Zorba danced here
Stavros Beach
Σταυρός
Chania, Crete · Swimming
📍 16km · 25min from Chania
A circular cove enclosed on three sides by a dramatic cliff. Anthony Quinn filmed Zorba the Greek on this beach. The water is impossibly calm — it's one of the safest swims on Crete.
🔎 Local Tip
The cliff at the back is where Zorba dances in the film. Calm water even when the rest of Crete is rough.
Quick Info
Best forSwimming · Families · Film lovers
AccessCar (16km, 25min from Chania)
ParkingYes (free, 2min walk)
Wind★★★★★ (fully enclosed — almost always calm)
Family★★★★★
Snorkelling★★★
Sunset★★
Food nearbyTaverna on the beach · Café
Distance16km · 25min from Chania