- Region
- Apokoronas, east Chania
- Distance
- 38 km from Chania, 21 km from Rethymno
- Beach
- Sand with dunes, often wavy
- Facilities
- Lifeguards, sunbeds, Blue Flag
The beach
The main beach runs about 2 km from the Almyros river toward Kavros, with dunes behind and sand underfoot. The Perastikos river crosses it about 700 m east of the harbour.
This coast is exposed to north winds. On windy days currents can be dangerous: swim only near lifeguards and respect the flags.
The chapel and the river
The little white chapel of Agios Nikolaos stands on a rock at the end of the causeway beyond the harbour, and makes a good evening walk. The Almyros river harbour, lined with fishing boats and pedalos, is the other postcard view.
Base for the area
Georgioupolis has a eucalyptus-shaded square, plenty of rooms and tavernas, and buses on the Chania–Rethymno route. Lake Kournas, Crete's only natural freshwater lake, is 4 km inland.
Turtles
Loggerhead turtles nest on this coast from May to September. Avoid marked nests and leave the beach clean at night.
Questions before you go
Is Georgioupolis beach safe for swimming?
On calm days, yes. In north winds currents can be strong, so swim near lifeguards.
How far is Lake Kournas from Georgioupolis?
About 4 km.
Where is the chapel at Georgioupolis?
On a rock at the end of the harbour causeway.
