Beaches

Gialiskari beach, also called Gianiskari or Dialiskari, is located 3 km east of Palaiochora. In order to get here, you have to follow the road that starts from Palaiochora and heads east towards the villages Anydroi and Prodromi. … Read More

Frangokastello is one of the most interesting spots in Chania … Read More

The beach Menies or Diktinna is located in a small bay, in the northeastern edge of Cape Rodopou. In order to get there, you need to drive through a bumpy dirt road of approximately 17 km, which starts from the village Rodopou and ends at the beach. The road is quite difficult, which makes it prohibitive for conventional cars. This area however, which is included in the Natura 2000 protection network … Read More

Krios is one of the most secluded beaches of Chania located 70 km south west of the main town and close to Paleochora … Read More

The wider area is named Seitan Limania, after the wild landscape, the steep cliffs and the strong sea streams which are very dangerous. Here are situated three parallel narrow coves, well protected from the waves. … Read More

Favorite beach for naturists!
It is a very nice beach with white sand and some smooth and flat rocks in places. Fortunately, there are no facilities nearby, making this secluded beach, one of the latest untouched paradises in Europe. Moreover, since the beach is secluded, you should keep it clean and not littered. … Read More

The sand in Falassarna is whitish, making the water color tropical.
The area around Falassarna is magnificent and is a protected nature reserve. If you have time and are looking for something romantic, you can wait for the sunset, which is considered the best in Crete. How could this not be the best, when being in such an amazing landscape and there is no obstacle between the beach the horizon? … Read More

The Turquoise Paradise!
Balos is surely the mostly photographed beach in Crete, a very favorite subject of all tourist guides for Greece.
The lagoon of Balos has white sand and exotic white, vivid blue and turquoise waters. The sea is very shallow and warm, ideal for young children.The lagoon and the wider area, with rare species of flora and fauna, are protected under the Natura 2000 program. … Read More

Hands down the best of the best. Voted the 2nd best beach in Europe and for a good reason.
White sand-some parts pink, clear blue waters makes tis the perfect beach.
A bit of a drive to get there, but it definitely worth it. … Read More