Stalos Beach is located approximately 7 kilometers to the west of the Greek city of Chania. This picturesque beach, with its golden sandy shores, is highly monitored by qualified lifeguards. Stalos Beach is an ideal location for families, welcoming children and allowing dogs to accompany their owners.
The beach's name has two potential origins, one stemming from Greek mythology, in which a bronze giant named Talos protected the island of Crete, and the other suggesting that Stalos was named after the Greek verb “stalizo,” which means “to stop for resting,” as it served as a popular resting place for shepherds.
Stalos Beach has been designed to provide maximum comfort for tourists and locals alike and boasts a plethora of amenities, including restaurants, bars, lounge chairs, restrooms, showers, and ample parking spaces along the coastline.
Stalos 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 enjoy the reasonably priced sun beds and clean beach with friendly staff. Many reviewers also note the calm and relaxing atmosphere. However, some visitors complain about the nearby facilities not being run by the bar.
Visitors to Stalos often stay in the nearby towns of Agia Marina and Platanias, which are renowned for their vibrant nightlife and variety of accommodations. Many opt for hotels and apartments that are within walking distance to Stalos Beach, making it convenient for beachgoers to enjoy the sandy shores and amenities.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 35.513448 / Longitude: 23.94809783
Stalos is located in Chania. The following map of Stalos shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 25°C/29.7°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 33.1°C |
| Sea Temperature | 27.2 °C |
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| Wave Height | 1.2 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:38/20:20 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 13.0 hrs |
| UV Index | 8.25 |
| Cloud Cover | 14% |
| Speed | 14.5 km/h |
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| Gusts | 30.2 km/h |
| Direction | E |
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