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CHANIA (Prefecture) CRETE
To the West of the old town of Chania
there are organized beaches with camping areas, bars, tavernas and water sports.
From Agii Apostoli - which can be reached by public transport - and up to Kolymbari
there are the largest tourist centres of the county, Platanias,
Stalos, Agia
Marina, Maleme. To the
West we can see the blue gulf of Kastelli, the most western port of Crete,
which connects with Peloponessos
and Kythira.
The beautiful green villages that are to the east of Chania
with clean sands and clear waters have developed into modern resorts that attract
quite a lot of tourism Kalyves,
Almyrida, Plaka,
Georgioupolis. The western
beaches of Falassarna, Sfinari,
Elafonissi are areas of unique
natural beauty as well as the whole side of the county where in the blue waters
of the Libyan sea the mountains
Lefka Ori are mirrored, are
directed to the nature-loving tourism. Big and small hotels rented apartments
and rooms as well as camping sites on virgin beaches (Glyka Nera, Orthi Ammos)
are available to visitors while the communication among the villages Sfakia,
Loutro, Agia
Roumeli, Sougia, Paleochora
and the isle of Gavdos is succeeded
with boats. The area of Fragokastello,
to the southwest, with the villages in line at the bottom of the mountains, the
gorge of Kallikratis, the field with the great sunshine, the Venetian
castle (1371) and the myth of magic shadows (drossoulites) has some of the
nicest beaches of the Mediterranean.
(text: Roula Kastrinaki)
This text (extract) is cited February 2004 from the Chania
Prefecture Tourism Committee tourist pamphlet.
AGIA MARINA (Village) CHANIA
CHANIA (Municipality) CRETE
1. Nea Chora, Chania Beach (Blue Flag 2002)
2. Chryssi Akti Beach (Blue Flag 2002)
3. Koun Kapi Beach.
HRYSSI AKTI (Beach) CHANIA
MARATHI (Village) AKROTIRI
Marathi has a pleasant, protected beach, where you can play water sports.
NEA KYDONIA (Municipality) CHANIA
1. Agii Apostoli 1 Beach
2. Agii Apostoli 2 Beach.
PACHIA AMMOS (Beach) PELEKANOS
PELEKANOS (Municipality) CHANIA
PLATANIAS (Port) CHANIA
A long, sandy beach extends for miles to the right and left of the
town. The village of Platanias has all kinds of tourist facilities: cafes, restaurants,
hotels, shopping.
STALOS (Village) NEA KYDONIA
AGIA MARINA (Village) CHANIA
The pleasant sandy beach of Agia Marina is just west of the city of Chania and can be reached by public transportation.
AGIA ROUMELI (Village) SFAKIA
In front of Agia Roumeli there is a refreshing pebble beach in a superb
setting with the mountains and the mountain caves right behind it. To the east
of Agia Roumeli, near the church of Agios Pavlos, there is a very good beach in
a similar setting.
BALOS (Beach) CRETE
Across the anchorage, at the end of the Gramvousa Peninsula is the lovely sandy beach of Balos with spectacular clear turquoise water. The path will lead you to the sandy beach of Balos from the top of the peninsula.
ELAFONISSI (Island) CRETE
The islet and surrounding beaches are among the most beautiful on
Crete. The shallow waters are warm and attract swimmers, spear-fishermen, and
windsurfers from all over the world. There are very few facilities in this as
yet undeveloped area.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains images.
FALASSARNA (Beach) CHANIA
The road to Ancient Falasarna winds down to the right and you have
a lovely view of the expansive sandy beach, the small harbour to the left, Gramvousa
peninsula to the right, and the greenhouses on the coastal plain. Continue to
the right and stop where there are two or three tavernas and a small hotel. From
here you may reach the exceptional sandy beaches and the clear water of the area
500 metres below, or continue further to the right to the ancient city of Falasarna
at the end of the dirt road.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains images.
GEORGIOUPOLI (Village) CHANIA
KOLYMBARI (Village) CHANIA
Kolimbari has an attractive pebble beach to the east along Chania
Bay, stretching for a considerable distance. There are also several hotels along
the beach as well as restaurants and cafes in and near Kolimbari.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains images.
MENIES (Settlement) KOLYMBARI
There is a protected bay, a pebble beach, and the boat trip from Kolimbari
is very pleasant.
NOPIGIA (Settlement) MYTHIMNA
Nopigia has a good pebble beach, clear water, and one can find protection
from east winds nearby on the left of the mountains of Spatha. Near the beach
there is a camping ground and some pleasant tavernas.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains images.
PALEOCHORA (Small town) CHANIA
On both sides of the peninsula there are public beaches that have
long, wide stretches of sand.
SOUGIA (Village) CHANIA
Sougia has a long pebble beach with crystal clear waters in front of mountains that drop abruptly to the sea, making the scenery fantastic and dramatic.
GEORGIOUPOLI (Village) CHANIA
AGIOS ONOUFRIOS (Beach) AKROTIRI
FALASSARNA (Beach) CHANIA
GEORGIOUPOLI (Municipality) CHANIA
1. Dramia Beach
2. Mare Monte Beach
3. Georgioupoli Beach.
GEORGIOUPOLI (Village) CHANIA
SFAKIA (Municipality) CHANIA
1. Mavros Limenas Beach
2. Ilingas Beach
FRANGOKASTELLO (Castle) SFAKIA
In front of the castle and the church of Agios Nikitas there is a
pleasant beach with warm, shallow waters. The sandy beach deepens gradually and
is a pleasant playground. Sometimes fierce winds blow in the area. About 600 metres
to the left of the castle there is another sandy beach protected from the winds
by an abrupt drop. The location is known to the locals as Orthi Ammos. You may
reach this beach (that is hidden from the road) by turning right on the first
dirt road on the east exit from Frangokastello.
This text is cited Nov 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains image.
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