Discover, explore, and create unforgettable moments in Chania!
Get ready to step into a world of excitement, culture, and natural wonders as we present you with thrilling suggestions for things to do in Chania during your holidays, including alternative tourism options.
What to do in Chania?
✓ Stroll around the Venetian Harbor and the Old Town. Walk around the narrow streets and picturesque alleys of Chania Old Harbor, admire the vibrant colors of the buildings, the lighthouse, and indulge in delicious local delicacies at the waterfront restaurants. You can even visit the Firka Fortress.
✓ Discover Samaria Gorge: Did you know this is Europe’s longest gorge? It is also among the UNESCO designated areas? View more info.
✓ Visit Psiloritis Geopark, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. View more info.
✓ Explore the hiking routes of Chania Trails! If you are in love with hiking, you can check over 60 routes and more than 600 km of hiking trails in this link.
✓ Try Scuba diving or snorkeling at Chania Diving.
✓ If you love adrenaline, check out the available e-mountain bike tours by Daring Trails.
✓ Live the arts experience!
✓ Weaving Workshops by Arts & Crafts Village “Verekinthos”
✓ Live the ultimate yachting experience or plan a yacht trip to the Cretan Sea.
✓ Explore Chania from above or plan a tour at Balos, Heraklion, or other Greek islands.
✓ Enjoy luxury summer moments by relaxing at your VIP cabana next to the sandy beach, or taste unique flavors at Cabana Mare Beach Club.
✓ Indulge in an unforgettable fusion gastronomy journey at Liokalyvo Beach House Taverna.
Points of Interest
✓ The new Archeological Museum of Chania in Chalepa.
✓ The Maritime Museum in the Old Harbor.
✓ Ancient Aptera, Lissos, or Ancient Falasarna, and the nearby beaches.
✓ The area of Tabakaria, where you can enjoy a romantic dinner while staring at the sunset.
✓ The area of Splantzia and the street of Daliani, where you will find great restaurants, taverns, and bars.
✓ The Agora Food Market which is located at the center of the city, due to its historical value and architecture (currently UNDER RECONSTRUCTION).
✓ Venizelos Tombs in Akrotiri, where you can enjoy a wonderful view of Chania.
✓ Chora Sfakion, a village of great history, and Imbros Gorge on the way to Sfakia
✓ Agia Roumeli and the picturesque Loutro Village in Southern Crete, near Sfakia
Various villages around the city in the Apokoronas Area, where you can admire the Cretan landscape and go swimming in sandy beaches like Kalyves, Almyrida, or visit the villages of Vamos, Gavalochori, Vrisses
✓ Botanical Park and Gardens which have a lot of trees, herbs, and plants from all over the world
✓ DON’T FORGET: You can easily reach Rethymno, where you will find Preveli Beach and its Palm Forest, as well as Lake Kournas
Some proposals for breakfast, lunch, or dinner near Joel:
✓ Taste authentic Cretan delights, excellent local wine, or delicious breakfast at the Cretan Corner! It is located only 10 minutes away on foot from our Rustic House or 2 minutes away by car! View more info.
✓ Don Rosario is a lovely Italian restaurant in Souda with great food and a warming atmosphere. Find it here.
✓ For small dishes and coffee with an amazing view of the sea, you can visit ‘To kafeneio tis Kaitis’ in Kalami. It has an enchanting panoramic sea view, so you must definitely give it a try! Find it here.
Some suggestions in the nearby village of Kalyves:
✓ Mythos Tavern
✓ Simon’s Pizzeria
✓ Koumos Traditional Place
✓ Kiani Akti Tavern
Some suggestions in the nearby village of Almyrida:
✓ AlmyVita
✓ Thalami Tavern
✓ Psarrs Tavern
In Chania City Center, you can try the following suggestions based on the category you are interested in.
Traditional Taverns:
Nea Chora
– Have an authentic seafood lunch or dinner at Kertos Restaurant in Nea Chora with a spectacular view of the sea.
Old Harbor
– Discover a world of culinary excellence with the best view of Chania Old Harbor at Palazzo al Mare.
– Taste traditional Cretan recipes and enjoy live music at ‘Ta Chalkina‘.
– Chrisostomos Restaurant
– Moutoupaki
– Αdespoto Traditional Tavern with live music from early in the evening
– Tamam Restaurant
– To Chani
– Oinopoieio Apostolakis
– Neoria Tavern
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