Iguana Beach
Iguana Beach
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Iguana Beach in Agioi Apostoli is located three kilometers west of the city of Chania. It is situated a few meters of the road from Chania to Platanias – and next to the Golden Beach. It is a beautiful beach, very popular for both locals and foreign visitors due to its close proximity to the town of Chania, the golden sand and the crystal clear waters. In the area of Agioi Apostoli, there is also a large number of restaurants, rooms for rent and newly built hotels for your accommodation.
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Vicky B
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
In the 6 weeks of travelling this beautiful country and 1 week of being on his extraordinary island we have never experienced such fraudulent behaviour. Upon arrival we were charged 30 euro for 2 umbrellas accompanied by 4 lounge chairs. The price of the sets was not the problem, it was the fluctuation in rate of the sets depending on the GNI per capita of where you come from! Judging by your accent or language you speak, you are being charged ‘accordingly’ by the attendant charging these sets. This English family of 4 in front of us was only charged 23 euros due to quote on quote ‘they come to the island more’ and locals receive a lessened rate due to the standard of living in Greece. If this was the case, a standard flat rate should be implemented. It is not the money that is the problem, it is the notion that no one should be charged in accordance with their ethnicity. This is coming from a second generation Greek Australian.
Written 25 July 2023
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alan s
Nairn, UK114 contributions
Oct 2022
Lovely beach. Decent beach bar. Toilets very primitive, just hole in floor!!!
Beware the nibbling fish!
Beware the nibbling fish!
Written 30 October 2022
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Jurkovic
Rijeka, Croatia108 contributions
Aug 2022
Nice sandy beach "with a view". Natural shade, lot of sports, caffe, sunbeds, best beach in Agia Apostoli.
Written 17 September 2022
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Tanya L
5 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Great beach , very close to the city ,we visited 2 times, any time we get umbrellas even on crowd time,options for water sport. Very friendly & good beach, all children was happy
Written 19 August 2022
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Pernille
Hammerfest20 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
We came here as a family of 3, on july 27 2022. We payed 14 euros for 3 sunbeds and an umbrella in the front row. So we could keep an eye on things when we were in the water. We came 16:30, when tourists leave and the locals arrive. At 20:30 we were leaving and I noticed that my dress, that I hung on the umbrella to get more shade, was gone. As in stolen. The personell working at the beach helped me look for it, but it was not found anywhere. I went back two days later, and they still could not find it. I had to walk back to the hotel in my wet bikini, as I could not take the bus without clothes. Iphones, visacard and cash were not stolen.
I have never experienced anything like this on my 5 trips to Crete, or in any other country. Loving Crete a little less after this.
If you see a big woman in a deep green 100% viscose dress from Dressvoice-its mine! My advice would be to bring your worst clothes to this beach.
I have never experienced anything like this on my 5 trips to Crete, or in any other country. Loving Crete a little less after this.
If you see a big woman in a deep green 100% viscose dress from Dressvoice-its mine! My advice would be to bring your worst clothes to this beach.
Written 29 July 2022
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pat s
West Yorkshire, UK39 contributions
Jun 2022
This beach has two bars one at each end . There are lifeguards, changing facilities. The toilets are old fashioned, the key is kept at the bar. This too is a child friendly beach.
Written 24 July 2022
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Armstrong20
Sippersfeld, Germany353 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
This was another great beach close to Chania you can take a taxi or a city bus. Nice sandy beach clear water great view of the caves and mountains. Food vendors came around with fruit and doughnuts ect small restaurant near by .
Written 1 July 2022
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Gary L
Surrey, Canada54 contributions
May 2022
Clear turquoise water and sandy bottom. You can walk out quite a ways before it gets deep. Not a lot of shade so best to rent lounges and umbrella.
Written 23 June 2022
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Peter M
34 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
One of the best beach bars on the beach it’s relaxing as you enjoy your meal or a drink .
The cocktails are fantastic, Fotini makes
the best cocktails . Check em out .
With Great customer service . Great staff .
You’ll be surprised ,check it out .
The cocktails are fantastic, Fotini makes
the best cocktails . Check em out .
With Great customer service . Great staff .
You’ll be surprised ,check it out .
Written 18 September 2021
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AnSa
Oulu, Finland26 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Nice and shallow beach. Only one little kiosk to buy drinks.
There are two old toilets, where is only a hole in the floor. You have to pick a key from the kiosk. Not very hygienic in these covid days.
There are two old toilets, where is only a hole in the floor. You have to pick a key from the kiosk. Not very hygienic in these covid days.
Written 1 August 2021
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richard524
Basildon, UK122 contributions
Can you hire paddle boards from this beach or neighbouring ones? Not looking for the tours as they are a little expensive.
Iordache S
Vejle, Denmark88 contributions
Yes, you can. The location for renting is on the beach next to the lifeguard tower. The people working there are super nice and helpful.
Hi, John. What would you like to know about this attraction?
Is there a god 4/5 star hotel near the beach
deost
75 contributions
Hi John,
Yes, there is a 5 star hotel, the Domes Noruz Chania 1 minute drive or 4 minutes walk from the beach and multiple more within 10 minutes away.
Clare M
Brighton, UK45 contributions
Hi Which number bus leaves from the square to Iguana Beach ?
Thank you very much
Clare
weloveholidays95
Stevenage, UK904 contributions
Bus Number 21 fro plateia 1866
Anita
San Diego, CA27 contributions
How can we get from the airport to your hotel? How much is a taxi and how much is a bus and which one should we take? Thank you.
Wendy H
Sydney, Australia219 contributions
From the airport, I would suggest a taxi. It is difficult on public transport with luggage and the local buses do not have racks or spaces for it. As Joohn suggested, the fares are reasonable.
For day to day movement in and out of Chania town, the fare is about 1 or 2 euro and is quite reliable. If you travel on the bus you will see other beaches along the route that you can visit. There is a posted schedule at the 1866 square. AS for Iguana Beach, you will not be disappointed. It is lovely.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Iguana Beach
- Hotels near Iguana Beach:
- (0.15 mi) Talos Hotel Apartments
- (0.17 mi) Mossa Well Being Hotel
- (0.16 mi) Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection
- (0.16 mi) Niriis Hotel
- (0.13 mi) Golden Bay
- Restaurants near Iguana Beach:
- (0.12 mi) Golden Bay Restaurant
- (0.15 mi) Talos Restaurant
- (0.16 mi) Kuzina Galerie Traditional Restaurant
- (0.14 mi) Flamingos Bar & Restaurant
- (0.17 mi) Farmer s House