Beaches

Among the many beaches of the prefecture, you will find some of the most beautiful beaches of Crete. Beaches with an infinity beauty, exotic, that compete with the world’s best beaches. However, the sea of Crete, just as is the case with many other Greek seas, are safe with warm and crystal-clear waters.

Tersanas beach

Tersanas beach is located on the west coast of the peninsula of Akrotiri, just 500m from our complex. Among the cliffs of the Akrotiri peninsula, nature has created a picturesque, small, sheltered cove with shallow waters. Within the cove, there are two beaches, separated each other by the rocky coast, both very well protected from winds and waves. Tersanas is a place you should not miss, especially on windy days. Quiet beach suitable for children.

Stavros Beach

Stavros is a seaside resort located on the north coast of the peninsula of Akrotiri. It is 2 km away from Chrysiida Luxury Suites. Stavros is the famous beach from the movie Zorba the Greek. Quiet beach suitable for children.

Seitan Limania

Seitan Limania is a well-hidden corner of the northeast side of the Akrotiri peninsula. There you will find a beach that differs from other beaches. Nature created three inlets between the steep cliffs of the peninsula. In one of them is located the well-hidden beach.

Marathi Beach

Marathi is located in the southeastern part of the peninsula of Akrotiri in Chania. A crystal-clear sea and two waveless beaches. The taverns and cafes by the sea, over viewing to the coasts and the mountains across the bay of Souda.

Kalathas Beach

Kalathas beach is located to the west coast of Akrotiri.  Kalathas beach is one of your choices in Akrotiri. This beach is being visited mostly by those who staying or living somewhere around.

Loutraki Beach

Loutraki is located in the southeastern part of the peninsula of Akrotiri.Loutraki beach is a waveless beach with fine sand, between the rocky shore of the bay.

Balos & Gramvousa

Balos is an exotic beach-lagoon formed between the peninsula of Gramvousa and cape Tigani , and Gramvousa (Imeri Gramvousa) is one of the two islands just across, while further north lies a second island, named Agria Gramvousa .

The beach-lagoon as well as the island of Imeri Gramvousa can be reached by cruise ship that departs from the port of Kissamos. Also you have the ability to come here by yourself, driving up to a point and then continuing on foot.

Falassarna

Falassarna (or Falasarna) is located in the western part of the prefecture of Chania, Crete, about 53 km from the city of Chania and 13 km from the town of Kissamos. Crystal clear waters, aquamarine sea and fine golden sand, are those which characterize Falasarna, which is considered to be one of the best beaches in the prefecture of Chania and all over Crete.

Elafonissi

Elafonissi is something like an island and a peninsula, because to reach the island you have to walk through the sea. It is located in the southwest end of the prefecture of Chania, Crete, about 70km from the city of Chania.

Elafonisi is a place of an exceptional natural beauty, and it has been included in the Natura 2000 Protection Program (One of the reasons Elafonisi is included in the protected areas of Natura, is that here lay the Caretta-Caretta turtles). That’s why it is such a popular destination in the prefecture of Chania, and a top of the top beach destinations all over Crete.

What characterizes the area of Elafonissi and makes it such an exotic place, are the little sand islets formed, the shallow turquoise waters of the sea, which at a point looks like a lagoon, and certainly the fine white sand, pinkish at several spots because of the crushed shell powder.

If you are traveling as a family, can rest assured that your kids will love it, and you’ll feel more confident about them as they are in the water.

Tips:

• Don’t go to Elafonisi on a windy day. Because if it is blowing, the wind will constantly bring the sand on your body and your eyes. You will live an experience not so pleasant. You will not be able to relax for a moment (Ignore this advice if it’s the last day of your holidays. Elafonissi worth a visit, whether blows or not!)
• Take your umbrella and perhaps a rattan, especially if you have children. You may not find free sun beds and umbrellas.
• It is forbidden to take with you the pink sand.
• Free camping on the beach is prohibited.