Zorbas Beach

Zorbas Beach

Stavros beach is located 17 km east of Chania on the Akrotiri peninsula. In the area there is a big steep mountain in the shape of a camel, standing opposite the port of the village. The mountain has become popular from the scenes of the 1964 film “Zorbas the Greek“, where Anthony Quinn danced the famous sirtaki!
Today, Stavros beach has been developed from a small fishing village into a tourist resort. The main beach is located east of the village, at the foot of the mountain and next to the picturesque harbor of the village. It is formed within a circular bay completely isolated from winds. The contrast of the wild landscape of the mountain with the beautiful quiet beach makes Stavros beach a unique place for swimming.

Highlights

• Relax in a well organized beach offering plenty of facilities.
• Swim in clear turquoise shallow waters ideal for children, as the beach is well protected against bad weather.
• Get snacks, water or coffee from the canteen on the beach or from many traditional taverns and cafés along the shore.
• Visit the second beach of Stavros located just 200 meters northwest of the central beach. This is much quieter and an excellent choice on a non-windy day.
• Follow the path that leads on the top of the rocky hill by the beach. Here, discover the cave and enjoy spectacular panoramic views.
• Take a walk around the peninsula that separates the two beaches and discover the remains of a quarry from where the Venetians dug the limestone used to build the city walls.