Chania Beaches

Nestled between Rethymno prefecture and Chania, east of Georgioupolis’ beaches, lies the beaches of Kavros and Kournas. Though much of the beach has been developed, a small portion has been left untouched. Here, an expansive and incredibly important dune ecosystem can be found, home to its own unique flora. The dunes of Kavros are particularly...Read More

Located just 1km north of the traditional village of Kaliviani and 7km northwest of Kissamos town, Kalyviani Beach is an ideal spot for visitors to the picturesque village to enjoy a swim. Despite its proximity to the village and Kissamos, the beach is not widely used for swimming due to its rocky bottom and stony...Read More

Situated in the south of Chania, 85km away, Grammeno Peninsula is an idyllic destination for visitors seeking a tranquil beach getaway. Featuring two distinct parts, the peninsula’s east side is home to Alonaki, Votsalo or Gialos beach, a 500m stretch of fine and coarse pebbles, and crystal clear waters, which is not guarded from the...Read More

Nestled in the eastern region of Sfakia, the two beaches of Keratidi are a perfect spot for those looking to get away from it all. Accessed by a paved road leading east from the nearby town of Laki, the beaches offer seclusion and a sense of adventure. The beaches are sandy, and the easternmost beach...Read More

Located 17km northeast of Chania, the seaside village of Stavros rests at the northernmost edge of Cape Akrotiri. It is renowned for the picturesque harbor and its very steep camel-shaped mountain, Vardies, where scenes of the iconic ‘Zorba the Greek’ were filmed in 1964. Once a small fishing village, the region has since become a...Read More

Situated 3km northwest of Kissamos and 38km west of Chania, Vigglia is a beach which begins at the church of “Madonna of the Harbor” (Panagia) close to Kissamos’ port and extends along a 2km shore with inlets to the west at Kaliviani. It has a semi-circular shape with a mix of coarse sand and pebbles,...Read More

Stefanou Beach, also known as Saint Rafael or Saint Spyridon, is located 22km northeast of Chania and 2km east of the village Chordaki at the east side of Akrotiri Cape. It is situated in the wild landscape of Seitan Limania, known for its steep cliffs and strong sea streams. The beach offers a protected cove...Read More

Aspes, located on the west side of the island of Gavdos, boasts steep cliffs and captivating views from the top. This unique landscape is the source of several landslides, forming small beaches along the coastline. Accessible only by boat, the most noteworthy of these is Diana beach, the second southernmost beach in Europe, located a...Read More

Fragokastelo (or Frangokastelo), commonly known as ‘the castle of the Franks’, is a renowned beach located in the west of Crete. This stunning beach is situated 13km east of Hora Sfakion, 80km southeast of Chania, in a small valley of the White Mountains. It is famed for the Venetian castle and the famous legend of...Read More

Filaki Beach, situated 3km east of Chora Sfakia and 75km south of Chania, is well-known as the only official naturist-friendly beach on the island of Crete. It is close to “Vritomartis”, the only hotel in Crete exclusive to nudists. Many visitors park their cars at the lot nearby and walk to the beach; a tavern...Read More