Voulolimni — Attraction in Municipality of Kissamos

I haven't seen this place appear on any list of things to do in Chania and got a recommendation from a local to go there on the way to Elafonissi.

Basically it is a natural pool created by the rocks around that traps the sea water so they are completely flat and calm compared to the strong waved outside.

We arrived at Friday at noon and it was almost empty with only a few people swimming.

Getting there is not hard but you need to run right from the main road to a little road that seems like someone's parking...

At some point the road becomes a diet road but it's ok for any car to drive, just a bit slower.

After you park there is a small area with trees if you need shade but there are no facilities at all so bring food and...

This is not a real beach. It's just a spot where you can do some snorkeling or maybe swim a little. It's like a small lake just next to the sea and that's why it's good for snorkeling. Parking is free and almost empty, but that is probably because you almost don't have any space where you can lay a towel and catch some sun for a while. There was a family there with some chairs under the trees and that's probably your best option to spent some time at Voulolimni... if available! If you're looking for a beach,...

Clear water, not a lot of place to lay down. we got lucky and sat on the deck you can see in the photo but not many other spots other than that. mostly sitting on rocks or any other improvisation. Water was clear and not dirty in any sense. I think weather dictates the experience, blue skies- blue pool. It wasnt too crowded at any moment we were (3-5 couples at most) and really quite and natural spot. Hope the deck stays. Totally fine to snag a pic and...