Some tips for you... You arrive by boat (Athitis Lines) from Sfakia harbour and pay 18 euros per person from Sfakia, to Marmaras, back to Loutro and return to Sfakia. The sea is very deep, with smooth rocks and some beautiful caves. You can also get a sea taxi. There is free WiFi on the beach (!!). If you want to have lunch at the only tavern, which you should, make sure you call and book to enjoy the amazing view from the front tables. Two sunbeds and an umbrella cost 9 euros. There are opportunities for great photos and the water was crystal clear, but this is common in Crete. Whether it is worth the 3h trip from Chania I leave it up to you. I would say only if you plan to stay 2...
Read moreA beautiful place, but be warned- the drive down to the trail is extreme and not for the impatient. The trail is also pretty rugged, and a fun activity I would usually embrace, but when compounded with the experience of the drive it definitely added up to a WTF even mindset. The caves here are a fun environment to explore, and the beach is so small that it has a cozy feeling, but it’s hard to enjoy the coast because the pebbles are freaking scorching and difficult to walk on without water shoes. If you have endless money for your vacation, maybe this would be an easier visit for you, but otherwise, it’s best to...
Read moreThis beach is unique by the way how rocks are getting together with the sea and causing to occur caves inside the water.
You can reach by this either by renting a bout from lautro or a private tour from hora sfakion. You can also reach to lautro from hora sfakion with a regular ticketed boat.
I definitely think that this beach is worth your effort, since it is not as crowded as the touristic beaches but the water is even better.
If you have an equipment to allow you to take underwater pictures, this beach will make you happy for sure with its...
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