- Region
- Akrotiri, near Kounoupidiana
- Distance
- About 8 km from Chania
- Beach
- Sand, shallow calm water
- Facilities
- A few umbrellas, taverna nearby
What to expect
The bay is enclosed, so the water is usually calm even when nearby beaches have waves. The sand shelves gently, which suits small children.
It is quiet rather than polished: there are some umbrellas and tavernas nearby, but little else. The chapel of Agios Onoufrios beside the beach gives the place its name; its feast day is 12 June.
One drawback
Fuel storage tanks are visible to the north-west of the bay. They do not affect the swimming, but they are part of the view.
Getting there and nearby
Drive toward Kounoupidiana and follow the signs, or take an Akrotiri bus and walk the last stretch. Kalathas is 2.3 km away if you want a larger organised beach, and the Venizelos graves are 2.8 km back toward Chania.
Questions before you go
Is Agios Onoufrios beach crowded?
It is mostly used by locals and is usually quieter than Kalathas, though weekends in August get busy.
Is the water calm at Agios Onoufrios?
Usually, yes. The bay is well protected and shallow.
What is near Agios Onoufrios beach?
Kalathas beach (2.3 km) and the Venizelos graves (2.8 km).
