Kissamos (Greek: Κίσσαμος (f. sg.) also (m. sg.), Latinized: Cisamus) is a municipality (Δήμος, Dimos) in the northwest of the regional unit of Chania on the Greek Mediterranean island of Crete. Apart from some day-trippers, the region, which is relatively untouched by tourism, boasts some of the island's most beautiful beaches.

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Peter

February 6, 2026

Cycling

Although the official name of the city is Kissamos, the name Kissamou Kastelli (Κισσάμου Καστέλλι) or simply Kastelli is still widely used by the local population, as well as on maps and in travel guides. The name was changed to distinguish it from the small town of Kastelli southeast of Heraklion.

The city is a regional center with supermarkets and other shops, as well as a medical clinic, police station, and fire department. The nearest major city is Chania.

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Stephan

May 27, 2023

Hiking

Nice view of the Kissamos Gulf, with a few waterfront restaurants. Our favorites are Aretousa [aretousarestaurant.gr] and εViVa.

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Giorgos' Olive Workshop – Old Village of Polyrinia loop from Kissamos

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Venetian Castle of Kissamos – Kissamos Waterfront Promenade loop from Kissamos

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Old Village of Polyrinia – Giorgos' Olive Workshop loop from Kissamos

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Giorgos' Olive Workshop – Old Village of Polyrinia loop from Kissamos

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