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Chania beaches

The beaches of Chania are among the best known in Crete and stand out for their turquoise waters and distinctive natural landscapes. On the western side of the region lie the Balos lagoon on the Gramvousa Peninsula, Elafonissi at the southwestern edge of Crete and the extensive sandy shores of Falassarna. More secluded choices include Kedrodasos and Aspri Limni, while the wild beaches of Agiannis and Lavrakas are found on the island of Gavdos.

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Kalami Beach

Kalami Beach

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Kalami village is located 15km east of Chania, on the southern coast of Souda Bay and near the village Megala Chorafia. It has a spectacular view over the Bay and the fort of Souda. It is also close to the ancient city of Aptera and the Turkish forts of Intzedin and Palekastro.

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Anydri beaches (Gialiskari)

Anydri beaches (Gialiskari)

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The secluded beaches by village Anidri, known as Gialiskari or Dialiskari, are surely some of the most beautiful beaches of Crete. Gialiskari is located 4km east of Paleochora and 80km South of Chania. The beaches are the easternmost beaches of the coasts of Paleochora, having an overall length of 18km.

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Kolimbari beach

Kolimbari beach

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Kolimbari is fairly well developed, mainly due to the beautiful long beach that stretches in front of the village and extends east to Tavronitis. The beach in Kolimbari is sandy and in some places has small pebbles. The water is deep, but usually wavy (like all the open beaches of northern Crete).

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Nopigia Beach

Nopigia Beach

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The seaside village of Nopigia is located 6km east of Kissamos and 30km west of Chania. It is built on the east side of the Kissamos Bay, next to the basis of Rodopos Cape and after the east end of Drapanias beach.

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Pahia Ammos beach, Paleochora

Pahia Ammos beach, Paleochora

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The beach of Pahia Ammos (i.e. Coarse Sand) is located on the west side of Paleochora, 79km south of Chania. Pahia Ammos has been awarded with a blue flag, which confirms that this is a safe and clean beach.

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Agios Onoufrios Beach

Agios Onoufrios Beach

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Agios Onoufrios is a small seaside village of Akrotiri, which is located 8km north of Chania and close to Kounoupidiana. The village is actually a suburb of Chania, since it is very close to the city. It is named after the small chapel next to the beach that is dedicated to St. Onoufrios and celebrated on June 12.

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Agios Charalambos beach

Agios Charalambos beach

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The cove of Agios Charalambos is located next to the hotel of Vritomartis exclusively for nudists. They are located 1.5km east of Chora Sfakion and 75km south of Chania, in an area with several adjacent pebbly beaches.

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Viena Beach (Krios Lake)

Viena Beach (Krios Lake)

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The Lake of Krios or Viena is located 10km west of Paleochora and 90km south of Chania. The beach is on the part of the European footpath E4 that links Paleochora and Elafonisi.

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