One of the most popular and busiest resort and beach is located only 9km from Chania. The beach of Agia Marina is in the municipality of Nea Kydonia and features a beautiful 2km sandy beach.

It is one of the most organised beaches in Chania, and in Crete. It provides lifeguard services, and organised tourist facilities, safe, crystal clear waters for swimmers and various water sports & activities (paraflight, boat hire, glass bottom boat trips to Island Thodorou, yoga/yogalates by the sea, canoes, stand up boards, water ski, Jet ski and much more).

There is also a variety of sea front restaurants and café beach bars where you can sit and relax, enjoy your lunch or a cocktail by the sea.

The beach of Agia Marina faces the Island Thodorou which is home to the protected wild goats of Crete, known as Kri-Kri.

The Island Thodorou is located opposite the beach of Agia Marina. The history of the Island and it's ecological importance is in preserving the protected wild species of Cretan wild goat (Kri Kri) therefore, this makes this small dot on the map very important.

The 8th June is the name day of the patron saint Agios Theodori, on this day, the villagers and the public can take part in the celebration which takes place at the little church on the Island. Apart from the Island there is a second islet next to Theodorou, at the back, called Glaraki (little seagull).

Legend has it that the Island was a monster and the cave was the monsters jaw. It was said that the monster emerged from the sea to swallow the Islanders. Thankfully, the gods intervened and terrified the monster leaving it as it is today.

Despite it's size, Island Thodorou is rich in history. During the Minoan period it was a sacred asylum. Much later in 1574 Venetians built a fortress to protect the surrounding area from any hostile invasion. Two fortresses where built within one year, one at the top and the other at the bottom. After many battles over the years the fortresses were blown up.
Today the fortresses are totally destroyed, only the church and a few remains are a reminder of the past.