Kalyves Strand

Located 19 km from Chania, Kalyves is a coastal village and a popular holiday destination for domestic and international visitors. The beach in front of the village, from which it takes its name, is a quiet bay with very shallow water, sand and a few trees to protect visitors from the sun. It is also fully organized, with sunbeds, umbrellas, and access to toilets. Various restaurants, cafes and bars are found in the area to provide snacks, and drinks during the day but also until late at night. The area including Kalyves is ideal for families with small children. Hotels, shops, and restaurants line the waterfront. Next to Kalyvesvinden we Kyani Akti en dan Kalami beach.

De strand van Almyrida ligt op minder dan 10 km afstand en is een andere populaire badplaats voor bezoekers. Het heeft twee kleine zandstranden die worden gescheiden door een klein schiereiland. Het water is schoon, rustig en ondiep, waardoor het perfect is voor gezinnen met kinderen. Almyrida is known for its fresh fish tavernas located right on the beach. There are various other tourist activities in the area. Only 5 km inland we find the Archeologische vindplaats van Aptera. It was one of the most significant and powerful city-states of Western Crete and its considerable size is indicative of the power it had during its pinnacle. In the village of Gavalochori, 8 km to the east, we find the Historical and Folklore Museum that highlights local architecture and Cretan traditions. There are seven main exhibit rooms in the museum. Each one is focused in a different area of life, starting with the Arched House, Silk, Pottery, Lace-making, Masonry, Stone Carving and finishing with Church and Woodcarving. Another popular attraction in the area is the charming Lake of Kournas, home to a large number of birds and animals and with countless spots to sit and relax or enjoy a meal. Other beaches worth visiting in the area are Ombros Gialos, Kera-strand, Kalives, Kalyvaki en Georgioupoli. Dit gebied van Kreta eiland is geweldig voor gezinnen met kinderen en staat bekend om zijn ontspannen en relaxte sfeer, terwijl het toch goed verbonden is met de grote steden.