Location
Lasithi, Eastern Crete, Near Palaikastro
Beach Name
Chiona
Other spellings: Hiona, Chionas, Hionas
My Rating Overall
3=good beach, would choose it for swimming
among other beaches if we were in the area
Beach
Sand and some small pebbles
Sea Floor
S=sand
Water
4=sea water was excellent and inviting for swimming. We would go out of
our way to swim there again
(just my own unscientific observation of the water feel and appearance)
My family and I enjoy the water when it is crystal clear, and cool
instead of warm. We don' like to see any visible floating particles
of any kind
or algae settled
on the beach.
Clothing
Topless sunbathing is common
Access
Good=paved road all the way to the beach, parking near
the beach
Amenities
Three restaurants on the beach
RV / Camper Accessibility
Site suitable for free camping. Ample space
for parking on the beach vicinity.
Although Campers explicitly forbidden
Snorkeling
The rocks to the South look promising but I did not
dive
Notes
A very nice beach with a very gentle sandy slope. It is located
withing walking distance from the Palaikastro (Rousolakos) archaeological
site. Admission to the site is free and the site can be easily
navigated
in about half hour. Most of the artifacts found at Rousolakos are
exhibited at the Sitia Archaeological Museum.
Several low trees provide shade for bathers and parked cars.
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