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Nopigia, a coastal village, is situated 6km east of Kissamos and 30km west of the city of Chania. Nestled on the eastern side of Kissamos Bay, it sits adjacent to the base of Rodopos Cape and follows the eastern end of Drapanias beach.
A long beach lies ahead of the village, stretching westwards up to Kissamos. The beach boasts sandy shores with clear, shallow waters. As Nopigia village is close by, visitors can easily access facilities like umbrellas, showers, restaurants and accommodation, all set in a peaceful environment.
To the east, the beach becomes rockier and more secluded, presenting several pebbly and rocky coves. After walking 2km, you will come across the church of Panagia and the beautiful remote beaches of Choni.
Nopigia is believed to have a history dating back to ancient times. Local folklore suggests that upon Agamemnon’s return from Troy, he landed in the area to give offerings to the gods. However, he had to leave swiftly due to the Trojan prisoners’ attempt to burn his fleet.
Not far from Nopigia, following the road to Koleni, you’ll find the ruins of the ancient town Mythimna, nestled amidst olive groves. You can also visit the cruciform Church of St. Panteleimon, which features a cylindrical dome and rectangular floor layout. To the west of Nopigia, ruins of a Roman settlement and a church adorned with Byzantine frescoes, dedicated to Saint George, can be found. Interestingly, the church’s orientation is from North to South, unlike the typical Greek Orthodox churches that face from East to West. This is believed to be due to its construction on the site of an earlier Roman temple, the direction of which was preserved. To the east of Nopigia, there is a small seaside theatre, built in 1992, modeled after ancient Greek theatres and renowned for its excellent acoustics. Lastly, just 200m off the main village street, you can explore the cave of Rizospilios, an underground river.
Nopigia beach is located in the village of Nopigia, in the northwest coast of Crete, Greece.
Yes, Nopigia beach is suitable for swimming. The water is clear and calm, making it safe for swimmers of all levels.
No, there are no water sports available at Nopigia beach. However, visitors can enjoy snorkeling and fishing.
Yes, Nopigia beach is family-friendly. The Nopigia beach is clean and safe, and there are no strong currents or waves. There is also a playground nearby for children.
Yes, there is parking available at Nopigia beach. Visitors can park their cars in the designated parking area.
Yes, there are several hotels and apartments available near Nopigia beach. Visitors can choose from a range of options to suit their budget and preferences.
Yes, there are several restaurants and cafes near Nopigia beach. Visitors can enjoy traditional Greek cuisine and fresh seafood while enjoying the beautiful views of the Nopigia beach.
The water colour of the Nopigia beach is blue.
The Nopigia beach has pebbles and rocks in some places.
The water depth of the Nopigia beach is normal.
The surface of the sea at the Nopigia beach is usually wavy.
The Nopigia beach crowds are usually quiet.
The Nopigia beach has accommodation options, food/water nearby, umbrellas/beds, and sports facilities.
The Nopigia beach can be accessed through bus services and a paved road.
Yes, there is tree shade available at the Nopigia beach.
Find below list of things to do near Nopigia beach:
On our Kayak Morning Tour, you will have the opportunity to paddle in a stunning sea gulf, visit a shipwreck and some other very interesting spots and reach out to a small private beach for rest and snorkel!
Our Kayak Morning Tour starts from a beach very close to Kissamos city.
After the reservation, a small form is sent to you with extra details that we will need in order to have the kayaks adjusted and ready for our small kayak adventure.
We start by meeting all together in our starting point, fitting the safety equipment and taking instructions on how to kayak and being safe in the sea!
When all the participants take place in their kayaks, we will start our tour by heading for our first point of interest, which is a shipwreck (Manassa Rose) in the middle of Kissamos Bay!
You will hear the story of this shipwreck and after that we will take our course heading to the next point of interest that is some metal mine ruins from 1905!
On the way, we will paddle through a beautiful coast line and hear some interesting facts about the area!
Distant small chapels are along our way and very nice rocky natural formations!
Reaching the mine ruins, we will hear the small story of them and straight after we will head for a small private beach accessible only by sea!
There we have a stop for rest, drink some beverages, swim and snorkel its amazing underwater formations.
Right after we leave the small beach, we will have the opportunity to explore the sea cave of Ravdoucha.
On our Kayak Sunset Tour, you will have the opportunity to paddle in a stunning sea gulf, visit the shipwreck that rests in middle of Kissamos bay, the old Ravdoucha metal mine ruins, a very interesting sea cave and reach out to a small private beach for rest and snorkel!
The Kayak Sunset Tour starts in the afternoon, on a beach very close to Kissamos city. After the reservation, a small form is sent to you with extra details that we will need in order for us to have the kayaks adjusted and ready for our small kayak adventure.
We start by meeting all together in our starting point, fitting the safety equipment and taking instructions on how to kayak and being safe in the sea!
When all the participants take place in their kayaks, we start our tour by heading for our first point of interest, which is a shipwreck (Manassa Rose) in the middle of Kissamos Bay!
You will hear the story of this shipwreck and after that we will take the course heading to the next point of interest that is some metal mine ruins from 1905!
On the way, we will paddle through a beautiful coast line and hear some interesting facts about the area!
Distant small chapels are along our way and very nice rocky natural formations!
Reaching the mine ruins, we will hear the small story of them and straight after we will head for a small private beach accessible only by sea!
There we have a stop for rest, swim and snorkel its amazing underwater formations.
Right after we leave the small beach, we will have the opportunity to explore the sea cave of Ravdoucha.
When we are ready and the sunset light is getting ready to lay down its colors, we start paddling back to the starting point in the lights of the Sunset.
A total paddling time is around 3 hours and the total tour is around 4,5 hours!
No kayaking experience is required since all our equipment is beginner friendly and instructions are provided before our tour!
Come and experience a Greek Night with traditional cuisine, traditional Cretan dances and learn more about the history of Cretan food and culture. Our outdoor seating venue is located in the center of Kissamos in an old cobble stone road.
At night you will see an old church close by being lit up while we eat, laugh and dance!
Break a Plate with us while dancing like a local!
** Starting time: 18H00 / 6 PM
We will kick off the evening with local Cretan Beer & Wine tasting at 6pm
(Please be at the venue 10 minutes prior, to secure we start on time)
This Experience is held at The Greek Cook Out. The Venue was first an old Greek Prison and is now transformed into an experience to dance, enjoy Cretan cuisine, and make new friends.
Welcome to our table, the longest dinner table in Greece – 15,3m
We can’t wait to meet you!
On this 1-hour tour you’ll enjoy a total olive oil experience at Terra Creta, located in the heart of the Kolymvari region. Visit the innovative, state-of-the-art facility and learn about the process from harvesting to production.
The mill operates only from October to February. Information and tips about best use and storage are provided by the highly skilled personnel.
Enjoy a guided tasting of 3 different olive oils and sample a variety of appetizers. Afterwards, browse the store and purchase high-quality Terra Creta olive oils of different labels, as well as balsamic vinegar and Greek olives in travel-safe packaging.
Once in a lifetime experience where you become the chef for one night at our Cretan restaurant!
You’ll say hi to our chef & receive a master class on Mezze dishes, feed our customers and afterwards get to indulge in dishes you prepared yourself as well as others from our Cretan Buffet. While dancing the night away and breaking a few plates at the Greek Cook Out.
Welcome to our table
We will be waiting for you at the longest restaurant table in Crete – 15,3m
Start your day with pick-up from the nearest point to your hotel. Drive towards the west side of Crete in a bus to reach the port of Kissamos Kasteli. After your escort gives you all the necessary information about the cruise, arrive at the port to board the ferry boat to Gramvousa. Your escort will collect the money for the boat tickets from you so you can skip the lines at the ticket offices.
At about 10:30 AM, set off for the island of Gramvousa on the ferry, which has a restaurant with self-service meals and snacks. Sit back on a deck chair or in the lounge for the journey of approximately 45 minutes. During the cruise, marvel at the cliff edges of the wildest part of Crete and learn about the history of the island with the onboard commentary played through the speakers in various languages.
Upon arrival in Gramvousa, either have a swim or take a hike to the top of the island to the Venetian fortress. Enjoy 2.5 hours on Gramvousa before you continue to the lagoon of Balos, which is 20 minutes away.
As soon as you arrive at the lagoon, you’ll have a little less than 3 hours to enjoy the area. You may go back to the boat at any time for food or also hire umbrellas if the heat is too intense. In the early evening, board the boat to head back to the port of Kissamos, where a bus will be waiting to return you to your hotel area.
Find below the list of hotels near Nopigia beach:
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a patio, Elena Villa is located in Kissamos. The property has garden and sea views, and is 5 km from Kissamos / Kasteli Port.
The villa features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub.
The villa offers a terrace. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go hiking or relax in the garden.
Gramvousa is 22 km from Elena Villa, while Kissamos Stadium is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International, 46 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Boasting accommodation with a private pool, Villa Elenitsa is set in Nopíyia. The accommodation is 1 km from the Drapanias Beach and has free WiFithroughout the property.
The air-conditioned villa is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom.
The villa features a barbecue and a garden, which can be enjoyed by guests if the weather permits.
Kissamos / Kasteli Port is 10 km from Villa Elenitsa, while Agios Dimitrios Church is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.
Located in Nopigia of Kíssamos, the split-level Villa Alexandros features a private, outdoor pool surrounded by a sun terrace and a well-tended garden. The modern villa offers views over the garden, the pool and the sea and provides free WiFi throughout.
Elegantly decorated with modern furnishings and soft tones, the villa consists of a living room with fireplace, dining area and flat-screen TV with DVD player, a fully equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Facilities include microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine, toaster and washing machine.
Guest can take a refreshing dip in the pool, relax at the sun loungers or use the BBQ facilities in the garden and enjoy al fresco dining.
The nearest beach is just 70 metres from Villa Alexandros. Kissamos / Kasteli Port is 7 km away and Chania International is 39 km away. Free parking is available on site.
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€47
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Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a patio, Villa Nopigia Mare is set in Kissamos. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
The villa with a terrace and sea views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the villa.
The villa offers a barbecue. A car rental service is available at Villa Nopigia Mare.
Drapanias Beach is less than 1 km from the accommodation, while Kissamos / Kasteli Port is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International, 45 km from Villa Nopigia Mare, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€132
/night
Set in Kissamos in the Crete region, with Drapanias Beach nearby, V & G Cozy Apartments offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
Each unit is fitted with a terrace offering sea views, a cable flat-screen TV, a dining area, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with shower, slippers and a hair dryer. An oven, a fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
Kissamos / Kasteli Port is 10 km from the aparthotel, while Agios Dimitrios Church is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 45 km from V & G Cozy Apartments.
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Villa Nopigia Homeleader is set in Nopíyia. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
The holiday home comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
A car rental service is available at the holiday home.
Drapanias Beach is 800 metres from Villa Nopigia Homeleader, while Kissamos / Kasteli Port is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.
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€74
/night
Find below list of beaches near Nopigia beach:
Drapanias Beach, situated 5km east of Kissamos and 32km west of Chania, lies between the beaches of Korfalonas and Nopigia. It takes its name from the eponymous village located approximately 1km south of the beach. The eastern part of the beach is also known as Kokkino Metohi, named after a nearby small village whose inhabitants own the surrounding land.
Stretching over a long area of 2km, Drapanias Beach is part of a large beach that extends from Kissamos to Cape Rodopos in the east. Like its neighbouring beaches, it is sandy and shallow but is often wavy due to the northern winds.
The shoreline of Drapanias is dotted with restaurants, cafes and lodgings. It also offers amenities such as umbrellas and showers. Additionally, there are two camping sites located in Drapanias.
Heading 2km east from Nopigia, you’ll encounter the rugged coastline of Choni. To reach it, take the coastal road heading east from Nopigia. After passing the quaint square theatre of the Orthodox Academy, continue along the unpaved road towards Choni and the Panagia church, also known as Santa Maria. The stunning rock formations lend an extraordinary, untamed charm to the area. In certain spots, there are petite rocky coves suitable for swimming.
The water here is clear as crystal, displaying vivid hues of blue and green, making it an excellent spot for swimming on calm days. Sparse trees offer some natural shade to visitors in this untouched oasis where there’s no sign of modern civilization. Despite its remote feel, Nopigia is just a short walk away.
Within the region spanning from Ravdoucha to Nopigia, numerous hidden coves with petite beaches emerge, primarily featuring pebbles and a rocky seabed. The road from Nopigia runs parallel to the coastline, offering breathtaking sea views until it reaches the church of Panagia Myrtidiotissa at Choni location, and it continues only a short distance further. From this point, a walk will lead us to the renovated chapel of Saint Basil situated on the beach. To get there, we first hike up a rather rough dirt road and then descend towards the beach where the chapel is roughly in the center. This beach is adorned with large pebbles and an eye-catching rocky seabed.
To the north of Agios Vasilios, a minor stream forms that can be accessed on foot from the Ravdoucha region. Where this stream meets the sea, the small pebbled beach of Skotini takes shape, counted amongst the most stunning hidden beaches in Western Crete. A few meters further north, at the edge of a peninsula, remnants of an early 20th-century iron ore mine can be found. The base of the loading platform still stands in the sea. In the past, a small community of mine workers resided here, but it is now abandoned.
Skotini, a stunning beach, is nestled between Ravdoucha and Agios Vasilios at Cape Sideris, near Panagia Myrtidiotissa at Choni. It is found at the end of a narrow, steep gorge. The beach is reachable via a striking trail that begins at Saint Marina (Agia Marina) in Ravdoucha and extends to Nopigia. Approximately 20-25 minutes into the hike, after passing the rock above Ravdoucha beach, you divert from the path and descend towards the dilapidated iron ore transhipment facilities that were operational in the early 20th century. Historically, there existed a small settlement, Skotini, inhabited by mining workers.
Before arriving at the rugged coastline, you’ll discover a sizable cave that provides refuge for the local goats. After cautiously navigating through the mine and natural saltpans, you will reach Skotini beach, noted for its rocks and cavities, and also referred to as Metalio (mine). The beach features pebbles and crystal blue waters. However, it is significantly impacted by the west winds that carry litter across the Kissamos bay. The beach provides an idyllic relaxation spot during the south winds, when the waters are clear.
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