Chania Beaches

Located 38 km east of Chania and 21 km west of Rethymnon, Kalivaki is the westernmost beach of Georgioupoli Bay. The beach is well-protected from strong winds, making it a great choice for families with children. With its refreshingly cold water, courtesy of nearby rivers Almyros and Boutakas and freshwater springs, and its clean, sandy...Read More

Kalives is located 19 km west of Chania on the south coast of Souda Bay. This picturesque village was named after primitive huts that farmers built to spend the summer nights. The rivers of Xidas and Mesopotamos flow close to the village and their springs decrease the sea temperature. There are two sandy beaches with...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

Nestled between the quaint village of Lakki and Orthi Ammos, near Fragokastelo, lies the secluded Viglistiri beach. Accessible mainly by boat, due to the intricate network of dirt roads in the vicinity, the beach is bordered by low vegetation. In 2014, the municipality of Sfakia designated Viglistiri as pet friendly.Read More

Orthi Ammos is an incredible beach situated near Frangokastelo, 80 km south of Chania, that is bordered by a large valley with a balmy climate. Development in the area has been minimal, in contrast to the neighbouring tourist destination of Frangokastelo. It’s renowned for the enormous sand hills and dunes that have been crafted, as...Read More

Vlites beach is situated in the large bay of Souda, located just 5 km away from the city of Chania. It is the longest beach in the area, extending northwards from the mouth of the Moronis River to the Souda Bay War Cemetery. This sandy beach is particularly suitable for children, as the waters are...Read More

Situated around 10km west of Paleochora and 90km south of Chania lies the Lake of Krios, or Viena. It can be found along the European footpath E4, roughly 20-30 minutes away from the beach, and is well-known for its seclusion and scenic beauty. Although the beach itself is primarily rocky, with patches of sand here...Read More

Situated in the coastal area of Ai-Kyrkos (Agios Kyrikos) in the south of Chania, about 71 km from the city, lies the unspoiled beach of Lissos. It is the site of the ancient city of Lissos, which was the seaport of Elyros. Remnants of Elyros can be seen near the present-day village of Rodovani. To...Read More

Agia Marina is a seaside village located just 9km west of Chania city and is one of the most popular tourist resorts in the area. It is named after the local church of Agia Marina, which is celebrated on July 17. The village’s shoreline is stunning, with a succession of sandy beaches and small artificial...Read More

Amoudi beach is situated around 75 kilometres south of Chania, and 1.5 kilometres east of Chora Sfakion. It is one of the lesser known beaches in the area, yet one of the most attractive. The shore is made up of small pebbles, and the seabed is covered in beautiful rock formations. The water is crystal...Read More