The Ultimate Travel Guide to Gerani village

What to Know Before Visiting Gerani village

Apartments and hotels in Gerani village from Crete Island

Gerani is a charming village situated on the northwestern coast of Crete, located between Platanias and Maleme, and easily accessible from the Old National Road and the new national road. The village is spread out along the coast, with the new part of the village, Kato Gerani, located along the beach and the old Gerani, Palaio Gerani, further inland. The village is 14 km west of Chania and has a small river running through it.

Gerani is a great option for those looking for a peaceful vacation spot. Although it is not as developed for tourism as Platanias, Gerani offers a variety of accommodation options, including big hotels and small family-run businesses renting rooms, studios, and apartments. There are also several taverns, cafes, supermarkets, a bakery, a butcher shop, a hairdresser/barber, a pharmacy, and a petrol station in Kato Gerani. Additionally, there is a regular bus service to Chania and Kolimbari for those who want to explore beyond the village.

The beach in Gerani is a mix of coarse sand and pebbles, with the former covering most of the expanse and the latter restricted to the waterline and a few meters inwards. It is recommended to wear bathing shoes due to this. There are sections of the beach where visitors can rent sun beds, parasols, showers, and changing facilities. During busier seasons, a lifeguard is stationed at the busiest area of the shore. While there are a few restaurants along the beach, most visitors prefer to eat at their hotels.

For those who want to explore the surrounding areas, Gerani has a regular bus service to Platanias, which has sandy beaches and amenities such as doctors, banks, chemists, supermarkets, bakeries, and tavernas. It is also possible to walk two kilometers along the road or the beach. Chania town is a 20-minute drive away, and the international airport is about 40 minutes away.

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Our Selection of Best Accommodations in Gerani village

  • 8 / 10
  • Gerani main road

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace, Elena Rooms & Apartments offers accommodation with a balcony overlooking the garden. Providing free Wi-Fi throughout, the property is located in Gerani in Crete.

All air-conditioned room types include a fridge and bathroom with shower. Some units feature a seating area, flat-screen TV and kitchenette with electric kettle.

Elena Rooms & Apartments offers a snack bar where guests can have breakfast or drinks and cocktails.

Elena is 15 km from the city of Chania with its Archeological Museum. Chania International Airport is 35 km away.

  • 200 m
  • 8.4 / 10
  • gerani 1 platanias

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Sofia’s Cozy Two Bedroom Apartment is located in Plataniás. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

The apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a fridge and a stovetop. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Maleme Beach is less than 1 km from the apartment, while Gerani Beach is a 11-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 27 km from Sofia’s Cozy Two Bedroom Apartment.

  • 250 m
  • 9.5 / 10
  • Παλαιά Εθνική Οδός Κισσάμου Χανίων

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Passatempo Casa is set in Gerani Chanion. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

The apartment is fitted with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views.

A continental, Italian or American breakfast is available every morning at the property.

A car rental service is available at the apartment.

Popular points of interest near Passatempo Casa include Gerani Beach, Maleme Beach and Platanias Beach. The nearest airport is Chania International, 27 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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€162

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  • 300 m
  • 10 / 10
  • GV9C+795 Gerani

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Quiet Villa Aviana, garden, heated pool, BBQ,jacuzzi is situated in Gerani Chanion. It has a garden, pool views and free WiFithroughout the property.

The 4-bedroom villa features a living room with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and 2 bathrooms with hot tub. Towels and bed linen are available in the villa.

A car rental service is available at the villa.

Maleme Beach is less than 1 km from Quiet Villa Aviana, garden, heated pool, BBQ,jacuzzi, while Gerani Beach is a 14-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.

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€575

/night

  • 350 m
  • 8 / 10
  • 25 Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a terrace, Villa Argyrenia is located in Plataniás. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

The villa comes with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Popular points of interest near the villa include Gerani Beach, Maleme Beach and Platanias Beach. The nearest airport is Chania International, 27 km from Villa Argyrenia, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

  • 460 m
  • 8.4 / 10
  • Gerani Platanias

Situated in Gerani Chanion, Kostakis Beach features a restaurant, sea views and free WiFi, 500 metres from Maleme Beach and 800 metres from Gerani Beach.

The aparthotel provides guests with a balcony, pool views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and a fridge, and a private bathroom with bath and a hair dryer. A stovetop and kitchenware are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.

Kostakis Beach provides a housekeeping service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying.

Guests can also relax in the garden, beside the outdoor swimming pool, on the sun terrace, or in the shared lounge area.

Platanias Beach is 2 km from the accommodation, while Platanias Square is 3.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International, 28 km from Kostakis Beach, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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€96

/night

  • 480 m
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Things to do near Gerani village

  • 2.5 km
  • 4.8 of 5 (39)
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  • €95
  • 3.1 km
  • 5.6 km
  • 5.6 km
  • 4.9 of 5 (18)
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  • €140
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  • 5.0 of 5 (5)
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  • €450
  • 6.1 km
  • 4.5 of 5 (4)
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Beaches near Gerani village

  • 990 m