Chania

Nea Chora beach, dotted with sunbathers and water sports enthusiasts, is close to all the facilities of the Chania Old Town. 5 kilometres down the coast you can find the Chrissi Akti (Golden Beach).

These two resorts are authentic villages with family appeal. Sandy beaches curve around calm bays backed by tavernas and beach bars. You can get there with local bus.

Platanias and Aghia Marina are two laid-back little resorts merged on a 10 kilometre strip of beach backed by bars, tavernas and shops. The resorts do vary, with activity and sports around lively Platanias, and a quieter feel at Aghia Marina and Stalos, the eastern end of the strip. You can get there by local bus.