Stomio is located 74km south of Chania and 1km north of Chrisoskalitissa monastery., in the wider area of Elafonissi. It is not popular to the visitors of the area, because it looks rocky and usually wavy. The beach has large pebbles and some places with sand. It is a good choice for anybody that wants to stay remote, but not for families. Note that the water here is very cool and the sea is quite deep.
Stomio means mouth and refers to the mouth of the river from village Vathi that exits at this point, the water of which is stored at the local reservoir. The beach is not organized at all, but there is a small tavern nearby. Access to the beach is very easy, since it’s next to the main road that runs from Chania to Chrisoskalitissa / Elafonissi.
Adjacent to Stomio, you’ll see the old plaster factory, which has now been abandoned. Some efforts have been made to reoperate the factory in 2010, but the locals protested against the financial lobbies and prevented its reopening. There is also the scenic chapel og Agii Theodori. On the opposite site of the bay, there is a beautiful pine grove which extends up to the mount.
Nearby places of interest
Straight-line distances
1.9 km
Voulolimni pond
2.2 km
Monastery of Panagia Chrisoskalitissa
2.9 km
Aspri Limni beach
4.5 km
Livadia Beaches
4.8 km
Retzakas Waterfall at Tzitzifia
5.2 km
Michael Archangel church in Kouneni (Vathi)
5.4 km
Church of Saint George in Kouneni (Vathi)
5.6 km
Keramoti Beach
5.7 km
Church of Saint Athanasius in Kefali
6 km
Christ the Savior church at Kefali
6.3 km
Trail E4 Elafonisi - Paleochora
6.4 km
Elafonissi beach
6.5 km
Kedrodasos beach
6.7 km
Xotikospilio Beach
6.7 km
Church of Saint George at Sklavopoula
6.7 km
Panagia church at Sklavopoula
6.8 km
Agios Dikeos range
6.9 km
Elafonissi Lighthouse
Additional Info
- Sea water color: Blue
- Sand type: Pebbles, Rocks in places
- Location: Chania Prefecture, West Crete, Kissamos Area
- Depth: Deep
- Sea surface: Usually wavy
- Crowds: Quiet
- Other Information: Nudism friendly, Ideal for snorkeling / spearfishing
- Accessibility: Paved road






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