Many of the tourists of our travel agency are spending their holidays in Chania doing excursions, private tours or exploring Crete on their own by car. Although personal preferences may vary, all of the guests we have hosted throughout the years have a similarity: They LOVE to spend time in Chania’s numerous beaches and gulfs and elevate their summer holiday vacation with our awarded beaches!

Beaches in Crete - Summer Tours in Chania
Beaches in Crete – Summer Tours in Chania

Beaches in Chania – A Complete list Overview

This guide is continuously updated as our guides explore our island and discover new beaches, gulfs and coves in the Chania region. We invite you to visit this page often for further information!

Name Status Accessible  Type of Beach Recommendation
Afrata Beach Semi Organised Car / Boat Pebble Small Beach, ideal for families, friends and couples.
Agia Marina Beach Organised Car / Boat Sand Ideal for families – Tourist Infrastructure Nearby
Agia Roumeli Beach Semi Organised Boat Pebble Swimming Experience Needed because of Deep Waters – Ideal to combine it with an Excursion to the Samaria Gorge
Agii Apostoloi Beach Organised Car / Boat Sand Ideal for families – Tourist Infrastructure Nearby. Sports/ Gym facilities are free at the neighbouring park
Agios Onoufrios Beach Semi Organised Car / Boat Sandy Ideal for a quick swim as part of a full day tour in Akrotiri
Agios Pavlos Beach Secluded Foot / Boat Pebble Secluded Beach with crystal clear waters. Tour Guide is advised
Almyrida Beach Organised Car / Boat Sand Ideal for families – Tourist Infrastructure Nearby
Balos Beach Organised Car / Boat Sandy Easier reachable by boat.
Elafonisi Beach Organised Car / Boat Sandy Prefer Afternoon hours – Beach is congested in daytime
Falassarna Beach Organised Car / Boat Sandy Long Beach, Ideal for relaxation and Family Swimming
Frangokastello Semi Organised Car / Boat Sandy Ideal for a swim as part of a full day tour – Medieval Castle nearby
Georgioupolis Beach Organised Car / Boat Sandy Ideal for families – Tourist Infrastructure Nearby
Gialiskari Beach Secluded Car / Boat Pebble Windy at times – Swimming Experience needed
Glyka Nera Beach Secluded Foot / Boat Pebble Water shoes are recommended
Golden Beach Organised Car/ Boat Sandy Shallow Waters / Perfect for families with kids
Grammeno Beach Semi Organised Car / Boat Sand Ideal to visit combined with a full day tour to the south
Iliggas Beach Secluded Car / Boat Pebble Impeccable beautiful waters of South Crete. May be visited with a full-day tour
Kalamaki Beach Organised Car / Boat Sand Ideal for Families – Tourist infrastructure nearby
Kalami Beach Secluded Car / Boat Pebble Water shoes are recommended
Kalypso Beach Secluded Car / Boat Pebble The closest beach to a Nordic Fjord you will see on Crete. A must-see!
Kalathas Beach Organised Car / Boat Sand Ideal for Families – Tourist infrastructure nearby
Kalyves Beach Organised Car/ Boat Sandy Shallow Waters / Perfect for families with kids
Kedrodasos Beach Secluded Car / Boat Sandy Small beach with crystal clear waters – Ideal to combine with a guided tour.
Kiani Akti Beach Semi Organised Car / Boat Sandy Cold Waters due to the neighbouring river
Kissamos Beach Organised Car / Boat Sand Ideal for Families – Tourist infrastructure nearby
Korakas Beach Secluded Car / Boat Pebble Secluded Beach with crystal clear waters. Can be visited with a full-day tour
Koutalas Beach Secluded Car / Boat Pebble Swimming Experience is needed / Water Shoes are recommended
Krios Beach Secluded Car / Boat Pebble Secluded Beach with crystal clear waters. Can be visited with a full-day tour
Loutro Beach Secluded Boat Pebble/ Sand Secluded crystal clear water beach accessible only by Boat or with a tour.
Loutraki Beach Organised Car / Boat Sand Ideal for Families – Tourist infrastructure nearby
Nea Chora Beach Organised Car / Boat Sand Ideal for families – Tourist Infrastructure Nearby
Nopigia Beach Semi Organised Car – Boat Pebble Ideal for a quick swim
Maleme Beach Semi Organised Car / Boat Sand Ideal for a quick swim
Marathi Beach Organised Car / Boat Sand Ideal for Families – Tourist infrastructure nearby
Marmara Beach Secluded Foot / Boat Pebble Incredible beach with water caves and coves.Best to be visited combined with Aradaina Gorge Passing.
Menies Beach Secluded Car – Boat Sand Reachable only by boat or a 4X4 Vehicle. Renting a boat or a tour guided tour is advised.
Orthi Ammos Secluded Car / Boat Sand A one-of-a-kind beach as the sand stands almost vertically to the hills – Best seen with a private tour
Palaiochora Beach Organised Car / Boat Sand & Pebble Swimming Experience Needed – Windy most of the time
Preveli Beach Secluded Car / Boat Sand Amazing palm grove near the beach – Chance to swim in the deep waters of the neighbouring river
Plakias Beach Organised Car / Boat Sand Ideal for Families – Tourist infrastructure nearby
Platanias Beach Organised Car / Boat Sand Ideal for families – Tourist Infrastructure Nearby
Ravdoucha Beach Semi Organised Car – Boat Pebble Ideal for a quick swim
Seitan Limania Beach Secluded Foot / Boat Pebble A secluded harbour of impeccable beauty.
Sfakia Beach Semi Organised Car / Boat Pebble Small beach ideal for families – Excellent beach as part of a full day tour
Sougia Beach Semi Organised Car / Boat Pebble Swimming Experience Needed – Deep Waters
Stalos Beach Semi Organised Car / Boat Sand Ideal for families – Tourist Infrastructure Nearby
Stavros Beach Organised Car/ Boat Sand Shallow Waters Ideal for Families. The famous spot where “Zorba the Greek” was filmed.
Tavronitis Beach Semi Organised Car / Boat Pebble Ideal for a quick swim
Tersanas Beach Organised Car / Boat Sand Ideal for Families – Tourist infrastructure nearby
Vlites Beach Semi Organised Car / Boat Sand Ideal for Families

 

Exclusive Transfers in Chania

Many of the beaches in Chania that appear on the list above are difficult to reach or demand great driving skills to visit. Our tour agency offers transfer services to Beaches in order to explore our island to the fullest! See our transfer options or contact us for your transfer booking!

Beaches in Chania Crete - swimming in Chania
Beaches in Chania Crete – swimming in Chania

 

Want to explore our island’s beaches? Rent a Car!

Exclusive car deals can be found with the companies we co-operate with. A rental car is a great way to explore our island and take your time discovering all the beauties of Crete at your own pace! Rent a car now!

Best beaches in Chania Crete - Sea excursions in Chania
Best beaches in Chania Crete – Sea excursions in Chania