ABOUT CHANIA

The second largest city of the island following Heraklion, a celebrated holiday destination with thousands of visitors each year, Chania is a city of many faces.

It is quite cosmopolitan, especially in the summer, and in minutes it transforms itself into a historical monument due to the large number of interesting sites, the picturesqueness of the traditional alleys and its citizens' lively way of life. The colors that decorate Chania are magical and this is the reason behind the fact that Chania steals the heart of every visitor.

YOU MAY VISIT

SAMARIA GORGE

The longest gorge in Europe has officially been listed as a National Park and invites you to walk around the lovely Cretan nature and among rare types of fauna and flora.

ELAFONISSOS

Around 80 kilometers southwest of Chania, an earthly paradise with beaches of white sand and blue, crystal waters, it is an excellent choice and excuse for a day trip.

FALARSSANA

58 kilometers west of Chania, the green-blue sea of Falassarna (blue flag) will take your breath away and offer your endless times of enjoyment and wonderful landscapes.

FRAGOKASTELO

Built by the Venetians in the 14th century, the legendary Fragokastelo is part of many myths and stories. The locals will happily talk to you about Drosoulites, the dead Cretan warriors and the testimonies of people that claim they have seen armed airy silhouettes walking from the castle towards the sea.

YOU MAY SEE

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF CHANIA

A historic journey from the Neolithic era until the Roman occupation, the Archeological Museum of Chania offers with rich exhibitions, preserving the art and the lifestyle of past times.

VENETIAN PORT

Picturesqueness and tradition in all their glory, decorated by the magnificent Light House, one of the features of the city of Chania, the port has become a favorite spot for visitors and locals alike.

THE MUNICIPAL MARKET OF CHANIA

Characterized as a preserved monument in 1980, the Municipal Market of Chania is designed in a shape of a cross and is regarded as an architectural treasure as well as the biting heart of the city.

THE TOMBS OF VENIZELOS FAMILY

On the way to the airport, at the Akrotiri peninsula, the tombs of the great politician Eleftherios Venizelos (prime minister of Greece, 1943-1952) and his son, Sophocles Venizelos. The views are simply magical and the history even greater.

YOU MAY ENJOY

FILLED PASTRY

Delicious pastry from Chania, filled with potatoes, courgettes and traditional mizithra (unpasteurized fresh cheese).

STAKA CHEESE WITH EGGS

Created with butter and sheep milk, the staka cheese is one of the most characteristic Cretan delicacies, especially in combination with fresh fried eggs.