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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

Zorba Beach – Ancient Salt Pans of Aptera loop from Stavros

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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

Zorba Beach – Ancient Salt Pans of Aptera loop from Stavros

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Zorba Beach – Ancient Salt Pans of Aptera loop from Stavros

01:10

4.51km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.15 km

Zorba Beach

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This is where the famous dance scene was filmed

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2.29 km

Mama's Place Tavern

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One of the taverns in Stavros

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2.44 km

The Akrotiri peninsula lies off the north coast of West Crete. The peninsula, which protrudes into the Cretan Sea in a dripping form northeast, is connected to Crete in the southwest by a wide land bridge. Chania, the second largest city in Crete, and Souda, the port city, are located in the west. Completed by the peninsula Souda Bay is the largest natural harbor on the island.

The southwestern part of the peninsula is formed by a plateau 100 to 200 meters above sea level. This plateau runs to the west of the peninsula in the bay of Kalathas (Όρμος Καλάθας). The northeastern part of the Akrotiri, however, is quite mountainous, the highest point of the peninsula is in the east of the mountain Skloka with 528 meters in height.
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2.61 km

Stavros Beach (Zorba’s Beach)

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The sandy beaches on either side of Stavros are also popular with locals.

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2.61 km

Ancient Salt Pans of Aptera

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Wind and sea have created an idiosyncratic coastal landscape here.

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3.23 km

Pachia Ammos Beach

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Pachio Ammos Beach opens to the north in a crescent shape. The "Sunset Cafe Bar Taverna" is located directly on the beach.

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4.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.54 km

797 m

168 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

1.11 km

168 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 30 June

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Zorba Beach – Ancient Salt Pans of Aptera loop from Stavros

Zorba Beach

Mama's Place Tavern

Akrotiri Peninsula

Stavros Beach (Zorba’s Beach)

Ancient Salt Pans of Aptera

Pachia Ammos Beach

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