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Nea Chora, a picturesque sandy beach, lies just a kilometer west of Chania city center along Akti Papanikoli Street, opposite the Lazaretta islet. A short 15-minute stroll from Chania’s old harbor, this beach boasts a well-maintained main area with several facilities at hand. While mostly sandy, Nea Chora also features rocky patches. It’s the perfect spot for those who prefer to stay nearby the city center. East of the beach, you can still spot the old soap factory’s towering chimney and the former sanatorium of Chania. Nea Chora is a favorite among locals for its seafood taverns, but there are also plenty of restaurants, snack bars, and cafes to choose from. Every summer, the beach hosts the “Sardine Festival”, complete with traditional music, dancing, and free fish for attendees.
Kladissos beach
Further along the river Kladisos, a second beach unfolds all the way up to Aptera beach. Kladisos beach is a lengthy sandy bay, interspersed with pebbly areas. Despite its proximity to Chania and its appealing beauty, the beach remains relatively secluded and unspoiled. The simplest way to access this beach is by crossing the Kladisos river via the pedestrian bridge.
There are various activities available at Nea Chora beaches, including swimming, sunbathing, beach volleyball, and water sports such as jet skiing and parasailing.
Yes, there are several restaurants and cafes located near Nea Chora beaches, offering a variety of food and drinks.
Yes, it is generally safe to swim at Nea Chora beaches. However, it is always important to be aware of any potential hazards such as strong currents or jellyfish.
Yes, there are lifeguards on duty at Nea Chora beaches during the summer months.
No, there is no fee to access Nea Chora beaches.
Yes, pets are not allowed on Nea Chora beaches during the summer months. However, there are designated areas where pets are allowed outside of the Nea Chora beaches area.
Yes, there is parking available near Nea Chora beaches, although it can be limited during peak season.
The water colour of the Nea Chora beaches is blue.
The Nea Chora beaches has sand, with rocks in some places.
The water at the Nea Chora beaches is shallow.
The surface of the sea at the Nea Chora beaches is usually calm.
Yes, the Nea Chora beaches is a crowded place.
The Nea Chora beaches has accommodation options, food and water nearby, umbrellas and beds, sports facilities, a lifeguard, showers, and a Blue Flag.
The Nea Chora beaches can be accessed by bus services, a paved road, and is handicap friendly.
Yes, there is tree shade available at the Nea Chora beaches.
Find below list of things to do near Nea Chora beach:
Enjoy an adventure on a semi-submersible boat, immersed in nearly 1.5 meters of water. This modern version of a glass-bottom boat can accommodate up to 12 passengers and 1 crew member. Enjoy views of the sea bottom while looking through large glass windows, safe and dry in your comfortable seat.
See marine life, such as the loggerhead sea turtle, bottom feeders, and a variety of fish. Take in panoramic views of the old harbor with its original Venetian structures and its lighthouse. Within the 35 minutes of the tour, you spend about 25 minutes going all around the old port, and 10 minutes more outside of it (until the rocky wave thruster).
Join this incredible journey on a semi-submarine vehicle for a closer look at the magical underwater world. Gain a better understanding of the significance of the sea environment.
Embark on a guided hike in the Samariá Gorge on a day trip from Rethymno or Chania. Get your daily dose of exercise, enjoy the panoramic views and take a swim.
Discover the longest gorge in Europe, an area of stunning natural beauty. See its many flowers and herbs and the crystal-clear spring waters that flow from the mountains.
Following an early morning pickup from the nearest point to your accommodation in Rethymno or Chania, travel through the mountains passing the plateau of Omalos.
Arrive at some wooden stairs at the start of Samariá Gorge. You can opt to start the walk straight away or get some breakfast at the taverna before you begin. Hike for approximately 6-7 hours and experience the magnificent landscape on a 16-kilometer walk.
Once you have finished the hike, there will be ample time for a swim and lunch at a taverna in Agia Roumeli.
When you choose to snorkel with Chania Diving, you can be sure that you are getting the best service and experience available.
Our staff are passionate about snorkeling and the marine environment, and strive to provide our customers with the best and unparalleled Snorkeling in Chania experience possible.
Enjoy swimming on the surface of the water in our 4 hours tour and explore the beautiful waters of Chania with it’s crystal-clear waters and experience some of the best snorkeling sites that can be only in Chania, such as Marathi Island, Minewaska Shipwreck, Blue Wall, Blue Cave and the Canaries.
All of these sites feature stunning reefs, variety of sponges, abundant marine life and breathtaking views.
Snorkeling is a very relaxing and the same time enjoyable experince for all level of swimmers and all ages up to 6 years old.
After gathering at the tour meeting point, begin your adventurous fishing trip with some of the best fishermen in Chania. Departing from the shore, your skippers and experienced fishermen will take you off the coast and out to the open water.
Once out at sea your guides will show you different techniques such as jigging, spinning, and bottom fishing. Your main targets throughout the experience will be groupers, snappers, dentex, squid, and other smaller fish.
Your guides will provide you with all the fishing equipment necessary to best enjoy this experience. Once you are done learning how to fish from the finest fishermen in Crete, your boat returns to shore where you’ll disembark.
Our tour starts at noon, we pick you up from your accommodation and bring you to Falasarna, one of the 10 best beaches in Europe at the most western point of Crete. A snow-white sand beach, famous for the clear turquoise blue sea. There you can enjoy an afternoon swim, use the sunbeds and relax by the beach and choose from a big selection of cocktails culminating in an enchanting sunset overlooking the shores of Falasarna.
We start around 16:30 from your hotel in Chania area.
Return to the hotel around 21.30.
With beautiful waters and a legendary coastline, northwest Crete is an ideal location for getting on the water—if you have a boat to spare. This half-day boat rental makes getting on the water as easy as possible: board your 16-foot boat (five meters) with a 30-horsepower engine and explore the east side of Chania at your leisure. A boating license is not required. A half-day boat rental from Kalyves in Crete Rent a 16-foot boat (five meters) boat with 30 horsepower Explore the east side of Chana at your leisure Don’t stress about packing gear: Use of snorkeling gear included
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Find below the list of hotels near Nea Chora beach:
Set within the Nea Hora district in Chania Town, Aquadia Beach Apartment has air conditioning, a patio, and city views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
The apartment with a terrace and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment.
A bicycle rental service is available at the apartment.
Popular points of interest near Aquadia Beach Apartment include Nea Chora Beach, Municipal Art Gallery of Chania and Firkas Fortress. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 14 km from the accommodation.
Boasting sea views, BeCrete – vista Lazareta offers accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 100 metres from Nea Chora Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
This air-conditioned apartment is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a satellite flat-screen TV, a dining area, a kitchen with a dishwasher, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment.
At the apartment guests are welcome to take advantage of beauty services. Guests can enjoy the infinity pool at BeCrete – vista Lazareta.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kladissos Beach, Chryssi Akti and Municipal Art Gallery of Chania. The nearest airport is Chania International, 14 km from BeCrete – vista Lazareta, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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Situated in Chania Town, 100 metres from Nea Chora Beach and 600 metres from Kladissos Beach, Rika’s Sea View Apartment features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a patio.
The apartment features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
Popular points of interest near the apartment include Chryssi Akti, Municipal Art Gallery of Chania and Firkas Fortress. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 14 km from Rika’s Sea View Apartment.
Located in Chania Town, 100 metres from Nea Chora Beach and 600 metres from Kladissos Beach, Rika’s seaside apartments offers air conditioning. It features inner courtyard views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views.
Staff at the apartment are always available to provide guidance at the reception.
Popular points of interest near Rika’s seaside apartments include Chryssi Akti, Municipal Art Gallery of Chania and Firkas Fortress. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 14 km from the accommodation.
Situated in Chania Town, 100 metres from Nea Chora Beach and 2.8 km from Kladissos Beach, Rika’s Luxury seaside apartment features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation provides a patio.
The apartment with a terrace and sea views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment.
The apartment can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area.
Popular points of interest near Rika’s Luxury seaside apartment include Municipal Art Gallery of Chania, Firkas Fortress and Mitropoleos Square. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 14 km from the accommodation.
Located in Chania Town, 100 metres from Nea Chora Beach and 500 metres from Kladissos Beach, Avanti Chania Luxury Apartment provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. It is situated 1.4 km from Chryssi Akti and features a lift.
The apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views.
Popular points of interest near the apartment include Municipal Art Gallery of Chania, Firkas Fortress and Mitropoleos Square. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 14 km from Avanti Chania Luxury Apartment.
Find below list of beaches near Nea Chora beach:
Lazaretta islet, situated across Nea Chora, functioned as a leprosarium for the Venetians in the 17th century, similar to most islets in Crete’s cities. Its moniker is derived from Lazarus, whom the Roman Catholic Church recognizes as the lepers’ patron saint.
Historically, it has been identified as a burial site, presumably for patients, and the site still exhibits the remnants of buildings that the Turks demolished in 1645 to install a sizeable cannon to assist their siege of Chania’s stronghold at the harbour entrance. In certain areas, fragments of bombs dropped during the German military operations in World War II can still be observed.
The islet is home to a Saint Nicholas shrine, constructed by a local man in 1954. This man suffered a sunstroke on the island but was able to swim to Nea Chora and survive. The island features a small sandy beach, favored for snorkeling and often visited by local diving schools and seafaring tour boats. In the 1950s, long-distance competitive swimmers frequently selected Lazaretta as their starting point for races, with the inner harbour of Chania serving as the finish line.
Situated 2.5km west of Chania city and just east of Agii Apostoli, you’ll find the glistening Golden Beach, or Hrissi Akti as it’s known in Greek. It’s essentially two sandy beaches separated by a rocky outcrop. The western cove is the primary Golden Beach, while the eastern one is the quieter Aptera beach. The west bay is the more popular of the two, boasting excellent facilities such as umbrellas, lifeguards, showers, cafes, water sports and more. Its fine golden sand and shallow waters are particularly appealing to families with young children, and there’s even a playground nearby.
Aptera beach, on the other side of the rocky divide, offers a more tranquil experience. It’s less developed and has the remnants of the Aptera Beach hotel which was abandoned in the late 90s due to financial difficulties. This beach is perfect for those looking for solitude and is conveniently close to Chania.
The entire Agii Apostoli area is dotted with small parks filled with pine and eucalyptus trees. Access to Golden Beach is easy, either by bus from Chania or by foot.
Situated at the eastern edge of the scenic port of Chania, in front of the historical Bedouin district, is Kum Kapi Beach. This location was once inhabited by African economic migrants who lived in rush-made huts during the Ottoman period, having initially arrived on the island as slaves. Presently, the only visible structures are a long coastal street lined with cafes and nightclubs, with no huts in sight. The area derives its name from the Turkish phrase Kum Kapisi, translating to the Gate of Sand, which was a gate on the Venetian Walls adjacent to this sandy beach.
Kum Kapi Beach stretches for approximately 1km to the east beneath a pedestrian road. In previous years, the beach was a popular swimming spot in Chania, but the deteriorating quality of seawater led to swimming being banned. Recent developments in the biological cleaning infrastructure of Chania city have improved the water quality, making it safe for swimming according to the city’s Water Supply and Sewerage Authority. However, Kum Kapi Beach remains unorganized and is still not trusted by locals.
To the west, the ocean meets the road’s wall with no beach in between. On the east side, a strip of sandy beach is formed where most people swim. Further east, a beautiful cove is formed, although locals still avoid swimming there.
Kouloura Pond, Halepa
In the Halepa suburb of Chania, next to the Agia Kyriaki chapel and beach, you’ll find Kouloura – a small rocky pond. This spot is a favored “pool” amongst Halepa residents, each of whom has a unique tale to share about the place.
The Agii Apostoli, also known as the Holy Apostles, is home to two breathtaking beaches situated merely 3km west of Chania. The first beach, nestled next to the eastern edge of Glaros beach, boasts soft sand, full amenities, and ample parking, making it easily accessible. The beach is shielded from winds by a small peninsula to its west, which also houses a picturesque park ideal for leisurely walks and the iconic chapel of the Holy Apostles, the namesake for the surrounding area.
A stone’s throw to the east, a second equally enchanting semicircular cove emerges, featuring stunning green-hued waters and fine sandy beaches. The awe-inspiring rock formations that flank the beach only add to its allure. Adjacent to the eastern end of this beach, a small pine grove stretches out towards Chrissi Akti.
Both coves can be accessed either by bus from Chania or by foot. Additionally, Agii Apostoli is perfect for cyclists and pedestrians alike, thanks to the expansive paved road. With an array of high-grade hotels nearby, accommodation options are plentiful in the area.
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