- Region
- Chania, west coast
- Distance
- About 6 km from Chania
- Beach
- Fine sand, shallow
- Facilities
- Umbrellas, beach bars, lifeguard, showers
The beach
Kalamaki is the western end of a long sandy stretch that starts at Agii Apostoli. A small, separate cove sits at its far western edge, divided from the main beach by a narrow strip of sand.
Facilities are full in summer: sunbeds, showers, a lifeguard, beach bars and water sports. It is busy in July and August.
Getting there
City buses from central Chania run frequently along the coast road. Driving, follow the road west past Glaros; parking is along the side streets.
Galatas village, inland, sits among citrus and olive groves and saw heavy fighting in the Battle of Crete in May 1941.
Nearby beaches
Glaros is 500 m east, the sheltered Agii Apostoli coves about 1 km, and Golden Beach under 2 km. Stalos is about 2 km west.
Questions before you go
How far is Kalamaki from Chania?
About 6 km west, around 15 minutes by car or city bus.
Is Kalamaki beach crowded?
Yes in high summer. For more space try Kladissos or go early in the morning.
Where can I swim near Kalamaki when it's windy?
Head 1 km east to the Agii Apostoli coves, which are more sheltered from north winds.
