Guidebook for Chania
Sightseeing
Old Venetian Harbor
8 Agiou MarkouParks & Nature
Platania Beach
Arguably the most beautiful beach in Crete, but rather remote, so recommended for a day trip (if you have rented a car)
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Balos Beach
Arguably the most beautiful beach in Crete, but rather remote, so recommended for a day trip (if you have rented a car)
One of the most beautiful beaches in the whole Mediterranean, recommended for a day trip, if you have rented a car
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Paralia Elafonissi
One of the most beautiful beaches in the whole Mediterranean, recommended for a day trip, if you have rented a car
Gorge that is a protected nature reserve, good for a day trip involving hiking and swimming in the sea at the end of the hike, might catch a glimpse of the extremely rare kri-kri animal (Cretan wild goat that is protected due to threat of extinction)
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Samaria Gorge
Gorge that is a protected nature reserve, good for a day trip involving hiking and swimming in the sea at the end of the hike, might catch a glimpse of the extremely rare kri-kri animal (Cretan wild goat that is protected due to threat of extinction)
Falassarna Beach
Arts & Culture
Maritime Museum of Crete
14-16 DefkalionosArchäologisches Museum Chania
St ChalidonDrinks & Nightlife
Platanias
Cabana Mare Beach Resort
Beach bar with DJ and pool, younger crowd
Beach bar with DJ, sometimes also live music/events/concerts, younger crowd
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Ammos & ilios
Beach bar with DJ, sometimes also live music/events/concerts, younger crowd
Food Scene
everest
& Pl. 1866Nice and cheap sandwiches, kind of like Subway
PALLAS
Akti TompaziCafe/Restaurant with scenic views of the Old Venetian Harbour
Roxani crepes on foot
103 ChalidonCrépes to go, they offer both sweet and savoury flavours
Τα Χάλκινα
29-30 Akti TompaziTraditional food with a modern twist. Live music nights
Marias Taverna
32 PEO Kissamou ChanionLocal restaurant in Stalos (for guests staying in the area)
Great views of the sunset and the town of Chania from above, good tea and cake selection
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Koukouvaya
Great views of the sunset and the town of Chania from above, good tea and cake selection