There are cafes, bars and accommodation for every taste in the area and can accommodate guests who choose Stavros to spend a quiet vacation by the sea and the windless beach. The picturesque port gathers people from all around, especially on windy days, as Stavros is not affected by the winds and very safe for chrildren to play.
The beach of Stavros, became famous with the characteristic rock, all over the world in the 1960s. There in 1964, the most characteristic scene of the movie “Zorba the Greek” was shot with Anthony Quinn in the leading role dancing an unforgettable sirtaki.
Transportation from Chania to Stavros is frequent and is done by bus many times a day. In a short distance from Stavros you can visit other villages such as Kounoupidiana, the Gouvernetou Monastery, Arkoudospilio and many beautiful beautiful beaches of Akrotiri. With a rental car, moving from Stavros to other destinations will be very easy.