Top Things to do in Chania Prefecture
Things to do in Chania Prefecture, Crete: The Best Beaches
Discover the best top things to do in Chania Prefecture, Greece including Kouloura Beach, Orthis Amnos, Elafonissi Beach, Balos Lagoon, Marathi Beach, Paralia Agias Marinas, Kedrodasos Beach, Frangokastello Beach, Falassarna Beach, Kalivaki Beach.
Restaurants in Chania Prefecture
1. Kouloura Beach
2. Orthis Amnos
3. Elafonissi Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14,358 reviews
Reviewed By Caligaltraveler
We rented a car from Chania and took this amazing drive to the countryside. The drive was quite long but so scenic and amazing. We stopped along the way and enjoyed the roadside vendors. Bought some delicious olive oils and olives. The eateries along the way were small, authentic and affordable. Once we arrived at the beach we were stunned. The water was crystal clear with no rocks or seaweed. You could wade out quite far before it got deep so this would be a very safe beach for kids. The beach sand was soft and clear of any debris and the colors of the water turning pink as the waves crashed really was spectacular. A must see and one of the highlights of our trip!
4. Balos Lagoon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10,155 reviews
Reviewed By marcotL403QV - Rome, Italy
The most beautiful beach in Creta (together with Elafonisi) and famous for its wild nature, with turquoise waters and white sands turning to amazing shades of pink in some places. Waters are shallow, perfect for kids and lovely for grownups too. A legendary lagoon is also worth stopping by. Beware the boats throwing thousands of tourists in the middle of the day, although that is a very practical way to reach the place without going by car on a bumpy road. Ferries go back and forth from Kissamos port, but there are multiple trips during summer time, so I’d recommend to take the earliest trip available and then move to the island of Gramvousa nearby when the beach gets too crowded !
5. Marathi Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 495 reviews
Reviewed By Radles
We came to this spot to hire a rental boat for a few hours. We used Minoan Marathi Water Sports who have a hit on the beach. It’s a family run business - a really kind Landry, her husband and nephew provide boat rentals for 85 euros ( that was including our fuel) for 4 hours. Their service was excellent. Don’t get duped by more aggressive boat hire places situated by the car parks. The beach itself soft sand, with a few pebbles at the shore. The water is crystal clear and the perfect thing is there aren’t too many hidden rocks making it ideal for you to hire a boat and go around on your own. We swam in secluded coves and explored the coastline with our three teenage kids. One of the highlights of our trip.
6. Paralia Agias Marinas
7. Kedrodasos Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 545 reviews
One of the best beaches in Chania prefecture, quite untouched and unexplored. Many travelers use the area around the beach as a free camping spot. It is actually a cedar forest next to the beach. It is also a favorite beach for naturists. The road up to Elafonisi is quite good and then you need to take a non asphalt road for about 10 minutes. Then you also need to take a walk path for another 15-20 minutes. No matter the time you will need to go there, it's sure that you will enjoy that unique beach.
Reviewed By MrJDB - London, United Kingdom
Made the mistake of going to Elafonisi first which was beautiful but very very overcrowded with shallow waters. This beach is an absolute stunner; peaceful and an amazing landscape of trees and rocks down to the shoreline. Pack a lunch and water for a day of bliss.
8. Frangokastello Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 642 reviews
Reviewed By patglynn - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
A lovely little secluded beach. Hardly anyone else there when we were there; the water’s clear and warm and there’s a few Greek tavernas within walking distance! A great place!
9. Falassarna Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,518 reviews
Reviewed By DustinhoRoadinho - Zurich, Switzerland
Falassarna Beach: After my last visit last year here I went here again to visit my absolut favorite beach. Of course there is Balos Lagoon, Elafonissi and so on , but Falassarna is just perfect. 15 min by car from Kissamos, super crystal clear water (snorchling recommended :)) you can have there umbrellas if you want, water sport (Jet ski etc), (surf spot for kite and surfing), you can also have it a bit more quiet. There are areas without umbrellas, natural places with rocks and stony formation. Good to travel in corona time because it is reachable in 15min from Kissamos. (no crowded ship tours needed) Although I was there last year (without Corona) and these year, it seemed for me also last year that Falassarna is not overwhelmingly overcrowded like Elafonissi or Baloos or Gramvousa. You have few Tavernakis here also. Amazing view from the top, natural sites and small dunes, rocky formation, crystal clear water, not too many people. Also stay till sunset..really, amazing, just amazing. I will return to Falassarna next year for sure. It is my favorite beach
10. Kalivaki Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
.A quiet, sandy beach, shallow water, great for children, with 2 beach bars and groups of sun beds. With rivers at either end of the sheltered cove, the beach is known locally as the "cold beach". You can work out why!You can also walk up the small church on the headland, snorkel or swim off the rocks, and visit the ancient ruins or the World War II gun embankments.
