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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
- Organized beach
- Sunbeds
About this beach
Paralia Psilos Volakas usually stays sheltered when the meltemi blows. 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 Paralia Psilos Volakas faces south, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.
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).
Good to know
Does Paralia Psilos Volakas beach get windy?
Paralia Psilos Volakas usually stays sheltered when the meltemi blows. 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 Paralia Psilos Volakas beach?
Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Paralia Psilos Volakas beach like?
A pebbles beach.
What facilities does Paralia Psilos Volakas beach have?
It has an organised beach and sunbeds.
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