Beaches Nearby

Malia's most famous beach. A quite open beach with great clean sand, ideal for children and families. Water's edge has gradual slope into sea, but can get rough in late evenings. One local taverna offering traditional dishes, baguettes, icecreams and drinks to eat in or take away.

BEACHES OF AGIOS NIKOLAOS:

AMMOS BEACH:
Next to the coach station, practically within the city center, this marvelous beach, offers easy swimming near the city and various water sports.

MUNICIPAL BEACH:
Within Ammos beach, surrounded by plants, right after the National swimming pool, you can find the well organized Municipal beach, offering a children’s swimming pool, play grounds, snack bars, mini golf etc

GARGADOROS BEACH:
Right after Ammos beach, in a rather isolated, secret place, Gargadoros beach lies next to splendid hotels and offers quiet swimming.

KITROPLATIA BEACH:
This is another beach for swimming and sports, right in the heart of the city. Surrounded by taverns, restaurants, hotels, banks etc, it is a lively and busy place.

HAVANIA - MUNICIPAL BEACH: Along the coast road to Elounda, you can find the organized Havania Municipal beach. A marvelous sandy beach for swimming , sun-bathing and most sports.