Almyrida beach
Almyrida is a lovely fishing village and seaside resort on the north coast of Crete about 15km east of Chania. A few kilometres from Almyrida you will find the slightly larger neighbouring town of Kalives.
Almyrida beaches
Almyrida has two sandy beaches, which are fully organised with sun beds, umbrellas, showers, toilets and a lifeguard.
The water is crystal clear and ideal for swimming and snorkelling. The beaches are awarded with the prestigious Blue Flag for clean water, environmental management, safety and services.
Almyrida also has a third beach with pebbles. This beach is situated west of the village and has no facilities.
Child friendliness
The sea is quite shallow, especially the eastern end, making it ideal for families with small children.
Water sports
Water sport facilities include various boats, windsurfing equipment, kayaks, pedalos and diving.
Beach restaurants
Behind the beach you find several restaurants and cafés with lovely views to the sea. The best place to eat is Psaros Restaurant, which has many delicious fish dishes on the menu. The restaurant offers beautiful views of the beach and the sea.
Almyrida holiday resort
Almyrida is a quite relaxed resort and an ideal choice for families with small children. There are a number of hotels, with 4-star Almyrida Beach being one of the most popular hotels among tourists from all over Europe. The village has a variety of restaurants, cafés and even cocktail bars. You will also find a few mini-markets, tourist shops and car rental companies, all of which are open late into the night in the tourist season.
The Chania region around Almyrida is wonderful, with its picturesque villages like Plaka and Kokkino, and glorious views of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori). Another tip is Lake Kournas, which is surrounded by beautiful nature and is just under half an hour away with a rental car. Here, the whole family can enjoy a trip on a pedal boat and eat a delicious lunch with a view of Crete’s most photographed lake.
Another great option is to visit Chania by rental car or bus. You can easily spend a day visiting Chania, which is the second largest city on Crete. A good place to start is at the Venetian harbour, where you can stroll along the promenade with its cafés, restaurants and colourful buildings. This is also where the iconic Venetian lighthouse and the ancient Turkish mosque are located. Afterwards, you should visit the charming old town.
Watch our video from Almyrida
Almyrida map
As the map shows, the beaches in Almyrida er partially protected against waves. If the map is moved slightly towards the west, you can see the slightly larger holiday village Kalives, which is similar to Almyrida in many ways.
