The kids will sleep soundly after having fun in the sun at Golden Beach. Look for little critters like crabs and snails, dip a toe in the water or toss a beach ball around!

To visit this stretch of coastline, find your way to Chania. There are plenty of other worthwhile attractions in the area, including Chania Lighthouse, Agia Marina Beach, and Platanias Beach.

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Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live

$1,379

per person

Jan 1 - Jan 5

found 5 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Heraklion (HER)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (195 reviews)

We have visiting many hotels and although they were impressive, this hotel left me wanting more. The service everywhere was amazing. Everything was spotless and everywhere you looked the surroundings made you smile! We can’t wait to come back❤️

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

El Greco Hotel

$1,701

per person

Dec 21 - Dec 26

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

New York (NYC) to Heraklion (HER)

7.4/10 Good! (789 reviews)

Excellent front desk..helpful and kind. Hotel and room was clean. Parking is very difficult to find. Bathroom/shower very small. Buffet breakfast—assortment of cheeses/meats, yogurt, hard boiled eggs, cereal, breads. No warm offerings.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025

Atrion Hotel

$2,327

per person

Dec 28 - Jan 2

found 5 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Heraklion (HER)

8.8/10 Excellent! (835 reviews)

Excellent breakfast. A bit dated. But large room with all the amenities. Very clean!

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Golden Beach

Tours & day trips

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Private tasting of 6 cretan wines in Fres village

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Private & custom tours

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Explore Chania's Old Town through the eyes of a local

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Adventure & outdoor

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Manousakis Winery Shuttle Service Tour and Taste

Free cancellation available

Water activities

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Crete's Pink Wonder: Elafonisi Beach Trip from Chania/ Souda

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Crete's Pink Wonder: Elafonisi Beach Trip from Chania/ Souda

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Reviews of Golden Beach

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Top Destination

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10 MINUTES BY CAR FROM CHANIA.LOTS OF BEAUTY BEACHES.

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