
Wild & scenic
Seitan Limania
Akrotiri, Chania · 🇬🇷 Greece
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A slit of glowing emerald water trapped between towering cliffs, reached by a steep scramble.
In season the water at Seitan Limania (Akrotiri, Chania, Greece) reaches about 26°C. Best months: Jun–Sep.
Open Seitan Limania on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~26°C in the warm season
- Water
- Vivid emerald-turquoise, glassy and deep
- Sand
- Tiny strip of pale pebbles at the head of a slender inlet
- Swimming
- Deep sheltered water in a narrow gorge; no facilities and a steep descent
- Best time to visit
- Jun–Sep
- Setting
- Sheer limestone walls plunging into a fjord-like cleft
- Beach type
- Wild & scenic
- Region
- Europe
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Seitan Limania: frequently asked questions
Where is Seitan Limania?
Seitan Limania is at Akrotiri, on the coast of Greece.
What is the sea temperature at Seitan Limania?
In the warm season the sea at Seitan Limania reaches about 26°C. Vivid emerald-turquoise, glassy and deep.
When is the best time to visit Seitan Limania?
The best time to visit Seitan Limania is Jun–Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Seitan Limania have?
Seitan Limania has tiny strip of pale pebbles at the head of a slender inlet.
Is Seitan Limania good for swimming?
Deep sheltered water in a narrow gorge; no facilities and a steep descent.
Photo: Eneas_Ts (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source