Iliggas Beach at Chora Sfakia
Exploring Sfakia Sailing Holidays area
Located about 74 km south of Chania and 2 km west of Sfakia. It is a beautiful pebbled beach with very clear water and a large cave where one can resort to some shade. Moreover, it is protected from the winds. The small beach of vertigo could be considered the most beautiful in the area with water unreal turquoise color, thick, silver sand and deep waters. Although not an organized beach where you will find a tavern.
Navigational Aids
50 km south of Chania is the mountain village of Askyfou, Sfakia. There is an interesting war museum there, created by a local man, who was travelling all over Crete to collect every vestige of the battle, so as to keep alive the glorious memory of Cretan war history.
Nice beach between Sfakia and Frangokastello. Extensive, with few trees for shade, and large, round pebbles.
Located 75 km south of Chania South coast of Crete, 2-3 km from Sfakia, a beach with pebbles and rocks not affected by the summer winds. Isolated, although not organized quite popular with nudists.
Located about 72 km south of Chania, on Crete's south coast, a few minutes drive from Sfakia. It is a fairly secluded pebbled beach with clear blue waters, influenced by southern winds.
Located about 72 km south of Chania, in front of the village and with pebbles and sand. The area is not affected much by the summer winds.
Small beach, 2 km from Sfakia shingle and clear blue waters, just before the famous beach Vertigo. It is organized and will offer you the essentials.
The only beach located 75 km south of Chania and 3-4 km west of Sfakia. It is a pebbled beach with very clean and fresh sweet water.
Walking the beach Vertigo towards Loutro and the footpath E4 will pass the Chapel of the Holy Cross and of course will start next to several small bays which dominate the pebble, sand and rock. There is no organization, and should arrange for all necessary.
Located 80 km south of Chania Loutro beach is a very small pebbled beach, inside the homonymous bay, which is only accessible by boat. It is a natural shelter from the winds.
Located 80 km south of Chania, west of Loutro village and close to Livaniana. It is a pebbled beach and rocky bottom that is ideal for snorkeling.
Next to Foinikas you will find the small beach of lupus. The rocky bottom makes this secluded beach ideal for snorkeling.
Wonderful gulf beach west of Lykos with access only by sea. It took its name from the rocks with striking colors that surround it.