Stavros is located on the Akrotiri Peninsula, 16km from Chania and only a short drive from Chania airport. It has a sheltered bay with a lovely backdrop of a mountain ‘Vardies’ which was featured in the film ‘Zorba the Greek’. Stravos was once a small fishing village, but now hosts a variety of small hotels and tavernas. The semi-circular lagoon has golden sand, and the turquoise water is shallow, making…
Ombrosgialos, also known as Octopus Bay with the locals, is a stunning, turquoise bay. It is located on the east coast of Drapanokefala, near the villages of Kefalas and Drapanos. It has rocky areas with deep, aquamarine water. There is a flat concrete platform in which you can enter the deep water which is fantastic for swimming and snorkelling. A taverna is located next to the harbour which is open…
Koutalas Bay is a hidden gem, located only 5km from the fishing village of Almyrida. It is a small cove, with steep cliffs each side and a pebbly beach. There is a small pergola created by locals, which provides shade in the heat of the day. The cove has crystal clear water and is perfect for swimming or snorkeling. Goats visit the area regularly and can be seen and heard…
The crystal clear waters of Elafonisi Beach, also known as Ελαφόνησος , This perfect beach and islet are at the far southwest coast of Crete. The clear, turquoise waters have beckoned travellers for centuries, but thankfully this area has a restricted development order in place. This natural, near pristine beach, with its pure white sandbars and natural islet, remains virtually untouched. It is listed in the top ten beaches in…
The sandy and large beach of Falassarna is one of the few beaches in Crete facing West and you can see perfect sunsets from here. Falassarna actually consists of 5 beaches located at the western base of Gramvousa peninsula. However the 2 central ones are the most populated. Due to the size of the beach (3km in total), it is never too crowded and there is something for everyone here….
Balos lagoon is one of Crete’s most famous beaches with its turquoise waters and expansive views, it ranks in the top beaches of Europe and the world. It’s located 56km of the city of Chania and northwest of Kissamos. The lagoon lies between the Cape Gramvousa and Cape Tigani. Standing above the beach on the hills, the views are spectacular and wild. Balos lagoon has white sand and crystal clear…
Seitan Limania is a well-hidden corner of the northeast side of the Akrotiri peninsula. Located 22km northeast of the city of Chania and only a short drive from the airport, there you will find a beach that differs from many other beaches. Nature created three inlets between the steep cliffs of the peninsula. In one of them is located the well-hidden beach – Stefanou Beach. It is a small cove…
A tiny hamlet hidden between the two beach resorts Kalyves and Almyrida. There is a small pebble cove, from where you can see the island of Karga, which is a natural reserve for many bird species. There is also the 19 century architecture of the temple of the Virgin Mary, built on the site of an older Monestery.
The small fishing village of Almyrida is now a delightful beach resort. As you approach from the western end of the village you will see an early basilica dating from the fifth century, with a wonderful mosaic floor. Almyrida has a lovely bay shaped harbour keeping the beach sheltered and safe, making it an ideal spot for those with young families. It also benefits from a gentle sloping sandy beach…
Kalyves is a beach resort and yet still an agricultural market centre. It is a working village, where irrespective of tourism, village life goes on. There are two main beaches; the quieter one at the western end of the village (opposite the SYNKA supermarket) and the busier one at the harbour end. On foot it is nice to explore the quaint ‘old’ part, with its narrow lanes leading off from…
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