Drapanias is a sandy and pebbly beach close to Kissamos, the second biggest village of Chania Prefecture. As it doesn't have many tourist facilities, it provides a relaxing spot that is ideal for families with children.
Finikas beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-Organized
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Location: 80 km south of Chania Town
Description: Finikas is a remote partly organized beach in southern Crete, which is ideal for snorkeling and spearfishing. From here, you can go on short boat trips to Loutro or Marmara Beach.
Gialiskari beach
Partly-Organized, Pebbled, Secluded, Nudism-Friendly
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Location: 80 km southwest of Chania Town
Description: A complex of three secluded beaches near Paleochora, Gialiskari has soft pebbles and clear blue waters. It lies at the exit of Anydri Gorge.
Glyka Nera beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-Organized
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Location: 73 km south east of Chania Town
Description: Glyka Nera is a narrow, secluded bay close to Sfakia, on the southern side of Chania. It is the ideal place for total isolation and the wild landscape amazes visitors.
Golden Beach
Diving Club, Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, Small Harbor, Watersports
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Location: 1 km west of Chania Town
Description: This is the closest beach to Chania Town, within walking distance from the city center. It is well-organized and it gets popular in the summer.
Grammeno beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly
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Location: 75 km southwest of Chania Town
Description: Located within a short distance of Paleochora, Grammeno is a complex of two beaches, a pebbly and a sandy one, separated by a verdant promontory. Both boast pristine blue waters and are organized, but there are also some more secluded parts.
Kalamaki beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly
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Location: 7 km west of Chania Town
Description: A golden sandy beach close to Chania Town, Kalamaki is a popular and organized tourist resort.
Kalathas beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly
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Location: 15 km northeast of Chania Town
Description: This is a lovely beach resort on the peninsula of Akrotiri, at a close distance from Chania Town.
Kalyves beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly
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Location: 20 southeast of Chania Town
Description: This is a picturesque tourist resort close to Chania Town. Well-developed with many tourist facilities, Kalyves has a long, golden beach.
