Sandy beach · Chaniotis, Greece

Παραλία Χανιώτη (Paralia Chanioti)

A sandy beach in Chaniotis, Greece. The bay opens toward the north-north-west across about 33 km of open sea, so expect waves when the wind comes from that side. The water stays shallow, about 1.3 m deep 50 m out, which suits children and wading. Further out it reaches roughly 5.9 m at 400 m. Tides are barely noticeable (about 28 cm). It is one of 2 beaches around Chaniotis; the nearest is Παραλία Χανώτη Grecotel, 580 m away.