Kokkíni Khánion

Paralia Kokkini Chani

Good for Relax

6.7

/ 10 Good

#301 out of 478
in Crete

About

Paralia Kokkini Chani is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 301th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 35.8 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Gournes settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a small bay with green pure water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Paralia Kokkini Chani coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Arena beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

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Historical

+23 ^oC +17 ^oC

Air temperature

3 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Gournes, Crete,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Tolerable

5.4/10

Cover

Tolerable

5.3/10

Cleanliness

Very good

7.5/10

Amenities

Very poor

1.7/10

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Paralia Kokkini Chani is located in Crete within Gournes, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Crete island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"The beach stretches on endlessly, adorned with soft sand and crystal-clear waters, albeit slightly choppy on windy days. However, the sea remains calm in the vicinity of the charming tavernas. This seaside spot is a must-visit for those seeking a quick getaway near Heraklion."

Lena Rivers

"The beach's entrance to the water is a bit rough and uneven, with scattered rocks and pebbles that may make it difficult to navigate."

Maxwell Renner.

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Lena Rivers

"The beach's entrance to the water is a bit rough and uneven, with scattered rocks and pebbles that may make it difficult to navigate."

Maxwell Renner.

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Stays nearby

A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.

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12 accomodations nearby

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2.8km from the beach

Estia

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Gournes

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2km from center

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3km from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Naiades Hotel by Estia

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Gournes

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2.2km from center

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Ilias and Eva Apartment close to the beach

3.2km from the beach

Exceptional

Ilias and Eva Apartment close to the beach

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Gournes

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2.4km from center

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3.5km from the beach

9.5

Exceptional

Sou Mou Boutique Apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Gournes

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2.7km from center

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3.6km from the beach

Gaia Villa

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Gournes

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2.8km from center

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3.9km from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Value for Money Apartments by Angeliki

Serviced Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Gournes

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3.1km from center

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4.7km from the beach

Aspro Niglet

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Gournes

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3.8km from center

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4.8km from the beach

Exceptional

Villa Senses

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Gournes

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4km from center

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4.9km from the beach

Exceptional

Luxury Maisonette Afro

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Gournes

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4.1km from center

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5km from the beach

2 BD Modern Villa w Private Pool, Courtyard & BBQ

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Gournes

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4.1km from center

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5.3km from the beach

9.3

Excellent

Flower Apartments

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Gournes

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4.4km from center

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5.4km from the beach

8.8

Excellent

Casa di Brillanti, 2min from the beach!

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Gournes

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6.3km from center

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Deserted even in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

Analipsi, Greece

Analipsi Beach

8.3

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Analipsi 0.5 km

Amoudara, Greece

Ammoudara Beach II

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water, Sand bottom

Amoudara 1.8 km

Malia, Greece

Malia beach

7.8

Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water

Malia 1.2 km

Anissaras, Greece

Paralia Anissaras

7.8

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Anissaras 0.5 km

Anissaras, Greece

Saradari Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Anissaras 0.7 km

Limenas Chersonisou, Greece

Hersonissos beach III

8.7

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Limenas Chersonisou 0.3 km

Batheianos Kampos, Greece

Arena beach II

7.6

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water, Sand bottom

Batheianos Kampos 0.4 km

Stavromeno, Greece

Arena beach

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand

Stavromeno 0.3 km

Kato Gouves, Greece

Marina Beach

7.5

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water

Kato Gouves 0.7 km

Karteros, Greece

Amnissos beach

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand

Karteros 0.7 km

Analipsi, Greece

Anisaras beaches

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand

Analipsi 1.4 km

Limenas Chersonisou, Greece

Navarchou Nearchou beach

Navarchou Nearchou

8.6

Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water

Limenas Chersonisou 1.5 km

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Dos Palmas Beach Caf...• 3 min walk
Ambrosia Taverna• 4 min walk
Cup cup premium coff...• 7 min walk
cafe palace• 8 min walk

Attractions

Minoan Megaron at Ni...• 19 min walk
Παραλία Ἁγίων Θεοδόρ...• 27 min walk
Boufos Cave• 4km
Skotino Cave• 4.1km

Transport

HER• 7.9km
Bus station Tympaki• 53.9km
Club Calimera Sunshi...• 13.9km

Localities

Gournes• 1km
Kastelli• 35.8km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Paralia Kokkini Chani?

The coastline of Paralia Kokkini Chani is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water near the beach is clean and almost blue in sunny weather. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Paralia Kokkini Chani?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Paralia Kokkini Chani, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Paralia Kokkini Chani good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Paralia Kokkini Chani does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Paralia Kokkini Chani good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Paralia Kokkini Chani secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Paralia Kokkini Chani?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Paralia Kokkini Chani.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Dos Palmas Beach Cafe is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Paralia Kokkini Chani?

There are 1506 places to stay in the Paralia Kokkini Chani area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Paralia Kokkini Chani include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Paralia Kokkini Chani from parking?

The Paralia Kokkini Chani has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Paralia Kokkini Chani?

There are 4 attractions near Paralia Kokkini Chani that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Minoan Megaron at Nirou Chani located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Paralia Kokkini Chani?

The month with the highest temperature in Paralia Kokkini Chani is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Paralia Kokkini Chani (Crete island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Paralia Kokkini Chani (Crete island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.