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Paralia Psilos Volakas Beach, Chania

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

The great boulder west of Paleochora

Psilos Volakas lies about one and a half kilometres west of Paleochora in Chania, beside the road leading towards Koundoura and Krios. It takes its name from the great boulder, the volakas, that rises at the end of the beach and serves as its landmark.

The shore is part of a string of successive coves spread along the southern coast of Selino, with fine pebbles and scattered rocks. Clusters of tamarisk trees cast their shade behind the beach, while the imposing rock at its edge is also mentioned as a favourite spot for diving off. A sidewalk along the road makes it possible to walk here from Paleochora.

The beach is organized, with seasonal sunbeds and umbrellas, showers and options for food and water close by. The pebbles are fine, there is rocky shade in places, and a paved road passes right alongside.

Region
Chania, Greece
Beach type
Pebbles
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
35.2382299, 23.6611222

About this beach

The shoreline at Paralia Psilos Volakas faces south, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.

Paralia Psilos Volakas has pebbles underfoot.

For amenities, Paralia Psilos Volakas has an organised beach, sunbeds and natural shade. There is a campsite nearby (Grammeno Camping, ~2319 m).

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