Koutalas Strand

Koutalas Strand

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A small, secluded beach with pebbles and stones, ideal for those seeking seclusion – but with no amenities. Koutalas ligt op 25 km van Chania en 1 km van Kokkino Chorioaan de rand van Kaap Drapanos. Het is geschikt om te vissen en rustig te zwemmen, zolang je maar meeneemt wat je nodig hebt, want er zijn geen voorzieningen. De zeebodem is vrij rotsachtig en actief, wat betekent dat zee-egels kunnen opduiken. Het is aan te raden om goed schoeisel mee te nemen om over de scherpe rotsen te navigeren en makkelijker in en uit het water te komen. De toegang is gemakkelijk met de auto via een onverharde weg, die je vindt door ten noorden van Kokkino Chorio. There is a rather steep road that descends all the way to the beach – with enough space for half a dozen cars. Alternatively, you can park at the top of the hill and take a short walk down, which is the preferred approach for most visitors.

Koutalis Strand

Koutalas is popular with divers and snorkelers, and if you make it here for a swim, you will probably notice a few scuba diving lessons or teams setting out for underwater exploration. Elephant’s Cave, one of the best diving spots on the island, is located nearby. This massive cave, with a width of 9 m, is full of beautiful red and white stalagmites and stalactites. It takes its name from the fossilized remains of an elephant that were found in the cave. The cave offers insight into how the area would have looked thousands of years ago when the level of water was much lower.

De strand van Almyrida is less than 5 km away and is another popular seaside resort for visitors.  It has two small sandy beaches separated by a small peninsula. The water is clean, calm and shallow, making it perfect for families with children. Almyrida staat bekend om zijn taverna's met verse vis die direct aan het strand liggen. Er zijn verschillende andere toeristische activiteiten in de omgeving; 10 km landinwaarts vinden we de Archeologische vindplaats van Aptera. Het was een van de belangrijkste en machtigste stadstaten van West-Kreta and of considerable size, indicative of the power it had during its pinnacle.  Other beaches worth visiting in the area are Ombros Gialos, Kera-strand, Kalives, Kalyvaki en Georgioupoli.

 

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