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Kalami Beach, Chania
See practical info for Kalami in Chania, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
A shore below ancient Aptera
Kalami sits on the southern shore of Souda Bay in Apokoronas, Crete, about fifteen kilometres east of the city of Chania. The beach spreads below the village of the same name, with sand and fine pebbles and a small harbour at its eastern end.
Just above rises the Itzedin fortress, built in 1872 during Ottoman rule and used for decades as a prison. On the plateau overhead lie the ruins of ancient Aptera, one of the most powerful cities of western Crete, and the spot offers views across the whole of Souda Bay and the islet with its Venetian fort.
The beach is organized, with seasonal sunbeds and umbrellas, and food, water and accommodation close by. A paved road reaches almost to the shore, and the seabed deepens at a moderate pace.
- Region
- Chania, Greece
- Beach type
- Sand & pebbles
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 35.46972, 24.14139
- Organized beach
- Sunbeds
About this beach
Kalami 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.
Kalami is oriented towards the north, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.
Kalami has sand and pebbles underfoot.
For amenities, Kalami has an organised beach and sunbeds.
Good to know
Does Kalami beach get windy?
Kalami 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 Kalami beach?
Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Kalami beach like?
A sand & pebbles beach.
What facilities does Kalami beach have?
It has an organised beach and sunbeds.
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