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Stavros Beach, Chania
See practical info for Stavros in Chania, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The bay of "Zorba"
This is where the famous final scene of "Zorba the Greek" (1964) was filmed, with Anthony Quinn dancing the sirtaki against the mountain. Partly organised, with tavernas nearby.
- Region
- Chania, Greece
- Beach type
- Sandy
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 35.5914, 24.09563
- Organized beach
- Sunbeds
- Family friendly
About this beach
Stavros has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. 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 Stavros faces north-east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.
Stavros has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.
For amenities, Stavros has an organised beach and sunbeds.
Good to know
Does Stavros beach get windy?
Stavros has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. 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 Stavros beach?
Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Stavros beach like?
A sandy beach with shallow water.
What facilities does Stavros beach have?
It has an organised beach and sunbeds.
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