Location
Afrata beach is situated at cape Rodopos, 28km west of Chania town.
It is the westernmost point of Chania bay.
Characteristics
| Access By: Car | Beach Type: Pebbles |
| Depth: Deep | Temperature: Normal |
| Organised: Yes* | Natural Shade: Little |
| Crowded: Normal | Windy: Yes |
Facilities
Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, parking, cafe, snack.
Notes
Rodopos cape is isolated, preferred mainly by locals, walkers and cyclists, so the beach is relatively quiet.
*Tavernas and accommodation options can be found at the settlement.
How to get to Afrata
Afrata beach is accessible only by private cars and motorbikes.
From the nearby village of Kolimbari, drive up towards the lovely 17th century monastery of Gonia.
There is an exit on the right, where a narrow and winding asphalt road leads to the beach.
Afrata is 10km west of Tavronitis, where there is a junction with the new National road Chanion-Kissamou.
Photo by: vaclav.ik
