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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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Vlites beach

Vlites beach

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Vlites beach is a well protected beach in the large bay of Souda, about 5 km east of Chania city, and is the longest beach of the bay. It is actually the long beach formed north of the mouth of the Moronis River and reaches north to the Souda War Cemetery.

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Halikia beach in Paleochora

Halikia beach in Paleochora

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Votsala or Halikia are located after the west end of Paleochora harbor, 79km south of Chania city, next to the exit of Kakodiakianos River, and extend for about 1km to the east. Halikia and Pahia Ammos are the two main beaches in Paleohora town. Halikia has round pebbles and is well organized and preferred mainly by Greeks than the sandy beach of Pahia Ammos

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Xotikospilio Beach

Xotikospilio Beach

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Xotikospilio (i.e. the cave of elfs) is located 70km southwest of Chania, 30km south of Kissamos and 1.5 km northwest of Keramoti village. It is named after the small cave next to it where locals have seen elfs!

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Mashali beach

Mashali beach

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Thousands of visitors, descending the Samaria gorge, reach Agia Roumeli every day and enjoy their bath in the main beach, Gialos, stretching in front of the taverns. However, there are some very nice and quiet beaches around, one could explore. One of these beaches is Mashali and is actually the west part of the bay of Agia Roumeli.

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Skotini beach at Ravdoucha

Skotini beach at Ravdoucha

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The beautiful beach of Skotini is located at the Cape Sideris, between Ravdoucha and Agios Vasilios, just before Panagia Myrtidiotissa at Choni, at the exit of a small and quite steep gorge. You can reach the beach by walking the impressive path that starts from the area of Saint Marina.

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Leska beach

Leska beach

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Some meters west of Koutelos beach, there is the secluded beach of Leska. Its name means “Steep Place” or “trap” in Cretan dialect and is taken after the steep cliffs around the beach. It is a pebbly beach with sand in some places, while on the west there is a very small cove with stony seabed. It can be accessed mainly on boat, as walking along the coast from Koutelos beach is risky due to the collapsing grounds and the high cliffs.

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Kritama beach

Kritama beach

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Kritama Beach is located on the southern coastline of the Chania regional unit, within the boundaries of the Skaloti community in the province of Sfakia.

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Avlaki beach at Katholiko

Avlaki beach at Katholiko

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The beach Avlaki is located at the exit of the gorge Avlaki in Arkoudovounia area, Cape Meleha, about 16km east of Chania. The access (especially the return) is quite arduous, as it takes about an hour's walking on downhill cobblestone path.

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