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Aspri Limni Beach, Chania
See practical info for Aspri Limni in Chania, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The white lake beside Chrysoskalitissa
Aspri Limni lies at the southwestern tip of Crete, in Chania, a few hundred metres from Chrysoskalitissa monastery and close to Elafonisi. It owes its name, 'white lake', to its appearance: a small pocket of white sand enclosed by rocks, resembling a little lake within the sea.
The area belongs to the Natura 2000 network and hosts the westernmost population of Theophrastus's palm on Crete, the same rare species that forms the palm grove of Vai. On the rock next door, tradition holds that one of the ninety steps of Chrysoskalitissa monastery is made of gold, visible only to those free of sin.
The beach remains entirely unorganized, with no facilities and no shade, and is reached by a passable dirt track near Chrysoskalitissa. The water in front of the sand starts out shallow.
- Region
- Chania, Greece
- Beach type
- Sand & pebbles
- Access
- Passable dirt road
- Coordinates
- 35.30968, 23.52506
- Snorkeling
About this beach
The shoreline at Aspri Limni faces north-west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and easterly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.
Aspri Limni has sand and pebbles underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.
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