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Chrysi Akti Beach, Chania
See practical info for Chrysi Akti in Chania, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The golden sands just west of Chania town
Chrysi Akti sits just a few kilometres west of Chania town, in Nea Kydonia, right next to Agioi Apostoloi. It owes its name to the golden colour of its fine sand, which also gave the area its international name, Golden Beach.
In practice it consists of two sandy coves separated by a low hillock, on a shoreline of successive small headlands and pine-topped rises beside Chania's seaside residential front. The beach has been awarded a Blue Flag and is among the best-known organized shores on the north coast of the prefecture.
It is fully organized, with sunbeds and umbrellas in season, a seasonal lifeguard and showers, while food, water and accommodation are all close at hand. The water is shallow, there is natural shade in places, and a paved road reaches close to the beach.
- Region
- Chania, Greece
- Beach type
- Sandy
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 35.51301, 23.99024
- Organized beach
- Sunbeds
- Family friendly
About this beach
Chrysi Akti 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 Chrysi Akti faces north-east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.
Chrysi Akti has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.
For amenities, Chrysi Akti has an organised beach, sunbeds and natural shade. There is a campsite nearby (Camping Hania, ~518 m).
Good to know
Does Chrysi Akti beach get windy?
Chrysi Akti 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 Chrysi Akti beach?
Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Chrysi Akti beach like?
A sandy beach with shallow water.
What facilities does Chrysi Akti beach have?
It has an organised beach and sunbeds.
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