The pleasant sandy beach of Agia Marina is just west of the city of Chania and can be reached by public transportation. It is followed by the Platanias beach to the west. The beach of Agia Marina provides all modern facilities and it is quite crowded in the summer. It is an ideal place for those who wish to relax on the beach in luxury or do all kinds of water sports. The beach bars in the area are the favourite places of young people.