Guidebook for South Chania
Parks & Nature
Plage d'Elafonissi
One of the best beaches in Crete.
The gorge is in southwest Crete in the regional unit of Chania. It was created by a small river running between the White Mountains (Lefká Óri) and Mt. Volakias. There are a number of other gorges in the White Mountains. While some say that the gorge is 18 km long, this distance refers to the distance between the settlement of Omalos on the northern side of the plateau and the village of Agia Roumeli. In fact, the gorge is 16 km long, starting at an altitude of 1,250 m at the northern entrance, and ending at the shores of the Libyan Sea in Agia Roumeli. The walk through Samaria National Park is 13 km long, but one has to walk another three kilometers to Agia Roumeli from the park exit
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Samaria Gorge
The gorge is in southwest Crete in the regional unit of Chania. It was created by a small river running between the White Mountains (Lefká Óri) and Mt. Volakias. There are a number of other gorges in the White Mountains. While some say that the gorge is 18 km long, this distance refers to the distance between the settlement of Omalos on the northern side of the plateau and the village of Agia Roumeli. In fact, the gorge is 16 km long, starting at an altitude of 1,250 m at the northern entrance, and ending at the shores of the Libyan Sea in Agia Roumeli. The walk through Samaria National Park is 13 km long, but one has to walk another three kilometers to Agia Roumeli from the park exit
Balos, west of Chania, will charm the visitors with its turquoise waters, wild natural beauty and exotic landscape, famous across the world. Balos Lagoon is the most photographed beach in Europe.
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Plage de Balos
Balos, west of Chania, will charm the visitors with its turquoise waters, wild natural beauty and exotic landscape, famous across the world. Balos Lagoon is the most photographed beach in Europe.
Lake Kournas is a lake on the island of Crete, Greece, near the village of Kournas. It is in the Apokoronas municipality of Chania regional unit close to the border with Rethymno regional unit, 47 km from the town of Chania. Kournas is a fairly large village perched on a hill overlooking the lake. Crete's only freshwater lake, Lake Kournas, is relatively large, with a perimeter of 3.5 km. Although almost all touristic leaflets say that it is possible to walk around the lake, that is not true. At least not at the end of the rain season (winter). There is a nature preserve on the Southwest of the lake
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Lac de Kournás
Lake Kournas is a lake on the island of Crete, Greece, near the village of Kournas. It is in the Apokoronas municipality of Chania regional unit close to the border with Rethymno regional unit, 47 km from the town of Chania. Kournas is a fairly large village perched on a hill overlooking the lake. Crete's only freshwater lake, Lake Kournas, is relatively large, with a perimeter of 3.5 km. Although almost all touristic leaflets say that it is possible to walk around the lake, that is not true. At least not at the end of the rain season (winter). There is a nature preserve on the Southwest of the lake
Sightseeing
The Venetian Harbor with its lighthouse is the city’s trademark and its the perfect place for a walk or eating at the local tavers and restaurants
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Old Venetian Harbor
8 Agiou MarkouThe Venetian Harbor with its lighthouse is the city’s trademark and its the perfect place for a walk or eating at the local tavers and restaurants
Phalasarna
A beautiful beach with many bars and restaurants
Entertainment & Activities
Georgioupolis is a popular vacation resort with a great long beach (it goes for several Km) and an idyllic harbour with little fishing boats at the north coast of the island.
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Georgioupoli
Georgioupolis is a popular vacation resort with a great long beach (it goes for several Km) and an idyllic harbour with little fishing boats at the north coast of the island.
Food Scene
The perfect place for gourmet disses lovers or a romantic dinner
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Skoufos & Inos
24 KallergonThe perfect place for gourmet disses lovers or a romantic dinner
Situated in the small bay of Stavros in Akrotiri. It is near the sea, the old windmill and under the imposing Tamarix trees from which the restaurant derives its name from. The establishment offers a hospitable and simple, but meticulously put together, setting. Here you can taste the mouthwatering traditional Greek dishes that have been prepared in a way that sets them apart from others as they have given a personal touch. The dishes are prepared only with the finest and purest ingredients from local producers and best of all they are affordable.
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Almyriki
Situated in the small bay of Stavros in Akrotiri. It is near the sea, the old windmill and under the imposing Tamarix trees from which the restaurant derives its name from. The establishment offers a hospitable and simple, but meticulously put together, setting. Here you can taste the mouthwatering traditional Greek dishes that have been prepared in a way that sets them apart from others as they have given a personal touch. The dishes are prepared only with the finest and purest ingredients from local producers and best of all they are affordable.
In the old quarter of Halepa you will find the most scenic restaurant in the city of Chania, right on the beachfront. Its perfect for gourmet lovers or a romantic dinner.
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Thalassino Ageri
In the old quarter of Halepa you will find the most scenic restaurant in the city of Chania, right on the beachfront. Its perfect for gourmet lovers or a romantic dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the oldest clubs in Chania town, located in Platanias There is ''Neromylos'' beach bar and then ''Mylos' club with DJ's from all over the world
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Mylos Club
One of the oldest clubs in Chania town, located in Platanias There is ''Neromylos'' beach bar and then ''Mylos' club with DJ's from all over the world
Cabana Mare Beach Club is located 6.5 km west of Chania, right in the heart of Agia Marina and it has its signature on the most dazzling summer parties of the Island of Crete. Since 2014 it remains the top choice of travelers, visitors from abroad and of course Greek people. The reason is that it combines a truly unique aesthetic with high quality in every level: VIP cabanas, private Jacuzzi, carefully prepared meals from various cuisines, a premium list of drinks, exemplary service and a stunning natural scenery. The comfortable sun beds and couches under the palm trees, the accredited Blue Flag beach, the pool with Jacuzzi, the cocktail and sushi bars, the shisha area, the celebrity DJs
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Cabana Mare Beach Resort
Cabana Mare Beach Club is located 6.5 km west of Chania, right in the heart of Agia Marina and it has its signature on the most dazzling summer parties of the Island of Crete. Since 2014 it remains the top choice of travelers, visitors from abroad and of course Greek people. The reason is that it combines a truly unique aesthetic with high quality in every level: VIP cabanas, private Jacuzzi, carefully prepared meals from various cuisines, a premium list of drinks, exemplary service and a stunning natural scenery. The comfortable sun beds and couches under the palm trees, the accredited Blue Flag beach, the pool with Jacuzzi, the cocktail and sushi bars, the shisha area, the celebrity DJs
Arts & Culture
The Archaeological Museum of Chania is a museum located in the former Venetian Monastery of Saint Francis at 28 Chalidon Street, Chania, Crete, Greece. It was established in 1962 The exact date that the building was constructed is unknown although it was mentioned in writing as standing during the great earthquake of 1595 and being the largest in the city.[1] It served as a Venetian church inhabited by Franciscan monks, and became an important monument of the city
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Musée archéologique de La Canée
St ChalidonThe Archaeological Museum of Chania is a museum located in the former Venetian Monastery of Saint Francis at 28 Chalidon Street, Chania, Crete, Greece. It was established in 1962 The exact date that the building was constructed is unknown although it was mentioned in writing as standing during the great earthquake of 1595 and being the largest in the city.[1] It served as a Venetian church inhabited by Franciscan monks, and became an important monument of the city
The Nautical Museum of Crete is a museum in Chania, Crete, Greece. Its collection includes models of ships, nautical instruments, painting, historical photographs and war relics. The material is classified chronologically, starting from the Bronze Age up to our times The main collection is located at the entrance to the Firka Fortress, on the West side of Chania harbor.
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Maritime Museum of Crete
14-16 DefkalionosThe Nautical Museum of Crete is a museum in Chania, Crete, Greece. Its collection includes models of ships, nautical instruments, painting, historical photographs and war relics. The material is classified chronologically, starting from the Bronze Age up to our times The main collection is located at the entrance to the Firka Fortress, on the West side of Chania harbor.
The Venetian Harbor with its lighthouse is the city’s trademark and its the perfect place for a walk or eating at the local tavers and restaurants
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Phare
The Venetian Harbor with its lighthouse is the city’s trademark and its the perfect place for a walk or eating at the local tavers and restaurants
Shopping
The Municipal Market of Chania, the large building of 4000 square meters in a surrounding area of 17.200 square meters, is the "heart" of the city. It is an original building that, apart from a business activity center, also provides a concrete image of the ancient Greek marketplace In 1980, the Municipal Market of Chania was declared a protected monument by the Ministry of Culture.
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Vieux marché de Chania
The Municipal Market of Chania, the large building of 4000 square meters in a surrounding area of 17.200 square meters, is the "heart" of the city. It is an original building that, apart from a business activity center, also provides a concrete image of the ancient Greek marketplace In 1980, the Municipal Market of Chania was declared a protected monument by the Ministry of Culture.
Chania is the main shopping centre for all of western Crete. Stroll in the narrow lanes of its Old Town to discover numerous interesting small shops. The town has a great covered market (Agora) and fascinating specialist shopping streets to explore. Good buys from around €7 include crochet bags and beadwork, local rugs and kilims and authentic Greek bath sponges. Do not miss narrow Skridlof Street, a traditional leatherworkers’ lane where bargains include high quality handmade goods such as handbags, purses, shoes and sandals. There is also a metalworkers’ lane, Sifaka Street
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Agora 2nd Hand
Chania is the main shopping centre for all of western Crete. Stroll in the narrow lanes of its Old Town to discover numerous interesting small shops. The town has a great covered market (Agora) and fascinating specialist shopping streets to explore. Good buys from around €7 include crochet bags and beadwork, local rugs and kilims and authentic Greek bath sponges. Do not miss narrow Skridlof Street, a traditional leatherworkers’ lane where bargains include high quality handmade goods such as handbags, purses, shoes and sandals. There is also a metalworkers’ lane, Sifaka Street