Plakaki beach at Paleochora
Plakaki is the westernmost cove formed between Paleochora and Grammenos. It is hidden by the rocks and well protected from the winds.
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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Manovas beach (Kouroupitos)
The beach Manovas is located just 500 meters south of the famous Seitan Limania beach at cape Akrotiri or Melecha and has a western orientation. It is formed in a deep ravine at the westernmost end of cape Akrotiri.
Psilos Volakas beach
Psilos Volakas is the most popular of the nearby beaches that you will find in the west, after the small Kalamia beach, about 1.5km west of Paleochora.
Trochalou beach
the small beach of Trochalou, which resembles the nearby Psilos Volakas, in a much more rocky version with large pebbles.
Sfakos beach
Sfakos is located between Menies and Kolymbari. It is one of the most isolated beaches in Crete, as access from land is possible, but very difficult. Almost exclusively, most people come to it by boat from nearby Kolymbari or other beaches near Chania.
Agios Ioannis beach at Krios
On the eastern side of Vroulia Bay, between the magnificent Kedrodasos and the church of Agios Ioannis, near the cape of Krios, a series of small secluded beaches are formed where you will most likely be isolated. However, you should be aware that there are no trees and no natural shade.
Vraskos beach
Vraskos beach is located in a secluded location at the exit of a small gorge between Koutalis and Almyrida, in the vicinity of Kokkinos Chorio. The wider area is full of fantastic caves.
Limnionari beach
Limnionari or Agios Georgios beach is located in one of the most isolated areas of Crete. It is formed in a narrow bay at the exit of the Agios Georgios gorge, which starts south of the now deserted monastery of Saint George in Menies.
