Kissamos Beaches

Drapanias Beach is situated 5km east of Kissamos and 32km west of Chania, between two other beaches, Korfalonas and Nopigia. It is named after the village of the same name, which is located around 1km south. Its eastern section is also referred to as Kokkino Metohi, after the hamlet nearby owned by its locals. Stretching...Read More

Mavros Molos Beach is situated directly in front of Kissamos, a town located 36 kilometers west of Chania. This long bay holds the remains of the ancient port of Kissamos and is the most popular beach in the area. It has fine sand, shallow waters and a variety of amenities such as umbrellas, sunbeds, lifeguards,...Read More

Platanakia Beach is located about 61 kilometers southwest of Chania City, 31km south of Kissamos and 5km northwest of the Kambos Village, close to Sfinari Bay. It is a small and secluded cove, surrounded by high cliffs, usually unpopulated. The sand is a mix of stones and sand, with trees providing some shade. The area...Read More

Discover the stunningly beautiful Elafonisi, located 76 km away from the Chania city, in the southwesternmost tip of Crete. This oblong peninsula, often breaking in two parts by water, is a Natura 2000 protected area, full of sand dunes and rare plants and animals. Exotic beaches with white sand and turquoise water, reminding of the...Read More

Just 2km east of the village of Nopigia lies the rocky coast of Choni(Honi). To get there, take the seaside road from Nopigia heading east. After reaching the small square theater of the Orthodox Academy, follow the dirt road that leads to Choni and the church of Panagia (i.e. Santa Maria). The area is marked...Read More

Tou Meri to Pigadi is a destination of natural beauty, located 8km northwest of Kissamos and 44km west of Chania in the former municipality of Platanos. This spectacular spot is home to three consecutive small, protected bays with fine pebbles and crystal clear waters, surrounded by few small trees offering shade. Meri Pigadi, which translates...Read More

Travellers searching for seclusion and untouched nature can explore the stunning coastline between Ravdoucha and Nopigia. Along the road, they will discover numerous secluded coves with small beaches of pebbles and rocky bottom. In the area, there is also the restored chapel of Saint Basil, located on a beach with large pebbles and remarkable rocky...Read More

Nestled in a lush valley of olive and citrus groves, the small, coastal village of Gerani is located 13 kilometers west of Chania city, between Maleme and Platanias. Tourism has become the main economic driver in Gerani, and the 2.5 kilometer beach is the perfect place to take advantage of the beautiful sand and clear...Read More

Balos Lagoon, located 56km north-west of Chania and 17km north-west of Kissamos, is renowned for its captivating beauty and serene, shallow waters. It’s no surprise that Prince Charles and Princess Diana visited the beach with their private yacht, and that it has become a tourist favorite. The clear, turquoise waters and white sand beach are...Read More

Located 70km southwest of Chania, 30km south of Kissamos and 1.5km northwest of Keramoti, Xotikospilio (also known as the Cave of Elves) is a wild, remote beach surrounded by a rugged, wild Cretan landscape. This secluded spot is home to a small cave, the site of local legends about elves, and a chapel built inside...Read More