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The most famous and most photographed beaches on the island of Crete, known for their exotic water and majestic natural environment, are the heavenly lagoons of Balos at Gramvousa peninsula and Elafonissi, which lie in the southwestern edge of the island. Between them, lies the virgin beaches of ancient Falassarna. For those looking for seclusion, there is the hidden paradise of Kedrodasos and White Lake near Elafonissi and the African seascapes of Agiannis and Lavrakas on Gavdos island.

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Chrissi Akti beach (Golden Beach) in Chania

Chrissi Akti beach (Golden Beach) in Chania

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 2.62 (239 Votes)
The Golden Beach (greek: Hrissi Akti) is located 2.5km west of Chania and a few meters east of Agii Apostoli. It actually consists of two sandy beaches separated by a small hill. The west cove is the main Golden Beach and the east one is called Aptera Beach.

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Menies Beach

Menies Beach

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 4.17 (499 Votes)
Menies or Diktynna is located 45km northwest of Chania, on the northeastern shores of Cape Rodopos and at the exit of Foundas Gorge. It is a lovely secluded beach with pebbles and deep crystal blue waters.

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Aspri Limni beach

Aspri Limni beach

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 2.55 (541 Votes)
Aspri Limni (i.e. White Lake) is one of the most gorgeous beaches in Crete, that almost nobody knows. This is a small secret beach, located 500m west of Chrysoskalitissa monastery and 70km southwest of Chania. Thousands of visitors are attracted by the nearby exotic Elafonissi lagoon, but actually nobody has heard of this magnificent neighboring place.

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Stalos beach

Stalos beach

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 3.60 (398 Votes)
Kato Stalos, which is the coastal part of Stalos, has a fantastic sandy beach. The beach is very well organized and is providing all the possible touristic services. For this reason, the beach is awarded every year with blue flag.

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Marathi Beach

Marathi Beach

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 2.67 (323 Votes)
Marathi hosts two beautiful beaches with fine sand and shallow calm waters, ideal for children. They are very well protected from the winds, as they look to the south and have a nice view of Drapanos Cape and the White Mountains. The beaches are separated by a small pier, which serves as a harbor. It is well organized with all the necessary amenities nearby.

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Domata Beach, Sfakia

Domata Beach, Sfakia

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 3.59 (391 Votes)
The beautiful beach Domata is located 7km east of Sougia and 58km south of Chania, at position Tseses. The beach is the ending point of the wild and rugged gorge of Klados.

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Orthi Ammos beach

Orthi Ammos beach

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 2.87 (670 Votes)
Orthi Ammos is one spectacular sandy and shallow beach, next to Frangokastelo, located 80km south of Chania, at the edge of a big valley with very warm climate. The area is not overdeveloped, in contrary to the touristic area of Frangokastelo.

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Vryssi beach at Chora Sfakion

Vryssi beach at Chora Sfakion

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Chora Sfakíon or Sfakia is a small town on the south coast of Chania. It is the capital of the remote and mountainous region of Sfakia, and is a small town of just 278 inhabitants (2001 census). It lies on the south coast near the end of the Imbros Gorge, 74km south of Chania.

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