Turquoise waters lap against the white sandy beaches, that lie to the west of the city: Chrissi Akti, Agia Marina, Ágioi Apóstoloi, Máleme, Kalathás, Stavrós, Plataniás, Kolympári, Falássarna, Agia Rouméli, Souyiá, Ammoúdi, Fínikas, Vótsala, Loutró, Ágios Pávlos, Pachiá Ámmos, Fragokástello and Gávdos are only some of the beaches where you can bask in the sun


How to get to tha beaches
Access to most of the beaches in Chania is easy and quick through the existing road network. The intercity busline of the region covers the area with frequent routes. In some, mainly isolated beaches, the access is possible only by boat or day cruises. So be pasient.. you will be rewarded and you will enjoy their crystal clear waters.
In the field Routes at the end of the article, you can use the map route for information about the route, the distance in kilometers and the time that you will need for every route.

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On the islet of Elafonissi, a beach with crystal clear waters and white sand dunes will take your breath away! The whole area forms part of the NATURA network.


Water sports
Chania is certainly well known for its beautiful coastline, its beaches and its archaeological sites. But it is even more interesting to approach the island by sailing boat. At the Venetian harbour in Chania, you can hire a sailing boat with an experienced captain and enjoy the amazing experience of sailing in the Cretan Sea. Many northern and southern beaches can be approached by kayak, including otherwise inaccessible coves, and sea kayaking offers the opportunity to enjoy swimming there, as well as a chance to get some good exercise. The morphology of the underwater sea bed and the relative shallowness of the sea around the coast of the Prefecture of Chania also offers ideal conditions for a unique scuba diving or snorkeling experience.

Source: GNTO, Prefecture of Chania