Food scene
One of our favorites! Opened in 2020 and offers seafood and Greek cuisine that is served with a modern fresh twist. Tables overlook the Nea Chora harbour front. Reservations are recommended. Located along the Nea Chora beachfront (2 mins walk from Avli House). Tel. 2821 094466 www.facebook.com/KAIKICHANIA
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KAIKI
5 Akti PapanikoliOne of our favorites! Opened in 2020 and offers seafood and Greek cuisine that is served with a modern fresh twist. Tables overlook the Nea Chora harbour front. Reservations are recommended. Located along the Nea Chora beachfront (2 mins walk from Avli House). Tel. 2821 094466 www.facebook.com/KAIKICHANIA
International and modern Greek cuisine including seafood with a great selection of wines. The Five has been enjoyed by many of our guests! reservation is highly recommended for dinner as they tend to fill-up. Located along the Nea Chora beachfront (2 mins walk from Avli House). Tel. +30 28210 86596 www.thefivechania.com
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The Five Restaurant
15 Akti PapanikoliInternational and modern Greek cuisine including seafood with a great selection of wines. The Five has been enjoyed by many of our guests! reservation is highly recommended for dinner as they tend to fill-up. Located along the Nea Chora beachfront (2 mins walk from Avli House). Tel. +30 28210 86596 www.thefivechania.com
Seafood and Greek classics, a little more of a modern gourmet twist, one of our top picks. Located along the Nea Chora beachfront (2 mins walk from Avli House). https://kertos.gr
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Kertos
6 Akti PapanikoliSeafood and Greek classics, a little more of a modern gourmet twist, one of our top picks. Located along the Nea Chora beachfront (2 mins walk from Avli House). https://kertos.gr
Located 2 min walk from the House on the beachfront. Casual spot severing breakfast, burgers, club sandwich, drinks and cocktails. No reservation needed although it does get busy. Tel. +30 2821 095772, www.facebook.com/woodstockchania/
Woodstock restaurant coctail and more
2 Akti PapanikoliLocated 2 min walk from the House on the beachfront. Casual spot severing breakfast, burgers, club sandwich, drinks and cocktails. No reservation needed although it does get busy. Tel. +30 2821 095772, www.facebook.com/woodstockchania/
(KALLINIKOU SARPAKI 36, Daliani area)
Great spot for coffee, breakfast, dinner and drinks/cocktails. Located in the Daliani area.
Tel. 28210 575 www.gingerconcept.gr
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Ginger Concept
36 Sarpaki(KALLINIKOU SARPAKI 36, Daliani area)
Great spot for coffee, breakfast, dinner and drinks/cocktails. Located in the Daliani area.
Tel. 28210 575 www.gingerconcept.gr
(Old Harbour front)
Greek fusion and great location on waterfront (towards end of old harbour).
https://glossitses.wordpress.com/
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Glossitses
Akti Enoseos(Old Harbour front)
Greek fusion and great location on waterfront (towards end of old harbour).
https://glossitses.wordpress.com/
Old harbour – pink 2 storey building past mosque.
Great place for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and cocktails. The roof top patio has amazing views of the old harbour and we highly recommend, reservations are recommended.
Tel. +30 28210 45688 https://www.pallaschania.gr/en/
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PALLAS
Akti TompaziOld harbour – pink 2 storey building past mosque.
Great place for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and cocktails. The roof top patio has amazing views of the old harbour and we highly recommend, reservations are recommended.
Tel. +30 28210 45688 https://www.pallaschania.gr/en/
A beautiful spot for a special night out. An award winning restaurant with modern cuisine, great wines and atmosphere.
Tel.30 28210 43700 https://www.salischania.com/
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Salis
3 Akti EnoseosA beautiful spot for a special night out. An award winning restaurant with modern cuisine, great wines and atmosphere.
Tel.30 28210 43700 https://www.salischania.com/
(Marathi beachfront area, 20 min drive)
Might just be the best seafood in Chania and is one of our favorites. You will need a reservation for lunch or dinner. Head just for dinner or spend a day at the Marathi beach and dine there. Tel. 2821 063337 https://www.facebook.com/PatrelantonisMarathi/
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Πατρελαντώνης
(Marathi beachfront area, 20 min drive)
Might just be the best seafood in Chania and is one of our favorites. You will need a reservation for lunch or dinner. Head just for dinner or spend a day at the Marathi beach and dine there. Tel. 2821 063337 https://www.facebook.com/PatrelantonisMarathi/
It's in the running for the best seafood restaurant in Chania. Located in the Halepa area tables or on the rocky beachfront, perfect for a romantic dinner or for groups of friends. Reservations are recommended.
Tel. 2820 51136 https://www.thalasino-ageri.gr/en/
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Thalassino Ageri
It's in the running for the best seafood restaurant in Chania. Located in the Halepa area tables or on the rocky beachfront, perfect for a romantic dinner or for groups of friends. Reservations are recommended.
Tel. 2820 51136 https://www.thalasino-ageri.gr/en/
Located just outside the city centre close to the tombs of Venizelos. A great choice for an elegant night out, great views overlooking Chania harbour with gourmet Greek and modern cuisine. Some consider this one of the best places to eat in Chania.
Tel. +30 2821111486 https://m.facebook.com/carte.postale.chania/ www.cartepostale.gr
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Carte Postale
2 Michail KalorizikouLocated just outside the city centre close to the tombs of Venizelos. A great choice for an elegant night out, great views overlooking Chania harbour with gourmet Greek and modern cuisine. Some consider this one of the best places to eat in Chania.
Tel. +30 2821111486 https://m.facebook.com/carte.postale.chania/ www.cartepostale.gr
The winery is located 38km from Chania (take the National Highway E90 to Rethymno. It is recommended you book your tour in advance.
https://dourakiswinery.gr/ Tel. +30 28250 51761
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Winery Dourakis
ApokoronouThe winery is located 38km from Chania (take the National Highway E90 to Rethymno. It is recommended you book your tour in advance.
https://dourakiswinery.gr/ Tel. +30 28250 51761
The winery is located in the village of Vatolakkos, approx.. 15km from Chania city centre (34 mins). Shuttle service is available for visitors.
www.manousakiswinery.com Tel: +30 28210 78787
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Manousakis Winery
The winery is located in the village of Vatolakkos, approx.. 15km from Chania city centre (34 mins). Shuttle service is available for visitors.
www.manousakiswinery.com Tel: +30 28210 78787
Sailing Club – Sea lounge and espresso bar (Old Harbour)
Located at end of old harbour just before the start of the lighthouse walkway.
Great spot for coffee, breakfast or drinks. Casual dining menu. Great views of the sunset. www.facebook https://www.facebook.com/IstioploikosSeaLoungeBar/
Sailing Club
Akti KanariSailing Club – Sea lounge and espresso bar (Old Harbour)
Located at end of old harbour just before the start of the lighthouse walkway.
Great spot for coffee, breakfast or drinks. Casual dining menu. Great views of the sunset. www.facebook https://www.facebook.com/IstioploikosSeaLoungeBar/
Greek-turkish fusion and a very popular spot, located on side street in old harbour. Reservation recommended. Tel. 2821 096080 www.tamamrestaurant.com/
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Tamam
Greek-turkish fusion and a very popular spot, located on side street in old harbour. Reservation recommended. Tel. 2821 096080 www.tamamrestaurant.com/
located on a side street in the Old Harbour area. side street behind waterfront in Old Harbour)
Great traditional Greek food with great atmosphere.
Tel. 2821 076741 https://kalderimichania.gr/en/kalderimi/
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Kalderimi
53 Theotokopouloulocated on a side street in the Old Harbour area. side street behind waterfront in Old Harbour)
Great traditional Greek food with great atmosphere.
Tel. 2821 076741 https://kalderimichania.gr/en/kalderimi/
Sightseeing
One of the best beaches in the area and easy enough to access by car. Located 45 mins by car. Be sure to stop at Gramvousa restaurant on your way back. Great outdoor restaurant in the village of Kaliviani
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Phalasarna
One of the best beaches in the area and easy enough to access by car. Located 45 mins by car. Be sure to stop at Gramvousa restaurant on your way back. Great outdoor restaurant in the village of Kaliviani
One of the top 10 beaches in Greece located about 1.5 hours away by car. It's a longer drive but well worth it. You can travel by car or arrange an organized group day trip by coach bus. You can travel by car or arrange an organized group day trip by coach bus.
https://www.allincrete.com/elafonissi-beach-chania-crete-greece-travel-video/
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Elafonisi
One of the top 10 beaches in Greece located about 1.5 hours away by car. It's a longer drive but well worth it. You can travel by car or arrange an organized group day trip by coach bus. You can travel by car or arrange an organized group day trip by coach bus.
https://www.allincrete.com/elafonissi-beach-chania-crete-greece-travel-video/
Located about 20 mins drive by car. One of the favourite beaches of locals with its turquoise waters. Be sure to eat afterwards at Petrelatonis. https://www.allincrete.com/marathi-beach/
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Marathi Strand
Located about 20 mins drive by car. One of the favourite beaches of locals with its turquoise waters. Be sure to eat afterwards at Petrelatonis. https://www.allincrete.com/marathi-beach/
Located 20 minutes away. A popular beach among locals with a beautiful mountain view and turquoise water.
https://www.allincrete.com/stavros-beach/
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Stavros
Located 20 minutes away. A popular beach among locals with a beautiful mountain view and turquoise water.
https://www.allincrete.com/stavros-beach/
(1 hour drive + 1 hour boat ride)
One of the top 10 beaches in Greece. You can travel by car or arrange an organized group day trip by coach bus and then boat. Tickets can be purchased at any travel agency in the old harbour or Chania city centre. https://www.allincrete.com/balos-beach-and-lagoon-video/
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Balos Beach
(1 hour drive + 1 hour boat ride)
One of the top 10 beaches in Greece. You can travel by car or arrange an organized group day trip by coach bus and then boat. Tickets can be purchased at any travel agency in the old harbour or Chania city centre. https://www.allincrete.com/balos-beach-and-lagoon-video/
This is a gorgeous beach cove with perfect turquoise water. The Seitan Limani is accessible by boat or by car with a 15 minute walk to access the cove down the mountain side (it’s safe but running/hiking shoes are recommended). This is a popular spot so going early in the morning (before 11am) is recommended.
https://www.allincrete.com/seitan-limania-beach-video-chania/
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Seitan Limania Beach
This is a gorgeous beach cove with perfect turquoise water. The Seitan Limani is accessible by boat or by car with a 15 minute walk to access the cove down the mountain side (it’s safe but running/hiking shoes are recommended). This is a popular spot so going early in the morning (before 11am) is recommended.
https://www.allincrete.com/seitan-limania-beach-video-chania/
Amazing views of Chania from this mountain side cafe specializing in deserts. It's a great spot for coffee, breakfast, drinks or desert with breathtaking view of Chania and the old harbour from above. A lovely spot to see the sunset. Tel. +30 28210 27449 www.koukouvaya.gr
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Koukouvaya
Amazing views of Chania from this mountain side cafe specializing in deserts. It's a great spot for coffee, breakfast, drinks or desert with breathtaking view of Chania and the old harbour from above. A lovely spot to see the sunset. Tel. +30 28210 27449 www.koukouvaya.gr
Tipps für Reisende
Bräuche und Kultur
Culinary lessons
Several culinary tours are available. Our guests have enjoyed BonappeTour. See website for more information.
https://www.bonappetour.com/marianak/food-odyssey-a-historical-culinary-walking-tour-of-chania\
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Walking tours
Join a local guide for a walking tour of the historic Chania Old Harbour and district.
https://fabulouscrete.com/tour-category/city-tours-sightseeing/
info@fabulouscrete.com Tel. +30 28210 43243
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Boat or Yacht Hire
A great way to see the beaches in Chania is by boat or yacht. There are several captains and companies who offer private and small group trips to the best beaches in Chania (Balos, Elafonisi, Satan Limani, Sfakia) as well as closer beaches, Below are a list of some of the companies offering day tours by boat or yacht. Speak to us for more details.
Notos Mare Marine Adventures
Offering speed boat rental with travel to Sfakia, Seitan Limani, Elfanossi and Balos-Gramvousa.
Tel 28210 08536 www.notosmare.com email: infor@notosmare.com
Creta Sea Cruises
An award-winning company that offers luxur
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Fitness and other activities
Local Gym Nea Chora (Patriarchou Ioannikiou 34)
Palmos Gym is located in the Nea Chora area and is an excellent facility and a few minutes walk from Avli House.
Tel. 28210 76530 http://www.palmosgym.gr/index.php/en/
BeLive Family Sports Club (Δαράτσος 731 00)
Large fitness facility offering gym, group fitness, tennis, squash. A 7-10 minute drive from Avli House. +30 28210 33900 www.belive.gr
Tennis Lessons
The Chania Tennis club offers private tennis lessons for adults and children and is located in Chania city centre as well as BeLive Family Sports Club.
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Coffee by the house
Kaffeine 48 Selinou Street - 28210 99957 (they also deliver)
Woodstock Located along the Nea Chora beach front
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Old Harbour
The Old Venetian Harbour is one of the main attractions for visitors with great restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping. There is beautiful architecture along the water but also in the small side streets. The Old Harbour is approximately a 7-10-minute walk or 2-5 minute drive from AVLI house. The most beautiful route is to walk beachside from Nea Chora beach heading to the right from our street.
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Bakeries close the house
There are two bakeries in the neighbourhood There is also a great pastry shop located on Selinou take a right from Florence, just past a small park.
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Grocery stores
SINKA (5 minute walk) – Located on Kissamou Street.
When walking take the first street beside the minimarket on Selinou and take a right at the first major road. SINKA is located 100m ahead.
SKLAVENITIS (7 minute walk) – Located on Kissamou Street (across from Zara) as you head toward Chania City Centre.
Fruits and Vegetables (3 minute walk)
There is a great fruit and vegetable shop on Selinou. Take a left at the end of Florence.
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Mini market
There is a mini market with almost everything at the corner or Selinou and Florence (1 minute walk) and they prepare great coffee for takeout.
Verkehrsmittel
Car rentals
Car Rentals
Car Rentals can be arranged at the airport, at travel agencies in Chania City Centre, and there is an agency located in the Nea Chora beach front. We also recommend to our guests:
Time Car Rental
Our guests have been very happy with Time Car Rental who offers competitive prices, car upgrades and pick-up and drop off at Avli House or the location of your preference including Chania or Heraklion airport. Tel. 28210 32080 www.timecar.gr
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Airport
The Chania International Airport is a 20-25 minute drive from AVLI House. Please allow more time during peak times of day where you may find traffic on local streets.
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Taxi service
Taxi stands are found on Selinou, and in several location in Chania City Centre. Taxi’s can also be arranged by phone by calling Hermes Taxi. Taxis can pre-arranged as well for specific times the same day or the day before. Hermes Taxi – 28210 98700
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Bus Station
The main bus station is located approximately 7-10 minutes from the AVLI house. The bus station has buses leaving for local routes, tours, neighbouring beaches, the airport, the city centre.
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Property upkeep
The plants and trees need to be watered! We will be by to water plants and pick up fallen leaves evenings around 7pm every other day. We will enter via the courtyard and should not disturb you. If this does not suit you we are happy to make other arrangements.
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Wifi
WIFI avlihouse
WIFI password avlihouse1334
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Emergency contacts
Your Hosts
Sophia +30 698 255 1782 (English/French)
Niko +30 697 373 8035 (Greek)
Essential
Police 100
Fire 199
Ambulance 166
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First aid kit
Located in 3rd drawer in bathroom
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Beach towels
Beach towels are found in a basket in the bedroom for your use.
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Cleaning service
We maintain the highest standards of cleaning before your arrival. During this period if COVID Airbnb suggests hosts agree with guests on their cleaning preferences during their stay. We are happy to make cleaning arrangements based on your needs and preferences.
Cleaning supplies
Cleaning supplies are available for your use and are located under the kitchen sink. A handheld vacuum is located in the lower kitchen cabinet closest to the fridge.
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Ordering in Souvlaki
Delish
A variety of pita souvlaki, souvlaki on a stick, gyro sandwiches.
Tel. 28210 055050 Online: e-food.gr
Our favourite: Mixed chicken grill for two (includes chicken gyro, chicken souvlaki, small gilled chicken breast, small fried chicken, chicken meat patty, french fries, and yougourt sauce).
Thraka
A variety of pita souvlaki, souvlaki on a stick, gyro sandwiches.
Tel. 2821 070017 Online: https://thraka.com/en/ or e-food.gr
The Koumpes
Roasted chicken (their speciality), souvlaki pita, souvlaki, main dishes. Popular among locals.
Tel. 2821 093577 Online: e-food.gr