Seitan Limania

Seitan Limania (also Seitan Limani) a is a remote beach in the undeveloped northeast part of Akrotiri peninsula, Chania Region. It is a narrow canal locked between high sea cliffs, with a small spot of white sand and pebbles and transparent vivid blue water. All these, along with its isolation from populated areas, make it a quite extraordinary place which was known only to locals a decade ago. Actually, the name of the beach is Stefanou, after the name of the small chapel of Agios Stefanos there but it is more popular as Seitan Limania which is the name of the area. The word ”seitan” comes from the Turkish word for ”devil”, and ”limania” means ”ports” in Greek, so the whole translation is ”devil`s ports” but no one knows the origin of this denomination.

The nearest village to Seitan Limani is Chordaki. The road from the village leads to the church of Agios Spyridon, then continues down to the sea and ends at a small parking place. A short but steep path will lead you to the beach, as you will first sea the canal from above end enjoy the magnificent view. Because of the surrounding cliffs the place is sheltered from winds and perfect for swimming. There are no beach bars or beach facilities and due to its size it may often gets crowded in the summer.

Next to Seitan Limania, southwards, there are two more sea canals, but they are not accessible and they are not beaches. You can see them from above if you take the path right of the parking lot but the place is not safe at all and peeping down is not recommendable.

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highlights: narrow sea canal between high cliffs, beach in Chania Region, Crete, Greece