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28 EXPLORE / CRETE BEACHES

OUR INSIDER TIPS

TOP 10

WORLD-CLASS

BEACHES IN

CHANIA & LASITHI

The sheer size and variety of welcoming bays, beaches
and coves on Crete can be overwhelming – that’s why we’ve
asked those in the know for their expert tips.

BY SOPHIA McCONNELL

CRETE IS THE LARGEST ISLAND IN GREECE, boasting 1,046 km
of coastline with hundreds of incredible beaches, each unique in its
beauty. Here are some of the very best beaches in the prefectures
of Chania and Lasithi in western and eastern Crete respectively.

1. FALASSARNA 2. SEITAN LIMANIA
Easily accessible, Falassar- Located close to Chania air-
na is situated in a beautiful fer- port and all but hidden away
tile plain near the village of Plat- in the rocky coastline, this gor-
anos, 58 km west of Chania. geous pebbly beach has incred-
Declared as one of the clean- ibly blue, deep waters. Make
est beaches in Greece, it wel- sure you bring food and water
comes visitors who flock to en- as there are no amenities on
joy the pure soft golden sand the beach, and wear sensible
and incredibly clear turquoise shoes as the descent is rocky.
waters in what is a truly idyllic You’ll nevertheless be reward-
spot whose sunsets are cele- ed for your efforts by the calm
brated. You’ll find a handful of waters and stunning scenery.
traditional tavernas in the sur-
rounding area as well as the ru- 3. AGIOS PAVLOS
ins of ancient Falassarna, once In addition to its imposing Right: Just
58km west
a powerful city-state with a re- sand dunes, striking sea caves, of Chania, @COURTESY OF KATIE TEAGUE
Falassarna
markable enclosed port which whitewashed rocks and trans- beach boasts
flourished mainly during the lucent waters, the partially or- golden soft sand
and incredibly
Hellenistic period. ganized beach of Agios Pavlos clear waters.
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