Crete - Top 10 Stays Within Walking Distance to the Beach
The Greek islands. Need we say more? Choosing a beach in Crete for a vacation can be a difficult job; but someone's gotta do it, right?
We've done the hard yards to narrow your choices.
Kriti is a large island 260 kms long by 60 kms wide, with an extraordinary choice of beaches. Select from the wild and solitary beaches, busy town beaches, wide sweeping bays and windsurfing spots to tiny seaside hamlets ideal for lazy days at a seafood taverna listening to the gentle swoosh, swoosh of the waves.
In the selection of hotels below, 'within walking distance to the beach' means either:
- right on the beach; or
- less than 1 km from the beach.
These spots have been chosen for a classic beach holiday; padding back and forth from the sun to the hotel and to the sun again, when choosing to do anything else is a nice, added extra. Maximum sun, minimum fuss.
Aris Hotel. Paleohora Beach. South-western Crete.
Less than a kilometre from the beach, located in a thriving seaside village at the doorstep to the southern coast and the rugged White Mountains, this hotel is surrounded by beaches and a short ferry ride will take you to exquisitely remote and beautiful beaches.
Summer Lodge. Maleme. North-western coast.
A good budget option 400 metres from Maleme beach and only 20 kms from Chania town.
Apokoros Hotel. Kalives. North-western Crete.
With a choice of tavernas and cafes ringing the square with its lovely plane tree, which is over 400 years old, Kalives offers a real taste of a Greek seaside village. This hotel is only 20 metres from the sea and 15 kms from Chania town.
Thalassa House. Plakias. South-western Crete.
Situated in a wide sweeping bay only 40 kms from Rethymnon town, Plakias village is in a beautiful setting. Thalassa House is 50 metres to the beach and is elevated to offer wonderful views.
Captains House Traditional Apartments. Panormos. Northern-central coast.
This house is over 115 years old, was carefully and accurately restored in 1987, and converted into studio apartments located less than 50 metres from the beach and seafood taverna.
Villa Kynthia. Panormos. Northern-central coast.
Just 200 metres from a safe, sandy beach ideal for children, this restored villa houses only 17 people at one time and is run by a local family.
Pension Iliaki. Matala. South-central coast.
Situated less than a hundred metres from the sea on one of the most remarkable beaches on the island, this family-run pension has only 15 rooms and great service. Matala is 75 kms from Heraklion town, surrounded by beaches.
Elounda Palm Boutique Hotel. Elounda. North-eastern coast.
This is a stylish hotel only 500 metres from the beach on one of the prettiest bays in Crete, with the vibrant up-market village of Elounda within walking distance.
Villa Mirtiza. Mirtos. South-eastern coast.
This small family-run hotel is located right on the beach, with a taverna on the deck overlooking the beach. Sit with your ouzo gazing over the sea, sip your kafe, write your next novel or those long overdue letters, and enjoy the quiet beach and small village.
Stella's Apartments. Kato Zakros Beach. Far eastern coast.
These apartments are built in traditional style of stonework and wood on only one level, in a cluster of trees set back from Kato Zakros beach, in the shade. Owners Stella and Elias love the area and are crazy trekkers and mountain climbers, happily giving tips about the region. Only 500 metres from the paradise beach of Kato Zakros.
Most of the hotels chosen here are small, family-run by locals and the locations are small villages or mildly developed areas. With this information in your backpack or fancy suitcase, we trust you enjoy your holiday in beautiful Kriti.
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