Gialiskari is located 4km east of Paleochora and 80km South of Chania. The beaches are the westernmost beaches of the coasts of Paleochora, having an overall length of 18km.

Gianiskari is actually a cluster of three adjacent peaceful beaches. The two first beaches in the west are shaped on the two sides of a short peninsula. These two beaches look west and east respectively. They have small pebbles and deep cool waters, while umbrellas are provided.