Marathi Beach

Marathi Beach is located 17 kilometers from the city of Chania, on the southeastern coast of Cape Akrotyri. The island offers a beautiful view of the white mountains. According to legend, there was a port city here in ancient times. Thanks to archaeological excavations, the remains of the palace of King Minos were found. Tourists come here every summer because this place is popular.

There is a beach in a closed bay. There are no winds and the sea is always calm. The water is perfectly clean and transparent, fine, soft sand. The sea is shallow, the water warms up well. There is also a small pine forest.

Fishing is a popular fishery. Staying at a local hotel, you will be served fish dishes. You can also take advantage of the offer to fish on a boat. By boat or catamaran you can swim to the rocky island 500 meters from the beach called Old Suda. On the western part of the beach you can go diving. You can get from Chania by city bus or by car.