Georgioupolis Beaches is a long 10 km sandy beach located in a beautiful bay on the northwest coast of Crete. The beach has calm, clear waters that are ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
What to Do
- Swimming and Sunbathing 🌞☀️👙👒: The warm, shallow waters make Georgioupolis Beaches perfect for swimming and bathing, especially for families with kids. The beach also has plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas available to rent for sunbathing.
- Snorkeling 🤿: The clear waters provide good visibility to explore the sea life and underwater scenery while snorkeling.
- Attractions 🏰: Take a walk up to the iconic little white chapel on the sea cliff. There is also an ancient ruins site and World War II gun emplacements to explore nearby.
Where to Eat 🍽️
Fanis
Fanis is a cozy family-run tavern along the promenade that serves excellent traditional Cretan dishes made from fresh, local ingredients. The owner is very hospitable and the seafood is caught daily.
Corissia Park Beach Club & Live Events
Corissia Park Beach Club & Live Events has a seaside terrace overlooking the beach. They offer tasty Greek and international food, along with refreshing drinks and lively entertainment like DJs and live music performances in the evenings.
Where to Stay 🏨
Corissia Princess Hotel is conveniently located right across from the beach. It provides comfortable, modern rooms along with good dining options and friendly service from the staff.
Epos Luxury Beach Hotel is a stylish, peaceful adults-only hotel situated directly facing the beach. It features beautiful rooms, delicious cuisine, an amazing rooftop bar, and professional service.
Kokalas Resort Georgioupoli is a cozy family-run apartment resort just 1 minute from the beach. It offers clean, spacious rooms, a nice pool and bar area, as well as fun weekly events like a Greek culture night with entertainment and barbecue dinner.
Parking 🅿️
There are parking spaces along the beach road and promenade that are free of charge. Paid parking is also available at some of the hotels and beach clubs.
Brief Info
- 🏙️ City: Georgioupoli
- ✨ Island: Crete
- 🇮🇹 Country: Greece
- ✈️ Fly to: Chania Airport – 40 mins by car (35 km)
- 🏖️ Ideal for: Families, couples, snorkelers
Average Temperatures
| Month | Air Temp | Water Temp |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 17°C |
| February | 13°C | 16°C |
| March | 17°C | 17°C |
| April | 17°C | 17°C |
| May | 30°C | 22°C |
| June | 28°C | 24°C |
| July | 28°C | 26°C |
| August | 33°C | 27°C |
| September | 29°C | 26°C |
| October | 19°C | 24°C |
| November | 16°C | 22°C |
| December | 14°C | 19°C |
