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Rapaniana Beach, Chania

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

Region
Chania, Greece
Beach type
Pebbles
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
35.5402, 23.79262

About this beach

Rapaniana 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.

The bay at Rapaniana opens to the north-east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

Rapaniana has pebbles underfoot.

For amenities, Rapaniana has an organised beach, sunbeds and natural shade.

Good to know

Does Rapaniana beach get windy?

Rapaniana 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 Rapaniana beach?

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

What is Rapaniana beach like?

A pebbles beach.

What facilities does Rapaniana beach have?

It has an organised beach and sunbeds.

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