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Loutraki Beach, Chania

See practical info for Loutraki in Chania, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

The enclosed cove of Akrotiri

Loutraki lies on the southeastern side of the Akrotiri peninsula of Chania, next to Marathi, about 16 kilometres from town. It is an enclosed cove set between hills, rimmed by rocky shores on almost every side except the west, where a beach of fine sand opens up.

The name is a diminutive of the Greek word 'loutro', meaning bath, a place name found often along Greek coasts. The cove faces south towards the bay of Souda and Cape Drapano, and the surrounding landscape remains low and hilly, with sparse vegetation and a few buildings on the rises.

The beach is organized in the summer season, with sunbeds, umbrellas and showers, while food, water and accommodation are close at hand. The road is paved almost to the beach.

Region
Chania, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
35.49916, 24.16398

About this beach

Loutraki has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.

The shoreline at Loutraki faces east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

Loutraki has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.

For amenities, Loutraki has an organised beach and sunbeds.

Good to know

Does Loutraki beach get windy?

Loutraki has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Loutraki beach?

Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Loutraki beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Loutraki beach have?

It has an organised beach and sunbeds.

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