Best Chania Beaches

Location: 82 km southwest of Chania Town
Description: Elafonisi is regarded as one of the most breathtaking beaches in Crete. It is world-known for its pink sand, which is a result of seashells being crumbled naturally.

Location: 60 km northwest of Chania Town
Description: Balos is an amazing beach on the northwesternmost spot of Chania. It is accessed through a track road or by boat from Kissamos.

Location: 58 km west of Chania
Description: Falassarna is a lovely tourist resort with a long sandy beach. It lies on the northwestern spot of Crete. The area is filled with olive groves and other vegetation. 

Location: 80 km southeast of Chania Town
Description: This long and sandy beach is located on the southern side of Crete, in front of an imposing Venetian Castle.

Location: 80 km south west of Chania Town
Description: Pahia Ammos is the most popular beach close to Paleochora, on the southern side of Crete. It is organized and has golden sand.

Location: 37 km southeast of Chania Town
Description: Georgioupolis is a long and sandy beach that is frequented by hundreds in summer. It is well-organized and many accommodations are located around it.

Location: 72 km southeast of Chania Town
Description: This small beach is located within walking distance from the village of Sfakia. It has a pebbly coast and is organized with umbrellas and sunbeds.

Location: 3 km west of Chania Town
Description: This sandy beach is popular in summer due to its closeness to Chania Town. Several amenities can be found at it, including sunbeds, beach bars, and restaurants. 

Location: 12 km east of Chania Town
Description: Loutraki has crystal and shallow waters, which make it perfect for families with kids. Its location shields it from winds.

Location: 16 km west of Chania Town
Description: Maleme Beach is located in the namesake village. Its ambiance is tranquil and the waters are azure.

Location: 7 km east of Chania Town
Description: The beach of Souda is pretty popular due to its closeness to Chania Town. It serves as a nice base for excursions in the wider area.

Location: 9 km west of Chania Town
Description: This is a popular tourist resort, whose bars and clubs are a great pole of attraction for the youth of Chania. It has many tourist and water sports facilities, and the beach is well-organized.

Location: 35 km west of Chania Town
Description: Drapanias is a sandy and pebbly beach close to Kissamos, the second biggest village of Chania Prefecture. As it doesn't have many tourist facilities, it provides a relaxing spot that is ideal for families with children.

Location: 80 km south of Chania Town
Description: Finikas is a remote partly organized beach in southern Crete, which is ideal for snorkeling and spearfishing. From here, you can go on short boat trips to Loutro or Marmara Beach. 

Location: 80 km southwest of Chania Town
Description: A complex of three secluded beaches near Paleochora, Gialiskari has soft pebbles and clear blue waters. It lies at the exit of Anydri Gorge.

Location: 73 km south east of Chania Town
Description: Glyka Nera is a narrow, secluded bay close to Sfakia, on the southern side of Chania. It is the ideal place for total isolation and the wild landscape amazes visitors.

Location: 1 km west of Chania Town
Description: This is the closest beach to Chania Town, within walking distance from the city center. It is well-organized and it gets popular in the summer.

Location: 75 km southwest of Chania Town
Description: Located within a short distance of Paleochora, Grammeno is a complex of two beaches, a pebbly and a sandy one, separated by a verdant promontory. Both boast pristine blue waters and are organized, but there are also some more secluded parts.

Location: 7 km west of Chania Town
Description: A golden sandy beach close to Chania Town, Kalamaki is a popular and organized tourist resort.

Location: 15 km northeast of Chania Town
Description: This is a lovely beach resort on the peninsula of Akrotiri, at a close distance from Chania Town.

Location: 20 southeast of Chania Town
Description: This is a picturesque tourist resort close to Chania Town. Well-developed with many tourist facilities, Kalyves has a long, golden beach.

Location: 17 km southeast of Chania Town
Description: Kiani Akti is a beautiful beach between the popular resorts of Kalami and Kalyves, southeast of Chania Town.

Location: 41 km west of Chania Town
Description: This long and sandy beach is located close to the center of Kissamos. It is surrounded by some fish taverns and small hotels.

Location: 24 km west of Chania Town
Description: Kolimbari is a pebbly beach with crystal water. Tourism is not very developed there, so it provides a calm environment to its visitors.

Location: 75 km south of Chania Town
Description: Koutelos is a secluded beach close to the stunning Venetian Castle and the beach of Frangokastello.

Location: 70 km southwest of Chania Town
Description: Krios is a secluded beach west of Paleochora, southern Crete. It is slightly organized and has a beach bar.

Location: 14 east of Chania Town
Description: This is a picturesque, organized beach with a sandy coast and crystal waters. It is an ideal choice for families with kids.

Location: 1 km west of Chania
Description: Nea Chora is the closest beach to Chania Town, as one can reach it on foot from the city center! Due to its location, it gets very popular in summer.

Location: 70 km south of Chania Town
Description: A small secluded beach with lovely azure waters and spectacular sand dunes, Orthi Ammos is located close to Frangokastello, in southern Chania.

Location: 60 km southwest of Chania Town
Description: Sfinari is a secluded beach on the western coast of Crete. It is pebbly and some trees along the shore provide ample shade. It is well-connected to Chania Town and Kissamos, and it is a great getaway from more crowded destinations.

Location: 60 km southwest of Chania Town
Description: Sougia is a fantastic and popular pebbly beach in remote southern Chania, with beautiful waters, tourist amenities, free space for bathers, and a section used by naturists.

Location: 7.5 km west of Chania Town
Description: A long seashore near the town of Chania, Stalos provides fine sand, clear waters, a family-friendly environment, and both organized and non-organized spots for bathers.

Location: 16 km northeast of Chania Town
Description: Stavros is a beautiful beach with clean waters, beach sand, and sunbeds for rent. It has hosted the historic dancing scene from Zorba The Greek.

Location: 20 km west of Chania Town
Description: Tavronitis is a calm beach between Chania Town and Kissamos, the two largest villages in this prefecture of Crete.

Location: 70 km south of Chania Town
Description: Tripiti is a secluded beach on the southern side of Crete, right at the end of Tripiti Gorge. The nearest villages are Sougia and Agia Roumeli.

Location: 70.5 km southwest of Chania Town
Description: Votsalo (or Halikia) is a small beach on the southern side of Chania, with large pebbles, clear blue waters, a stone-filled seabed, sunbed pairs, and sun umbrellas.

Location: 11.5 km west of Chania Town
Description: The famous Platanias is a long sandy shore with clear waters, sun loungers, sun umbrellas, beach bars, and free space for bathers.

Location: 71 km southwest of Chania Town
Description: Paleochora is a long, sandy shore with clear waters, lots of sun loungers, and watersport amenities. Beach bars lie nearby, too.

Location: 22 km east of Chania Town
Description: Almyrida Beach is a serene sandy beach in the village of the same name, east of Chania. It features two small bays that merge into one long beach that offers a relaxing time under the sun and plenty of opportunities for diving, surfing and family fun!

Location: 56 km south of Chania Town
Description: Agia Roumeli Beach probably boasts one of the most breathtaking natural landscapes in Crete, as it combines stunning views of the White Mountains with the azure waters of the Libyan Sea. Located at the exit of the Samaria Gorge, it has retained a unique air of authenticity.

Location: 73 km southeast of Chania Town
Description: Filaki is one of the nudist-friendly beaches in Crete. Its isolated location and rugged natural environment create a wonderful ambiance for some moments of relaxation.

Location: 76 km southwest of Chania Town
Description: Kedrodasos is an untouched paradise in the southwest of Chania, right next to Elafonisi Beach. It is a sandy haven that is surrounded by lush green cedar trees, an image taken from a movie scene!

Location: 3 km east of Chania Town
Description: Kouloura Beach is the favorite pool of Halepa’s residents! It is a small closed-off natural lagoon formed by a cluster of rocks in the shores of Halepa in Chania. It is unorganized, without an entrance, however it resembles an actual pool!

Location: Outside the eastern walls enclosing Old Chania Town
Description: The sandy Koum Kapi Beach stretches right outside the eastern walls enclosing the Old Town of Chania. Even though it is not organized, many cafes lie nearby.

Location: 14 km northeast of Chania Town
Description: Macherida is a small secluded bay northeast of the main city. It is a sandy shore with crystal-clear pristine waters that got its name from the Greek word for knife.

Location: 85 km south of Chania Town
Description: Marmara Beach is located on the exit of the Aradena Gorge, south of Chania. It is a small pebbly beach with charming caves next to it that are waiting to be explored!

Location: 45 km northwest of Chania Town
Description: Menies is a secluded bayis an unorganized paradise, with deep blue waters and sand and pebbles! Even though small in size, it holds a history dating back to ancient times!

Location: 31 km west of Chania Town
Description: Stretching around 6 km east of Kissamos, Nopigia is a long sandy beach that gets more rocky towards its eastern edge. It lends itself to quiet, relaxing holidays.