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Nea Chora Beach, Chania
See practical info for Nea Chora in Chania, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The city beach with the fishing harbor
Nea Chora is the town beach of Chania, a few minutes' walk west of the Venetian harbour. It takes its name from the namesake quarter, the 'new town' built outside the Venetian walls, and pairs a small fishing harbour with a long stretch of sand reaching the mouth of the Kladisos river.
The neighbourhood took shape in the last quarter of the 19th century, as people from the Chania countryside settled around the walls; after the catastrophe of 1922 it also took in refugees from Asia Minor. The fishing harbour and the small tavernas along its seafront give it a neighbourhood feel to this day, even though it sits right beside the city centre.
The beach is organized, with sunbeds and umbrellas in the summer season, a lifeguard, showers and natural shade in places, and the terrain is sandy with rocks in spots. It is reached by a paved road along the city seafront, and the beach is among those awarded the Blue Flag.
- Region
- Chania, Greece
- Beach type
- Sand & pebbles
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 35.51424, 24.0057
- Organized beach
- Sunbeds
- Family friendly
- Snorkeling
About this beach
Nea Chora is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. 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.
Nea Chora is oriented towards the north-west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.
Nea Chora has sand and pebbles underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.
For amenities, Nea Chora has an organised beach, sunbeds and natural shade. It has a Seatrac assisted-access unit for accessibility — confirm it is in service before travelling. There is a campsite nearby (Camping Hania, ~1914 m).
Good to know
Does Nea Chora beach get windy?
Nea Chora is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. 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 Nea Chora beach?
Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Nea Chora beach like?
A sand & pebbles beach with shallow water.
What facilities does Nea Chora beach have?
It has an organised beach and sunbeds.
Is Nea Chora beach wheelchair accessible?
It has a Seatrac assisted-access unit for reaching the water. Confirm it is in service before visiting.
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