Stavros is a seaside resort located 17 km northeast of Chania, at the northest edge of Akrotiri peninsula.

It is located 8 km from Chania Airport and 12 km from Chania centre and Souda Bay. There are two beaches in Stavros. The main beach with Blue Flag, white sand and turquoise water is located at the foot of the mountain, where many scenes of the known film “Zorbas the Greek” (1964) were filmed, with Anthony Quinn dancing the famous sirtaki of Alexis Zorbas. The beach is located in a bay, absolutely protected from the winds. It constitutes an ideal choice for the windy days in Chania. The beach is well organized including sunbeds, umbrellas, showers, lifeguard, and taverns in a short distance. Near the beach there is a small livid local port. The second beach of Stavros (Pachia Ammos) is located 300m west of the central beach, includes thick sand and offers memorable sunsets.

In Stavros you can find plenty of restaurants with many choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

There are also two minimarkets which sell fresh bread, milk, fruit and vegetables as well as other basic food requirements.

A larger supermarket is also situated a couple of kilometers away in village of Chorafakia.

There are seven buses run daily from Stavros to Chania.

Taxis also can be called at any time.



Unique Sights near Stavros



The Monastery of Agia Triada (Holy Trinity) is one of the most impressive monasteries you will see in Crete. Architecturally it is one of the most important examples of the Cretan Renaissance. It is located 8km from Cathrin Suites and Beach Apartments.



The famous Seitan-Limania beach is located 15km from Cathrin properties. The exotic blue water is the characteristic of this tiny beach. It requires a short hiking to get to the beach but it is worth. Our advice is to get there early as it gets too crowded on late summer.



Other places of interest



Caves



More than 15 interesting caves with great historical and geological interest, are situated at Akrotiri area
- Lera (near Stavros,as it was filmed in the renown film Zorba the Greek).

- Agios Ioannis (in the old abbey, through the Agiofarago gorge), deep cave in which St. John the Hermit (Xenos) spent his ascetic days.
- Arkoudospilio (Cave of the Bear). In the middle of the large cave there is a massive stalagmite in the shape of a bear. Tradition connects this cave with the worship of Goddess Artemis.



Gorges



Gorges of outstanding beauty offer a unique hiking experience, breathtaking views and the joy of exploration. All the following are within your reach:
-Kalathas
-Porofarago
-Agiofarago

-Agiou Antoniou and Katevatis
-Poro Mavre



Monasteries



-Holy Monastery of Gouverneto. With obvious Venetian architectural influences the fortified enclosure of the monastery has a 50X40 m parallelogram shape with a square tower in each corner. Central located there is a vaulted temple with a façade decorated with Venetian sculptures.
-Holy Monastery of Agios Ioannis in Korakies-
-Moni Katholiko. It is a Byzantine rock-carved building of the 11th century, with an impressive Venetian façade, perhaps the most ancient monastery on Crete.



the perfect location





Both Cathrin- Suites and Cathrin Beach Apartments are located in walking distance to the famous Zorbas beach. The properties are situated 12km from the town center of Chania, 8km from the airport and 12km from the port of Souda Bay.



USEFUL LINKS



www.e-ktel.com


The official website of buses in and outside Chania region with timetables, fares and online booking.



www.chania-airport.com


The official website of Chania Internatinal Airport with real time departures and arrivals' information.



www.anek.gr


The official website of Anek Lines, the sea company that connect Chania with Piraeus port. (Athens) It offers information and online booking.