The main beach where “Zorbas” was filmed, is located in the east side of the village, at the foot of the mountain and has marvellous white sand and shallow turquoise waters. The closest beach to the villa is Stavros beach, around 3.5 km away from the villa and has sand and rocks in places and is less organised than the first, but cleaner.  

There are two closest beaches to the villa, one is the small unorganized and wild beach of  Macherida. Another one is Tersanas Beach which is a sandy organized beach with sun beds and several great taverns around. 

In chania you can discover the world famous beaches of Falasarna and Elafonissi. Falasarna is located on the far north west coast and is famous for its long wide stretches of sand. A shell lover's dream, Falasarna also has tinges of pink sand. Beach bars and restaurants provide organised services. Falasarna should ,however, be avoided if there is a strong westerly wind as the sea can become very rough.

Elafonissi is located on the southwestern part of Crete island and is one of the most well-known beaches in Crete, but also in Greece.  It stands out for its exotic colours, stunning pink - white sand (a result of millions of crushed sea shells) and its morphology.  Shallow, warm, turquoise waters are reminiscent of the Caribbean - sure to delight. Elafonissi is also a Natura 2000 protected area, rich in protected flora. Organised areas and cafes can be found on the beach and taverns close by. SUP board and canoes are available for hire.

Crete is famous for its beautiful beaches to enjoy and you are lucky enough to be close to many of them.