Paralia Tersanas 🏖 – Crete, Greece

Paralia Tersanas is a small, sandy beach tucked away in a picturesque bay near Tersanas. With its shallow, calm waters, fine sand, and amenities like sunbeds, showers, and a snack bar, it’s an ideal spot for families with kids.

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👪 Who’s it Best For

This quiet, protected beach is perfect for families with young children. The shallow water and soft sand allow kids to play safely, while parents can relax under the trees or umbrellas. It also tends to be popular with locals and is never too crowded.

🏊 What to Do

• Swim and wade in the gentle, kid-friendly waters
• Build sandcastles on the fine sandy beach
• Shade yourself under trees and umbrellas
• Enjoy drinks and light meals at the small beachside cafe
• Relax while the kids play safely on the beach

🍔 Where to Eat

There are not many dining options right by the beach. The small cafe Zephyros opens at 9:30 AM and serves coffee, drinks and light snacks. Otherwise, visitors tend to bring their own picnics.

🛖 Where to Stay

There are no hotels directly at Paralia Tersanas itself. However, there are apartments and hotels with excellent reviews located a short drive away in the popular seaside town of Stavros. These include:

Alianthos Suites – Charming hotel with relaxing pool area, delicious breakfast, and friendly staff. Just a 25 euro taxi from Chania airport.

Aloni Suites – Spacious, spotless apartments with two nice pools and gorgeous sunset views. Better if you have a rental car.

Skamagkas Apartments – Very clean, homey apartments run by a wonderful family that treats guests like their own. Close to two great beaches.

🅿 Parking

There are no official parking lots right at Paralia Tersanas beach. Visitors tend to park their cars along the small road above the beach. As the beach is relatively small, it can get crowded on weekends and parking spaces fill up early.

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🌴 Brief Info

• 🏙️ City: Tersanas
• ✨ Island: Crete
• 🇮🇹 Country: Greece
• ✈️ Fly to: Chania airport, 25 min drive
• 🏖️ Ideal for: Families with children

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