The picturesque Agia Marina beach is situated approximately 9 kilometers west of the city of Chania, Greece. The heavenly beach boasts gorgeous golden sand and is guarded by a lifeguard tower. Notably, Agia Marina beach caters to individuals with mobility difficulties, ensuring they have easy accessibility. Being child-friendly, the beach is a popular destination for fun-filled gatherings.
The beach derives its name from the local church, Agia Marina, as it is located in the village. Like other beaches around the city of Chania, Loggerhead sea turtles breed on Agia Marina beach. Visitors are encouraged to be mindful of where they step and refrain from disrupting the turtles' natural habitat.
The facilities at Agia Marina beach are impressive and include parking, showers, loungers, restrooms, and numerous bars and restaurants, making it an ideal beach for tourists to relax and unwind.
Agia Marina amenities include parking, toilet, shower and loungers.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.
Visitor reviews highlight that visitors love the sandy beach with crystal clear water and beautiful surroundings. Some visitors mention good restaurant services and friendly staff. However, some visitors do not like the crowdedness of the beach and overpriced food in busy beach cafes, while others complain about the sand mostly being gravel or the water activities being average.
Visitors to Agia Marina often stay in the village itself, as it offers accommodations within walking distance to the beautiful beach, making it convenient for beachgoers. Additionally, the nearby town of Platanias is popular for its vibrant nightlife and easy access to both the beach and Chania city.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 35.52195791 / Longitude: 23.93066883
Agia Marina is located in Chania. The following map of Agia Marina shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 16.7°C/23.8°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 25.9°C |
| Sea Temperature | 18.5 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.3 m |
| Rain Chance | 23% |
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| Rainfall | 0.6 mm |
| Rain Duration | 4 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:25/20:16 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 0.5 hrs |
| UV Index | 6.3 |
| Cloud Cover | 96% |
| Speed | 8.2 km/h |
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| Gusts | 15.1 km/h |
| Direction | E |
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