Located 14km northeast of Chania and 1km west of the village Chorafakia, is the secluded beach of Maherida.
This hidden gem is mainly frequented by naturists, this secluded beach has lovely white sand and turquoise waters which have a soft sandy seabed bottom. Southwest facing Maherida beach is always calm and protected from winds. Come early to find a good spot.
Good to Know
- Beach Type Beaches and Coves
- Facilities A natural beach free of services, there are tavernas etc to be found in the nearby village of Chorafakia.
- Nudist Status Tolerated / Clothing Optional
- Ease of Access Fairly easy, you follow a path of 100 meters through bushes and rocky ground.
Getting There
- Town / County / StateChorafakia, Chania, Kríti - Crete, Greece.
- Zip / Postal Code 731 00
- Directions Macherida beach is accessible by private cars and motorbikes.There are daily buses from Chania to Chorafakia village and from here you can walk to the beach.It is right next to the paved road leading from the Tersanas beach to Maherida.
Coordinates
- Latitude 35.567337
- Longitude 24.082043