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Sitan Limani Beach, Chania
See practical info for Sitan Limani in Chania, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The "Devil’s Harbours"
A narrow, fjord-like cove wedged between tall white cliffs on the Akrotiri peninsula, with dazzling turquoise water against bare rock. It is also called Stefanou beach.
The name "Seitan Limania" means "Devil’s Harbours" (seitan = devil, from Ottoman times), for the wild, jagged rocks. It has no facilities and the descent is short but steep and rocky.
- Region
- Chania, Greece
- Beach type
- Sand & pebbles
- Access
- Difficult access (path)
- Coordinates
- 35.5519, 24.19343
About this beach
Sitan Limani 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 shoreline at Sitan Limani faces east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.
Sitan Limani has sand and pebbles underfoot with water that deepens close to shore.
Good to know
Does Sitan Limani beach get windy?
Sitan Limani 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 Sitan Limani beach?
Access is difficult access (path). See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Sitan Limani beach like?
A sand & pebbles beach with deep water.
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