Kalyves, a charming beach resort just 20 km west of the town of Chania...
The gently shelving beaches are ideal for children and are featured in our Family Friendly Best Beaches Guide.
Places to See Served well by the efficient bus service KTEL, Kalyves is a pleasant bus ride from the impressive town of Chania. Other excursions can take you to nearby Plaka, Souda, Armeni and Almirida. Armeni Armeni, just 2 km inland from the resort, is a quiet and quaint Cretan village set in a beautiful valley of orange groves and olive groves. In the shady village square an impressive church overlooks two very good tavernas offering the hungry visitor the very best in Cretan hospitality and authentic meals from the Cretan Diet. Thirsty travellers may prefer a cool drink from the Kafeneion or mingle with the local men folk and partake of a glass of Raki (Tsikoudia). Souda Bay British War Cemetery Trees and shrubs on three sides with the open sea of the bay in front surround the cemetery. It is the last resting place of 1,527 of the known 2000 British Commonwealth war dead, the majority of whom lost their lives in the Battle for Crete between May 20th and May 31st, 1941. Click here to learn more about this very moving place. Aptera Megala Horafia, around 7km from Kalyves is set on the top of a hill overlooking Souda. At the eastern edge of the village there is the famous Aptera archaeological site, which boasts the largest Roman archaeological excavations on Western Crete. Many important ruins of the ancient town of Aptera can still be seen, including impressive underground water cisterns, a small temple and a small theatre.
Getting there Kalives is accessible from the mainland and the whole of Europe through Chania, and the many daily ferry services in Souda, Chania. Check out Flights to Crete Car Hire around the area There are a number of really good car rental companies in and around the Chania area that can give you the freedom to explore west Crete. A brilliant and cheap bus service KTEL connects this village with many of the main villages and towns of western Crete including Chania, Almirida, Plaka and Vamos. Staying here
The excellent and varied choice of accommodation in and around Kalyves makes this beautiful seaside resort an idyllic place to stay for a holiday in Crete. A wide range of top luxury hotels including the Kalyves Beach Hotel and the Kiani Beach Resort, waterside hotels, suites and comfortable apartments and studios are available in this wonderful village.
Kalyves Beach Hotel – Kalyves – Chania The hotel " Kalyves Beach " lies by the sea, next to the river " Xydas " in Kalyves. Built on a really privileged area, it combines the blue green of the Cretan Sea (Kritiko Pelagos) and the beauty of the greek nature. The unique location of the Kalyves Beach Hotel together with the impeccable service offered by the staff, and the warm atmosphere which reigns everywhere, can make your dream of vacations come true. The beautiful decoration along with the particular style of the hotel can satisfy the requirements of even the most demanding customer. The aim of the hotel is to offer you the famous Greek hospitality combined with a service of the highest quality, thus making your stay at the Kalyves Beach Hotel an unforgettable memory. For reservations and more information contact:
Kalyves Beach Hotel
Kiani Beach Resort is ideally located on the beach of Kiani, just a few kilometres east of Chania and close to Kalyves. The large swimming pool outlined by sun-beds and umbrellas, enjoys the service of the pool bar for snacks and beverages and is just steps away from the beach of Kiani. The shallow beach, children's swimming pool, playground, open theatre with much entertainment, ramps and elevators within the resort for easy manoeuvring of prams, makes this resort a haven for families with young children. For reservations and more information contact:
Kiani Beach Resort
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Plenty of extremely good tavernas, some waterfront, others around the pretty village square, offer the hungry holidaymaker a fabulous array of food and drink. The locals are very friendly here and there are lots of shops, tavernas and bars, and a magnificent church, making this a charming fishing village and a pleasure to stay in.
