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Kalathas Beach, Chania
See practical info for Kalathas in Chania, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The Akrotiri bay with the little islet
Kalathas sits on the west side of the Akrotiri peninsula, about 12 kilometres northeast of Chania town, at the heart of an open natural bay. The beach's trademark is the small islet rising some hundred and twenty metres offshore.
The shore forms three small stretches of fine golden sand separated by low rocks. Kalathas itself is a relatively recent settlement, grown mostly by Chania residents who sought a home outside the city, while within a few kilometres lie the monasteries of Akrotiri and the Venizelos Graves.
The beach is organized in the summer season, with sunbeds, umbrellas, a lifeguard and showers, and tavernas and accommodation close by. The road is paved almost to the sand, and the beach is among those awarded the Blue Flag.
- Region
- Chania, Greece
- Beach type
- Sandy
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 35.55446, 24.08706
- Organized beach
- Sunbeds
- Family friendly
About this beach
Kalathas 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 bay at Kalathas opens to the west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.
Kalathas has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.
For amenities, Kalathas has an organised beach and sunbeds.
Good to know
Does Kalathas beach get windy?
Kalathas 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 Kalathas beach?
Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Kalathas beach like?
A sandy beach with shallow water.
What facilities does Kalathas beach have?
It has an organised beach and sunbeds.
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