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Krios Beach lies west of Paleochora near Cape Krios, where road-based beach exploring gives way to the walking country towards Elafonisi. Several neighbouring coves offer different levels of shelter and privacy.

Viena Beach, also called Krios Lake, is a small coastal inlet beyond Krios on the route towards Elafonisi. It appeals more to curious walkers and history-minded visitors than to anyone seeking a broad sandy beach.

The Agios Ioannis coves lie east of Kedrodasos along the walking coast towards Krios. Choose this area if you are already equipped for coastal hiking and want to explore beyond the most familiar beach stops.

Kedrodasos Beach offers white sand, turquoise shallows and a protected juniper landscape close to Elafonisi. Its natural appearance is the reason to visit, and also the reason to tread lightly.

Elafonisi Beach is one of Chania's signature coastal landscapes, with pale sand, pink-tinged patches and shallow lagoon water around a protected islet. It is worth planning as a full outing rather than a hurried stop between distant attractions.

Aspri Limni Beach is a small enclosed-looking cove near Chrysoskalitissa. Its name means White Lake, a reference to the pale shore and rocky frame rather than a separate inland body of water.