#6 European Rank

Seitan Limania Beach

Crete (Chania / Akrotiri), Greece•Aegean Sea (Cretan Sea)• Best Season: May, June, July, August, September, October

Photo: Olhaz (Public domain) · Wikimedia Commons source

EDITORIAL SCORE

4.80/ 5.0

SEA TEMPERATURE

26.4°C

August 30-year average

DAILY BUDGET

€25/day

SAND & SHORELINE

Fine White Sand

Deep Water

Sea Temperature by Month

30-year monthly averages for Crete (Chania / Akrotiri) · NOAA satellite data

Swipe 12 months ⇄

Warm Bathwater

Jan

16.4°C

Air 17°C

Feb

15.8°C

Air 18°C

Mar

16.1°C

Air 20°C

Apr

17.4°C

Air 23°C

May

19.8°C

Air 26°C

Jun

23.5°C

Air 29°C

Jul

25.8°C

Air 31°C

Peak

Aug

26.4°C

Air 31°C

Sep

25.1°C

Air 29°C

Oct

22.6°C

Air 26°C

Nov

19.9°C

Air 22°C

Dec

17.6°C

Air 19°C

Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology

Swimmable 25 May – 2 Nov (>21°C) · 161 days

30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Greece Sea Temperatures

Score Breakdown

Scenery & Setting4.8 / 5

Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.9 / 5

Sand & Shoreline Quality4.9 / 5

Atmosphere & Safety4.1 / 5

Accessibility & Entry Ease4.8 / 5

Affordability & Fair Pricing4.9 / 5

About Seitan Limania Beach

A narrow zigzagging gorge carved into white limestone cliffs on Crete’s Akrotiri Peninsula, funneling otherworldly neon-blue waters to a secret sand wedge.

Amenities & Facilities

Bathrooms

Showers

Free Parking

Yes

Food / Tavernas

Good for Kids

Dog Friendly

Lifeguard on Duty

Sunbed & Umbrella Rentals

Natural Cliff/Pine Shade

Wheelchair Accessible

Snorkeling & Watersports

Nudist / FKK Friendly

Getting There & Local Notes

Getting there:

Drive 20 km northeast from Chania past the airport toward Chordaki village and follow the steep switchback road.

•Wear proper sneakers for the steep 15-minute rocky mountain path down from the parking lot

•Curious wild Cretan mountain goats (kri-kri) frequently wander the beach

•Arrive before 10:00 AM to enjoy the narrow cove before day-tripper boats and crowds arrive

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

CHQ / HER · 40m drive

Scenic drive along the Northern Crete coastal highway.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Seitan Limania Beach

What is the water temperature at Seitan Limania Beach?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Seitan Limania Beach averages 26.4°C (80°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Seitan Limania Beach?

Seitan Limania Beach is classified as a fine white sand shoreline located in Crete (Chania / Akrotiri), Greece.

Is Seitan Limania Beach good for families with kids?

Seitan Limania Beach has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.

Are there parking and facilities at Seitan Limania Beach?

Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.

Getting Around & Activities

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