Guidebook for Sternes
Getting Around
Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis"
Ethniki Odos Aerodromiou SoudasChania Airport
Souda höfn
The port of Chania
Central bus station of Chania. Buses go to Rethymno and Heraklion on a regular basis.
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Bifreiðastöð
& Partheviou KelaidiCentral bus station of Chania. Buses go to Rethymno and Heraklion on a regular basis.
Entertainment & Activities
Ammos & Hlios is one of the most famous beach bars close to Chania, located on Agia Marina long sandy beach with clear waters. From morning to sunset, you can have fun, enjoy your coffee, light meals or cocktails. The beach bar often hosts events with DJ's or beach volleyball tournaments. The beach is organised and very busy in the summer.
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Ammos & ilios
Ammos & Hlios is one of the most famous beach bars close to Chania, located on Agia Marina long sandy beach with clear waters. From morning to sunset, you can have fun, enjoy your coffee, light meals or cocktails. The beach bar often hosts events with DJ's or beach volleyball tournaments. The beach is organised and very busy in the summer.
Costa Costa
Nice beach bar in Agia Marina for all day fun and relaxation.
Cabana Mare is the first true resort in Crete and one of the most stylish and entertaining beach clubs in the world you must visit. The sandy beach is quiet and relaxed during the day, surrounded by palm trees, sunbeds and day beds, with a king-size Jacuzzi to enjoy the sun. As the afternoon wears on, the bar’s exquisite cocktails, famous djs, sky dancers and animaters form the perfect partners to a stunning Crete sunset. But if you do fancy a change of scene, there is an every evening unexpected clubbing experience with a nice little buzz that you will live to tell!
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Cabana Mare Beach Resort
Cabana Mare is the first true resort in Crete and one of the most stylish and entertaining beach clubs in the world you must visit. The sandy beach is quiet and relaxed during the day, surrounded by palm trees, sunbeds and day beds, with a king-size Jacuzzi to enjoy the sun. As the afternoon wears on, the bar’s exquisite cocktails, famous djs, sky dancers and animaters form the perfect partners to a stunning Crete sunset. But if you do fancy a change of scene, there is an every evening unexpected clubbing experience with a nice little buzz that you will live to tell!
Limnoupolis Water Park is a fun way to spend your day, especially with young children! Website: https://www.limnoupolis.gr/
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Limnoupolis
Limnoupolis Water Park is a fun way to spend your day, especially with young children! Website: https://www.limnoupolis.gr/
Essentials
Meat Butcher
Butcher
BP
ApokoronouGas station
Melítēs
Super market
Archontakis Eutichis
Pharmacy
ATM BANK OF PIRAEUS
ATM machine
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 where today many shops that sell local products and souvenirs are housed. Its foundation started on August 14, 1911, at the place that was the main rampart of the fortification during the Venetian period, and the construction of the building was completed during the second half of 1913.
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Gamla Chania markaðurinn
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 where today many shops that sell local products and souvenirs are housed. Its foundation started on August 14, 1911, at the place that was the main rampart of the fortification during the Venetian period, and the construction of the building was completed during the second half of 1913.
Flakatoras Ceramics
19 ZampeliouTraditional ceramic workshop
Arts & Culture
When in Chania not forget to visit the Museum of Ancient and Traditional Shipbuilding at the docks of the Venetian harbor, where you can see the representation of the Minoan ship "Minoa" of 16th-15th century BC,. The ship was launched in December 2003 and in 2004 made its maiden trip from Chania to Piraeus, accompanying the Olympic flame that was moved by the Athenian Trireme in the last part of the route, and boating events and celebrations of Naval Week. The ship belongs to the nearby Naval Museum.
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Museum of Ancient Shipbuilding
When in Chania not forget to visit the Museum of Ancient and Traditional Shipbuilding at the docks of the Venetian harbor, where you can see the representation of the Minoan ship "Minoa" of 16th-15th century BC,. The ship was launched in December 2003 and in 2004 made its maiden trip from Chania to Piraeus, accompanying the Olympic flame that was moved by the Athenian Trireme in the last part of the route, and boating events and celebrations of Naval Week. The ship belongs to the nearby Naval Museum.
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.
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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 Museum of Typography is located near Chania, Crete, at the Industrial Park of Souda. The museum started as a small private collection next to the newspaper’s printing facilities and first opened its doors to the public in 2005. A few years later, in 2012, a new wing was added, presenting various techniques related to typography. In 2015 another hall was inaugurated, along with the museum shop and a small coffee shop. At the last hall, through selected rare books, newspapers, engravings and lithographs from the 16th–19th centuries, visitors have the opportunity to see and learn more about the turbulent history of Crete.
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Museum of Typography
The Museum of Typography is located near Chania, Crete, at the Industrial Park of Souda. The museum started as a small private collection next to the newspaper’s printing facilities and first opened its doors to the public in 2005. A few years later, in 2012, a new wing was added, presenting various techniques related to typography. In 2015 another hall was inaugurated, along with the museum shop and a small coffee shop. At the last hall, through selected rare books, newspapers, engravings and lithographs from the 16th–19th centuries, visitors have the opportunity to see and learn more about the turbulent history of Crete.
Parks & Nature
Samaria Gorge is a National Park of Greece since 1962 and a major tourist attraction of the island – and a World's Biosphere Reserve. The gorge is in southwest Crete in the regional unit of Chania and it needs 5-6 hours to cross it. At the end of the gorge, Agia Roumeli beach awaits for for a dip. Tavernas are also available there, so you can grab a bite before taking the ferry to Chora Sfakion.
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Samaria Gorge
Samaria Gorge is a National Park of Greece since 1962 and a major tourist attraction of the island – and a World's Biosphere Reserve. The gorge is in southwest Crete in the regional unit of Chania and it needs 5-6 hours to cross it. At the end of the gorge, Agia Roumeli beach awaits for for a dip. Tavernas are also available there, so you can grab a bite before taking the ferry to Chora Sfakion.
The deepest gorge in Chania is the gorge of Aradaina. The 138 meter deep gorge is ideal not only for sightseeing or hiking but for bunjee jumping as well. The trekking inside the canyon till the exit on the majestic Marmara beach is an unforgettable experience for those who attempt the descent of the canyon.
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Aradena Gorge
The deepest gorge in Chania is the gorge of Aradaina. The 138 meter deep gorge is ideal not only for sightseeing or hiking but for bunjee jumping as well. The trekking inside the canyon till the exit on the majestic Marmara beach is an unforgettable experience for those who attempt the descent of the canyon.
The exotic beach of Falassarna is located 59km west of Chania city and almost 17km west of Kissamos, at the western base of Cape Gramvousa. At the northern end of the beach there are the ruins of the ancient Grecoroman city of Falassarna. Falassarna bay is one of the most famous beaches in Greece, which has been awarded as the best beach of Crete and voted as one of the 10 best beaches in Europe in the past. Falasarna spans a large area and consists actually of five consecutive beaches, with the two most central being the most favorite. The sand in Falassarna is whitish, making the water color tropical and you will be enchanted by the beach and its turquoise waters.
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Falassarna strönd
The exotic beach of Falassarna is located 59km west of Chania city and almost 17km west of Kissamos, at the western base of Cape Gramvousa. At the northern end of the beach there are the ruins of the ancient Grecoroman city of Falassarna. Falassarna bay is one of the most famous beaches in Greece, which has been awarded as the best beach of Crete and voted as one of the 10 best beaches in Europe in the past. Falasarna spans a large area and consists actually of five consecutive beaches, with the two most central being the most favorite. The sand in Falassarna is whitish, making the water color tropical and you will be enchanted by the beach and its turquoise waters.
The island of Imeri Gramvousa is located opposite the imposing Cape of Gramvousa and 2 miles northwest of the famous lagoon of Balos. Gramvousa is famous for its historical Venetian fortress, which still stands at a height of 137m, over the beach. The fort had also been used by pirates; one legend tells that there is a great treasure buried in the island. Also, the old wreck that was abandoned many years ago near the beach, has become an characteristic part of the landscape. On the south side of the island there are two large bays, with the wreck being being between them. The west bay (below the castle) hosts hundreds of visitors daily, arriving here with excursion boats from Kissamos.
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Imeri Gramvousa
The island of Imeri Gramvousa is located opposite the imposing Cape of Gramvousa and 2 miles northwest of the famous lagoon of Balos. Gramvousa is famous for its historical Venetian fortress, which still stands at a height of 137m, over the beach. The fort had also been used by pirates; one legend tells that there is a great treasure buried in the island. Also, the old wreck that was abandoned many years ago near the beach, has become an characteristic part of the landscape. On the south side of the island there are two large bays, with the wreck being being between them. The west bay (below the castle) hosts hundreds of visitors daily, arriving here with excursion boats from Kissamos.
Marathi is located 17km east of Chania and 5km east of the Creta Naval Base in Souda Bay, on the southeastern coast of Akrotiri. It is a popular resort of Chania area, which attracts many visitors every summer, mainly families and elderly people. Marathi hosts two beautiful beaches with fine sand and shallow calm water, ideal for children. They are very well protected from the winds, as they face to the south and have nice view to Drapanos Cape and the White Mountains. The beaches are separated by a small pier, which also serves as a harbor for fishing boats and small ferries. It is well organised with all necessary amenities nearby.
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bay Marathi
Marathi is located 17km east of Chania and 5km east of the Creta Naval Base in Souda Bay, on the southeastern coast of Akrotiri. It is a popular resort of Chania area, which attracts many visitors every summer, mainly families and elderly people. Marathi hosts two beautiful beaches with fine sand and shallow calm water, ideal for children. They are very well protected from the winds, as they face to the south and have nice view to Drapanos Cape and the White Mountains. The beaches are separated by a small pier, which also serves as a harbor for fishing boats and small ferries. It is well organised with all necessary amenities nearby.
The seaside resort of Loutraki is located 16km east of Chania city, quite close to the American military base of Souda. Loutraki and the neighbouring Marathi are the two main touristic destinations in east Akrotiri. Loutraki has a very nice quiet beach with fine sand and crystal clear shallow waters, especially suitable for children. It is very well organized and provides all the common touristic amenities, under the deep tree shade on the beach. You can rent umbrellas, eat in the taverns of the area, rent rooms and enjoy various water sports.
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Loutraki Beach
The seaside resort of Loutraki is located 16km east of Chania city, quite close to the American military base of Souda. Loutraki and the neighbouring Marathi are the two main touristic destinations in east Akrotiri. Loutraki has a very nice quiet beach with fine sand and crystal clear shallow waters, especially suitable for children. It is very well organized and provides all the common touristic amenities, under the deep tree shade on the beach. You can rent umbrellas, eat in the taverns of the area, rent rooms and enjoy various water sports.
The seaside village of Kalathas is located 12km northeast of Chania city, in a natural bay at the Cape Akrotiri, which is open to the north winds. Current Kalathas is a relatively new village, which has been inhabited by residents of Chania who wanted to live away from the city center. The beach in front of the village is beautiful, with fine sand and shallow crystal clear water. Opposite Kalathas, there is a small island which you can easily reach by swimming. The beach is very well organized with umbrellas, water sports, restaurants, hotels, lifeguard, mini markets, etc. West of the main bay, beyond the rocky end, there is also a secluded, not organized, sandy bay.
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Kalathas strönd
The seaside village of Kalathas is located 12km northeast of Chania city, in a natural bay at the Cape Akrotiri, which is open to the north winds. Current Kalathas is a relatively new village, which has been inhabited by residents of Chania who wanted to live away from the city center. The beach in front of the village is beautiful, with fine sand and shallow crystal clear water. Opposite Kalathas, there is a small island which you can easily reach by swimming. The beach is very well organized with umbrellas, water sports, restaurants, hotels, lifeguard, mini markets, etc. West of the main bay, beyond the rocky end, there is also a secluded, not organized, sandy bay.
Sightseeing
One rarely finds a place so full of historical memories, which unfold before our eyes with exquisite skill through the architecture of the buildings, as looking onto the Venetian harbour, bearing scents from past times, drawing the visitor into a nostalgic game of the senses, a mixture of East and West. The modern restaurants, cafés and bars add to the charm of the harbour, providing the necessary notes of life and familiar comfort throughout the year.
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Gamli Venesíuhammur
8 Agiou MarkouOne rarely finds a place so full of historical memories, which unfold before our eyes with exquisite skill through the architecture of the buildings, as looking onto the Venetian harbour, bearing scents from past times, drawing the visitor into a nostalgic game of the senses, a mixture of East and West. The modern restaurants, cafés and bars add to the charm of the harbour, providing the necessary notes of life and familiar comfort throughout the year.
Chania Venetian harbour with its lighthouse is the trademark of the city of Chania. The lighthouse was built at the harbour entrance by the Venetians and restored in its present form by the Egyptians (1830-1840). The lighthouse of the Venetian harbour of Chania always fascinates visitors and is one of the most-photographed monuments in Crete.
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Viti
Chania Venetian harbour with its lighthouse is the trademark of the city of Chania. The lighthouse was built at the harbour entrance by the Venetians and restored in its present form by the Egyptians (1830-1840). The lighthouse of the Venetian harbour of Chania always fascinates visitors and is one of the most-photographed monuments in Crete.
The Firkas Fortress was constructed in 1629 in Chania to protect the Venetian harbour entrance from raiders. “Firka” in Turkish means a military division, and the building was used as the barracks of the Turkish army in Chania. The Maritime Museum of Crete is housed in the Firkas fortress today.
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Firka Castle
Akti KountouriotiThe Firkas Fortress was constructed in 1629 in Chania to protect the Venetian harbour entrance from raiders. “Firka” in Turkish means a military division, and the building was used as the barracks of the Turkish army in Chania. The Maritime Museum of Crete is housed in the Firkas fortress today.
The Küçük Hasan Pasha Mosque or Mosque of the Janissaries is actually the only preserved mosque of the city of Chania. It was built on the site of a preexisting Christian temple after the conquest of Chania by the Ottomans in 1645, honouring Küçük Hasan Pasha. The mosque bears a large semispherical dome supported by stone arches. The north and west sides house a gallery that is topped by six small domes. This gallery was initially open, as used in the mosques, but in the late 19th century it was closed by arched openings. The mosque houses several art exhibitions during the summer.
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Moska Kucuk Hasan
18 SourmelisThe Küçük Hasan Pasha Mosque or Mosque of the Janissaries is actually the only preserved mosque of the city of Chania. It was built on the site of a preexisting Christian temple after the conquest of Chania by the Ottomans in 1645, honouring Küçük Hasan Pasha. The mosque bears a large semispherical dome supported by stone arches. The north and west sides house a gallery that is topped by six small domes. This gallery was initially open, as used in the mosques, but in the late 19th century it was closed by arched openings. The mosque houses several art exhibitions during the summer.
Chania is a city on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. It’s known for its 14th-century Venetian harbor, narrow streets and waterfront restaurants. At the harbor entrance is a 16th-century lighthouse with Venetian, Egyptian and Ottoman influences. Opposite, the Nautical Museum has model ships, naval objects and photographs. The old and new town offer many options for restaurants, bars, shops and daily amenities.
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Chania
Chania is a city on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. It’s known for its 14th-century Venetian harbor, narrow streets and waterfront restaurants. At the harbor entrance is a 16th-century lighthouse with Venetian, Egyptian and Ottoman influences. Opposite, the Nautical Museum has model ships, naval objects and photographs. The old and new town offer many options for restaurants, bars, shops and daily amenities.