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Chiona beach
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About
Chiona beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 346th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 7.4 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Schisma Eloundas settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with crystal blue water and gray pebble, 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.
Chiona beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
16 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Candia Beach II, which has a rating of 8.7.
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+25
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+19
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Chiona beach is located in Crete within Schisma Eloundas, 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 near our hotel is stunningly beautiful, with clear waters and a clean shoreline. However, it's important to wear swim rubber shoes to protect your feet from the small stones as you enter the sea. The only issue we encountered were the garbage bins nearby which emitted a foul smell during windy days."
Nikolas Antonopoulos.
"The beach boasts stunning vistas, with the added feature of gray pebbles adding to its natural charm."
Milo Van Der Sullen
User reviews
"The beach near our hotel is stunningly beautiful, with clear waters and a clean shoreline. However, it's important to wear swim rubber shoes to protect your feet from the small stones as you enter the sea. The only issue we encountered were the garbage bins nearby which emitted a foul smell during windy days."
Nikolas Antonopoulos.
"The beach boasts stunning vistas, with the added feature of gray pebbles adding to its natural charm."
Milo Van Der Sullen
Stays nearby
A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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1.2km
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Located at nearest locality
Schisma Eloundas
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190m from center
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1.5km
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Located at nearest locality
Schisma Eloundas
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610m from center
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3.5km
from the beach
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Located at nearest locality
Schisma Eloundas
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3.9km from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)
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Istro 0.8 km
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Schisma Eloundas 1.7 km
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Schisma Eloundas 0.3 km
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Agios Nikolaos 0.9 km
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Limenas Chersonisou 0.3 km
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Anissaras 0.7 km
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Anissaras 0.5 km
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Schisma Eloundas 1.4 km
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Ellinika 1.9 km
What to do in Chiona beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Chiona beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Jungle Bar• 3 min walk
- Mary Rose• 4 min walk
- Erginousa• 4 min walk
- Rusteak• 4 min walk
Attractions
- Κανάλι Ελουντας• 5 min walk
- Dianiskari Beach• 11 min walk
- Κατεβατή• 11 min walk
- Elounda Views• 12 min walk
Transport
- JSH• 34km
- Sitia Bus Station• 34.5km
- lti Meli Palace• 21.1km
Localities
- Schisma Eloundas• 1.1km
- Kastelli• 7.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Chiona beach?
The beachline of Chiona beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Chiona beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Chiona beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Chiona beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the Chiona beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Chiona beach is fully protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Chiona beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Chiona beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Chiona beach 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 Chiona beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Chiona beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Jungle Bar is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Chiona beach?
There are 655 places to stay in the Chiona beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Chiona beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Chiona beach from parking?
The Chiona beach 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 Chiona beach?
There are 4 attractions near Chiona beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Κανάλι Ελουντας located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Chiona beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Chiona beach 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 12°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Chiona beach (Crete island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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