Chiona beach has white sand and pebbles in some parts, sandy bottom, shallow waters and is just 1 km away from Palekastro village.
It is not an organized beach, but you can sit and relax in the shade of tamarisks.
East of Chiona beach you can explore many virgin, small cloves with sandy beaches.
The taverns of Chiona are famous for their Kakavia (a traditional fish-soup).