Agia Marina is 9 km away from Chania in the way to Kastelli. It took its name from the church which is located on the small hill of the old village.The endless olive plantations, orangeries and all kindsof fruit-bearing trees with the limpid seashores make Agia Marina a modern touristic resort. Agia Marina is situated near Stalos. The morphology of the land, with its natural slopes is similar to the countryside of Stalos, and the landscape remains the same. Here, there is also a beautiful 2.5-kilometer beach with all the standard facilities. The thin golden pink sand of this beach and the trees along the seafront create an exotic setting. Looking to the north. 400 meters out at sea, is the island of Agii Theodori (Saint Theodori). It symbolizes the local holy guardian. In the ancient times the little island was considered to be a great monster coming from the sea, with its mouth wide open to swallow the nearby village of Agia Marina. Poseidon, the god of the sea, transformed the monster into rock, so as to save the village. Also, according to mythology, the golden color of the sand was created by the flames that came from the mouth of the terrible monster Very close to the beach, and only 500 meters sway, is the traditional village of Pano Agia Marina (upper Agia Marina). Every summer, on the 17th of July, a great festival takes place. The beach of Agia Marina, is one of the most beautiful of the Northern part of the prefecture.

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Holidays in Agia Marina - Crete
Agia Marina is an established popular and busy resort just 7 miles from Chania and connected by frequent buses. Agia Marina is based around an excellent fine golden sandy beach that is over a mile long. Agia Marina resort is for those looking for an extensive beach, plenty of facilities, restaurants, bars and entertainment, with the option of even busier resorts close by. For some more traditional Crete style have a look at the old original village on the hillside where there are more interesting tavernas. Agia Marina satisfys lovers of Crete nightlife and an even livelier time can be found at the neighbouring resort of Platanias which is just a quick walk along the coast. For a contrast venture into the hills above the village and you will find more traditional picturesque Crete villages and fine views of the coast. Take a look at Agia Marina cave and the nature reserve St Theodor island home to a rare Cretan mountain goat, both close to the beach.
Agia Marina beach ...
Agia Marina beach is the focal point the resort without a doubt. It’s a good long beach with plenty of water sports and beachside tavernas and bars and one of the most popular holiday spots in Crete. Agia Marina holidays can take advantage of the proximity of several more superb long open beaches on the north-west coast of Crete, often backed by verdant green hills and citrus plantations and olive groves. This entire area is easily reached from the beach. From Agia Marina you can visit to the small sandy coves found around the Akoriti area and the wonderful tiny picturesque bay at Stavros. Very close to the beach, and only 500 meters away, is the traditional village of Pano Agia Marina (upper Agia Marina).Here you will see lovely traditinal Cretan houses and hospitable restaurants serve original Cretan dishes in a traditional atmosphere.In Pano Agia Marina there is also a  cave (WATERCAVE) with unknown length, which become an issue of study for archaeologists and speleologists from all over the world
Getting to Agia Marina in Chania - Crete
Access to the village is possible by public buses running regularly and taxi from Chania, as well as by private or rented car and motorbikes.