Marathi

Marathi lies on the southeast coast of Akrotiri peninsula, in a curved and sheltered cove facing Souda bay. Unlike the rest north beaches of Crete, its position protects it from winds and waves and this, together with the soft sandy beach makes it suitable for families with small kids. The center of Chania Town is 18 km away.

Marathi actually has two beaches separated by a pier for fishing and excursion boats. Both beaches have facilities like sunbeds and parasols, and the seaside is lined with fish taverns and cafes. Juts south of Marathi is the less known Loutraki beach, again sandy and organized. The extraordinary Seitan Limania beach is also in this part of Akrotiri peninsula, in 16 km and reachable via road passing by the village of Chordaki.

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highlights: sandy beach protected from winds, village in Chania Region, Crete, Greece