Discover the Serenity of Paralia Nea Chrisi Akti

Getting There

• Public Bus

  From Chania, head to the Chania Bus Station (Ktel Chania) located on Kydonias Street. Look for the bus that goes to Rethymno or Agios Nikolaos, as you will need to transfer at the nearest major bus stop. After about 30-40 minutes, get off at the bus stop for Platanias. Here, you will need to switch to a local bus that goes to Paralia Nea Chrisi Akti. The journey should take around 15-20 minutes. Once you arrive at the Paralia Nea Chrisi Akti bus stop, follow the signs to the beach, which is just a short 5-minute walk from the stop.

• Taxi

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can take a taxi from Chania city center. You can find taxis at designated taxi ranks or use a taxi app. The ride to Paralia Nea Chrisi Akti will take approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic. Inform the driver that you want to go to Paralia Nea Chrisi Akti, and they will take you directly to the beach access point.

• Walking (from nearby locations)

  If you're staying in a hotel or a nearby area like Agia Marina or Platanias, you can walk to Paralia Nea Chrisi Akti. From Agia Marina, head towards the beach and follow the coastline westward. The walk will take approximately 20-30 minutes, and you'll enjoy beautiful views along the way. If coming from Platanias, simply walk east towards the beach; the distance is about 1.5 km and will take around 20 minutes.