The beach belongs to the small and very quiet tourist resort of the same name, Rapaniana, located about 22 km west of the regional town of Chania, near the village of Kolymbari. Rapaniana beach forms part of a long stretch of beach that stretches from Kolymbari to the town of Stalos.

Rapaniana is a long and spacious beach with a mixture of sand and pebbles. The coastline slopes gently into the water in this area and the beautifully clear azure blue sea attracts visitors to swim. You will often see families with smaller children or couples enjoying water play and relaxation in the shallow water off the coast with a beautiful view of the bare mountains of the Kissamos peninsula. However, sometimes the strong northerly winds bring with them bigger waves, which is generally a feature of the beaches along the northern coast of Crete. Similar to the fact that the local beaches are chosen by Caretta caretta turtles to lay their eggs.

Rapaniana beach is rather modestly equipped, with only a few sunbeds and umbrellas belonging to a nearby hotel, as well as an adjacent taverna and beach bar. Other tourist services can be found in the resort itself. Indeed, the beach is often very quiet and never crowded, but it has found its fans among locals and tourists alike.

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Close beaches: Kolymbari Beach, Tavronitis Beach

Most favourite beaches of Crete: Amoudara Beach (Heraklion), Balos Beach, Elafonisi Beach, Falassarna Beach, Glyka Nera Beach (Sweet Water), Matala Beach, Platanias Beach, Preveli Beach, Stalis Beach, Stavros Beach, Vai Beach, Voulisma Beach, Xerokampos Beach

Resorts, beaches, sights or trips - clearly listed on the map of Crete.