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Accommodation Chania Crete Greece

Beach Stays - Just walking distance to the water

Accommodation Chania Crete Greece - we have chosen small guesthouses next to the beach, our guideline is that it must be within walking distance to the water, just right for a comfortable beach holiday.

Chania is the home of white sandy beaches, high mountains and dramatic gorges. Chania town elegantly flourishes around one of the prettiest Venetian harbours in the Mediterranean.

Samaria Gorge beckons adventure-seekers to this region of Xania, and beaches such as Falasarna and Elafonisi entice nature lovers and mermaids alike.

Beach side accommodation is shown on the map below from west to east in Chania.

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Kastelli Kissamos - West Crete

Stay by the Beach in Crete

There are many of things to see when in Kissamos; the town was active during the Greco-Roman period and relics from this period are still to be found. The ruins of Roman baths, cemetery and the mosaic pavements can be seen in town.

In town there are shops, restaurants and a small fishing port, fringed with tavernas, just outside the centre. In town are car hire facilities, internet cafés, supermarket, petrol station and banks. A little further outside is the port of Kastelli, where ferries to the mainland and Kythera come and go.

South of Kastelli are the ruins of the ancient city of Polyrhinia, a once powerful Dorian city. One of its ports was Falassarna, the westernmost town of Crete.

See more about Kastelli-Kissamos town, and the beautiful Balos Bay.

Accommodation Chania Crete Greece - in Kissamos, a small town just 40 km from the capital Chania in the west of the island, are these modern apartments only 30 metres from the beach.

Kissamos Bay, surrounded by long peninsulas, is beautifully protected and the beaches are lovely.

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A good location is the Delfini Apartments, on the Mavros Molos Beach, just 1.5 km west of the town. This small family-run place is perfect for a beach holiday, at reasonable prices, close to the boat harbour where tours leave for Balos Lagoon.

"Friendly owner, beautiful house, nice view from the balcony, great location. Perfect place to stay before or after trip to Balos or for all vacations."

Palaiochora is a vibrant village on the south west of Crete's glorious beaches. With plenty of history, local activity as well as a busy tourist season in summer, Palaiochora town is a fascinating Cretan town in Chania prefecture, 75 km from Chania town.

Close by are the White Mountains, and Elafonisi Beach , and Palaiohora has a ferry connecting the unspoilt southern beaches of Chania and Rethymnon such as Sougia, Loutro and Preveli.

Aris Hotel, Paleochora - exterior with entrance and gardens

The small Aris Boutique Hotel, run by the Liatakis family, is close to the town and beaches of Palaiochora. Days on the various beaches, or windsurfing, swimming, boating and dolphin watching are relaxed and easy from this town full of Cretan character.

This is a simple friendly hotel, ideal as a base to explore Palaiochora Beaches and western Crete.

"A fabulous hotel in a great location with wonderful staff and we would definitely stay there again. The quiet location in Palaiochora with sea views but just an easy stroll to the centre and restaurants was ideal. The hotel is beautifully designed with contemporary artistic touches especially in the gardens and on the roof terrace. The reception and dining area open and spacious and very relaxing with sofas and reading area. The breakfast was delicious with a huge choice and we really enjoyed our breakfasts on the terrace. We were very happy with our room with it’s sea view from the balcony, and the room was more spacious than we had expected with a good storage and ample wardrobe. The staff were wonderful - so welcoming and helpful."

The affordable Eftihia Studios are close to the bus stop and convenient to everything in the village, with friendly staff and clean, simple rooms near to the beach. With happy flowers everywhere, you will be looked after by the locals in this family-run, homely place.

The beach at Palaiochora

The beaches from Elafonisi to Palaiochora

Accommodation Chania Crete Greece
Maleme & Platanias Beach

Maleme Beach

Maleme is a small historical seaside village 20 km from Chania on the north coast of Crete. With a lovely long sand and pebble beach, it is a quiet, relaxing beach destination close to more upbeat coastal resorts and the large city centre of Chania. This is a less crowded and organised beach than others on the north coast.

Summer Lodge is a great choice for budget travellers, just 400 metres from the beach close to Platanias village and Chania town, this is a tranquil, small, simple hotel run by a lovely family who really attend well to their guests. Easy to get to by local bus.

With a shady, leafy garden and pool (pictured above), this is the perfect place for relaxing on those hot summer days, and the white washed walls inside and out lend to the very Greek feeling of the place.

Most rooms have private balconies or terraces, and breezes from the flower gardens. Vassili is ever helpful and can advise plenty of excursions, from simple groceries or shopping to exploring historic sites and further afield to the inland gorges.