Beaches

Kalathas Beach, one of the most popular beaches in Chania, is situated in the heart of a natural bay on the western side of the Akrotiri peninsula. In recent years, the area around Kalathas has [...]

The Balos Lagoon, situated at the northwestern edge of Crete, is about 17 km from Kastelli Kissamos. This renowned beach is known for its exotic beauty and tends to be very crowded during the [...]

Kedrodassos is a stunning beach located just one kilometer from Elafonissi. The beach features white sand, smooth black rocks, and crystal-clear blue waters. The sea often has gentle waves, [...]

Falasarna is a well-known beach situated 17 km from Kastelli Kissamos. The main beach, Pachia Ammos, stretches for one kilometer and is well-organized, featuring light-colored sand and turquoise [...]

Kolymbari is one of the most developed areas in the Municipality of Platanias. The beach at Kolymbari is situated just a few kilometers from the village center and features gray sand, small [...]

Sarakiniko on Gavdos Island is located 1.5 kilometers from the port of Karave, easily reachable by bus or on foot. The beach is named after Saracen pirates who once used it as a base. Sarakiniko [...]

Kum Kapi Beach is located just outside the eastern walls of Chania’s old town, in the vibrant seaside district named after the Kum-Kapisi Gate. The name “Kum Kapi” translates to [...]

Elafonisi is situated in the southwest of the Chania prefecture, 76 km from Chania and just 5 km from the Chrysoskalitissa Monastery. The beach is well-organized with fine white sand, and in some [...]

Loutraki is a picturesque sandy beach nestled within a lush, enclosed cove on the southeastern coast of Akrotiri, approximately 17 km east of Chania city. The cove is strategically situated [...]

Afrata in the Municipality of Platanias is a charming beach featuring pebbles and crystal-clear waters. This small bay is located on the Rodopos peninsula, which is part of the NATURA 2000 [...]