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Nesaki
Salavantes - garden restaurant & bar
Salis
3 Akti EnoseosGlossitses
Akti EnoseosThe Well of the Turk
1 SarpakiTamam
Palazzo Almare Restaurant
38 SourmelisLithos Restaurant
7 Akti KountouriotiDrinks & Nightlife
Tip: Although the place offers a wide variety for you to choose from, I personally recommend the Spicy Mango cocktail . Delicious...
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PALLAS
Akti TompaziTip: Although the place offers a wide variety for you to choose from, I personally recommend the Spicy Mango cocktail . Delicious...
Tip: Try one of the unique house barrel-aged cocktails maturing in wooden barrels .
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NAMA
19 Akti TompaziTip: Try one of the unique house barrel-aged cocktails maturing in wooden barrels .
Sinagogi Bar
Parodos KondilakiΤο μοναστήρι του καρόλου
22 Chatzimichali NtalianiBras De Freres
2 EpimenidouAdespoto Music Taverna
SifakaParks & Nature
With its warm, sunny climate and rich, fertile soils, Crete grows olives and grapes, and even farms tropical fruits, such as avocados , mangos and bananas. In this carefully tended park, at the foot of the White Mountains, a meandering two-kilometer path takes you through a garden planted with exotic flowers and fruit trees from all over the world, with everything clearly labeled.
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Botanískur garður og garðar Kreta
Eparchiaki Odos Chanion-OmalouWith its warm, sunny climate and rich, fertile soils, Crete grows olives and grapes, and even farms tropical fruits, such as avocados , mangos and bananas. In this carefully tended park, at the foot of the White Mountains, a meandering two-kilometer path takes you through a garden planted with exotic flowers and fruit trees from all over the world, with everything clearly labeled.
Crete's mountains are cut by deep gorges, the longest of which is the 18-kilometer Samaria. It makes a challenging hike, which you can do independently or as part of an organised excursion. Entrance to the gorge is at the village of Omalós, 42 kilometers south of Chania. The path is steep and uneven at first, descending through dense pinewoods. Deep inside the rocky gorge, the footpath winds around large boulders, and at its narrowest point, the "Iron Gates" (Síderoportes), the Samaria is only four meters wide. Look out for "Kri Kri", wild goats unique to Crete.
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Samaria Gorge þjóðgarður
Crete's mountains are cut by deep gorges, the longest of which is the 18-kilometer Samaria. It makes a challenging hike, which you can do independently or as part of an organised excursion. Entrance to the gorge is at the village of Omalós, 42 kilometers south of Chania. The path is steep and uneven at first, descending through dense pinewoods. Deep inside the rocky gorge, the footpath winds around large boulders, and at its narrowest point, the "Iron Gates" (Síderoportes), the Samaria is only four meters wide. Look out for "Kri Kri", wild goats unique to Crete.
Crete's most spectacular beaches are often the hardest to reach, and Balos is certainly one of them. Excursion boats depart from Kissamos (40 kilometers west of Chania) to arrive at this enchanting white sand beach, which extends to a stunning turquoise and emerald-green lagoon. From here, you can wade through knee-high sea to the tiny islet of Gramvousa, crowned by a 16th-century Venetian fort.
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Balos-strönd
Crete's most spectacular beaches are often the hardest to reach, and Balos is certainly one of them. Excursion boats depart from Kissamos (40 kilometers west of Chania) to arrive at this enchanting white sand beach, which extends to a stunning turquoise and emerald-green lagoon. From here, you can wade through knee-high sea to the tiny islet of Gramvousa, crowned by a 16th-century Venetian fort.
On Crete's isolated southwest coast, this stunning beach lies about a two-hour drive from Chania (73 kilometers). The colors here are amazing - the sand takes on pink hues in certain light as it is made up of tiny pieces of shells and coral, and the sea is turquoise-blue. You can wade through ankle-deep water to an islet, which is a conservation area, being the last stop for birds migrating from Europe to Africa. Complete with sunbeds and umbrellas to hire plus a canteen for snacks, Elafonissi is ideal for families with kids due to the warm, shallow sea.
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Elafonisi
On Crete's isolated southwest coast, this stunning beach lies about a two-hour drive from Chania (73 kilometers). The colors here are amazing - the sand takes on pink hues in certain light as it is made up of tiny pieces of shells and coral, and the sea is turquoise-blue. You can wade through ankle-deep water to an islet, which is a conservation area, being the last stop for birds migrating from Europe to Africa. Complete with sunbeds and umbrellas to hire plus a canteen for snacks, Elafonissi is ideal for families with kids due to the warm, shallow sea.
Milia is an authentic 17th century mountain settlement which has been transformed into an eco-friendly tourist complex. A glorious location boasting exceptional rugged beauty in the area of Kissamos. Placed among plane trees, chestnut trees, and mountain tops reaching the skies, the area overwhelms visitors with its unique diversity.
Ecotourism, agrotourism, ecology, and respect to humanity and its needs: simplicity, harmony, clean air, warm hospitality, relaxed atmosphere, home-cooking. This is what you will find in Milia, a small forgotten corner in Western Crete.
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Milia Mountain Retreat
Milia is an authentic 17th century mountain settlement which has been transformed into an eco-friendly tourist complex. A glorious location boasting exceptional rugged beauty in the area of Kissamos. Placed among plane trees, chestnut trees, and mountain tops reaching the skies, the area overwhelms visitors with its unique diversity.
Ecotourism, agrotourism, ecology, and respect to humanity and its needs: simplicity, harmony, clean air, warm hospitality, relaxed atmosphere, home-cooking. This is what you will find in Milia, a small forgotten corner in Western Crete.
Sightseeing
The port of Chania is one of the busiest places during the day and the most romantic spot at night. The beautiful Venetian lighthouse is ideally located at the extreme end of the pier, at the entrance of the port and is considered to be the symbol of Chania. At night the lighthouse shines in the dark and it makes for a truly kaleidoscopic vignette. Visitors can walk along the Venetian walls but it is not allowed to enter its interiors. The view from the port of Chania is absolutely amazing.
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Viti
The port of Chania is one of the busiest places during the day and the most romantic spot at night. The beautiful Venetian lighthouse is ideally located at the extreme end of the pier, at the entrance of the port and is considered to be the symbol of Chania. At night the lighthouse shines in the dark and it makes for a truly kaleidoscopic vignette. Visitors can walk along the Venetian walls but it is not allowed to enter its interiors. The view from the port of Chania is absolutely amazing.
Built in the shape of a cross and designed after the local market in Marseilles, the Agora is the place where fresh local produce is being sold, literally a foodies' paradise. The Agora has been the main source point of herbs and spices, fruit and vegetables, even fresh fish since 1913 for both locals and visitors.
Tip: For an authentic, traditional Cretan Greek food experience try one of the tavernas located inside the market, serving food from the early morning hours (ideal after a night out!) till dusk.
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Gamla Chania markaðurinn
Built in the shape of a cross and designed after the local market in Marseilles, the Agora is the place where fresh local produce is being sold, literally a foodies' paradise. The Agora has been the main source point of herbs and spices, fruit and vegetables, even fresh fish since 1913 for both locals and visitors.
Tip: For an authentic, traditional Cretan Greek food experience try one of the tavernas located inside the market, serving food from the early morning hours (ideal after a night out!) till dusk.
Gouverneto Monastery is located 19km east of Chania, on the north side of the Cape Akrotiri of Chania. It was built before 1537, thus being one of the oldest monasteries in Crete. St. John the Hermit lived in a cave in the gorge Avlaki, adjacent to the monastery, and is considered as the founder of the monastery. You can walk in Avlaki gorge by following the stone paved trail that descends to the sea. After 20 minutes of descent you will meet the Arkoudospilio Cave, and after a while the ruined monastery Katholiko and the cavernous church of St. John, where the hermit lived. After more 10 minutes, the gorge ends in a narrow rocky fjord with green waters.
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Gouverneto klaustur
Gouverneto Monastery is located 19km east of Chania, on the north side of the Cape Akrotiri of Chania. It was built before 1537, thus being one of the oldest monasteries in Crete. St. John the Hermit lived in a cave in the gorge Avlaki, adjacent to the monastery, and is considered as the founder of the monastery. You can walk in Avlaki gorge by following the stone paved trail that descends to the sea. After 20 minutes of descent you will meet the Arkoudospilio Cave, and after a while the ruined monastery Katholiko and the cavernous church of St. John, where the hermit lived. After more 10 minutes, the gorge ends in a narrow rocky fjord with green waters.
“Tabakaria” is the Greek word for “Tanneries” (leather processing factories) and takes the name from the factories that once operated here. The buildings that once housed the tanneries are left in the area almost intact. Only time has been allowed to leave its marks on the buildings and has turned them into backdrops and canvases for the local photographs. The area holds a mystic sense of bygone times and although many of the buildings which worked as tanneries now look like ruins, there is surely more than meets the eye. Walking around Tabakaria feels like a journey back in time with a true nostalgic charm.
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Tampakariá
28 Vivilaki“Tabakaria” is the Greek word for “Tanneries” (leather processing factories) and takes the name from the factories that once operated here. The buildings that once housed the tanneries are left in the area almost intact. Only time has been allowed to leave its marks on the buildings and has turned them into backdrops and canvases for the local photographs. The area holds a mystic sense of bygone times and although many of the buildings which worked as tanneries now look like ruins, there is surely more than meets the eye. Walking around Tabakaria feels like a journey back in time with a true nostalgic charm.
Theriso is a small Cretan village 16 km from Chania town . This village has a remarkable history, intrinsically interwoven with the freedom and independence of the Cretan people. Theriso Gorge is the nearest gorge to the city of Chania and can be climbed and crossed by car or other transportation means. Visitors can also enjoy a visit to the forest and the nearby Sarakina Cave, 2 km north of the village, with historical finds from the Neolithic, Minoan and Geometric ages .
The gorge and village make a wonderful day trip from Chania and visitors can also enjoy the many traditional tavernas serving both the famous Cretan lamb and meat dishes as well as plenty of local fresh vegetables.
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Theriso
Theriso is a small Cretan village 16 km from Chania town . This village has a remarkable history, intrinsically interwoven with the freedom and independence of the Cretan people. Theriso Gorge is the nearest gorge to the city of Chania and can be climbed and crossed by car or other transportation means. Visitors can also enjoy a visit to the forest and the nearby Sarakina Cave, 2 km north of the village, with historical finds from the Neolithic, Minoan and Geometric ages .
The gorge and village make a wonderful day trip from Chania and visitors can also enjoy the many traditional tavernas serving both the famous Cretan lamb and meat dishes as well as plenty of local fresh vegetables.
Aptera was one of the most significant city-states of Crete. The site is located on a plateau of an altitude of 200m above Souda Bay, about 15 km away from the city of Chania on the road towards Rethymno.
Your visit to the archaeological site of Aptera will get you acquainted with Crete’s history. The archaeological site continues to bring to light new important finds through ongoing excavations and attracts more and more visitors. It surely will fascinate you with all its monuments, its history and myths.
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Aptera, Ottoman Fortress
Aptera was one of the most significant city-states of Crete. The site is located on a plateau of an altitude of 200m above Souda Bay, about 15 km away from the city of Chania on the road towards Rethymno.
Your visit to the archaeological site of Aptera will get you acquainted with Crete’s history. The archaeological site continues to bring to light new important finds through ongoing excavations and attracts more and more visitors. It surely will fascinate you with all its monuments, its history and myths.
Arts & Culture
This museum traces Crete's centuries-old relationship with the sea, from the Minoans, through the Byzantine, Venetian, and Turkish periods, to arrive at the German invasion of the island during WWII. Spread over two floors, the collection includes video presentations, amazing models of ships, paintings, photos, and nautical equipment. You'll find it at the western corner of the old harbor, in a lovely red building constructed by the Venetians and used as a prison. Note that at the Moro dock, in one of the Venetian arsenals east of the old harbor, you can also see the Minoa, a reconstructed 15th_century-BC Minoan ship.
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Maritime Museum of Crete
14-16 DefkalionosThis museum traces Crete's centuries-old relationship with the sea, from the Minoans, through the Byzantine, Venetian, and Turkish periods, to arrive at the German invasion of the island during WWII. Spread over two floors, the collection includes video presentations, amazing models of ships, paintings, photos, and nautical equipment. You'll find it at the western corner of the old harbor, in a lovely red building constructed by the Venetians and used as a prison. Note that at the Moro dock, in one of the Venetian arsenals east of the old harbor, you can also see the Minoa, a reconstructed 15th_century-BC Minoan ship.
Housed in the Gothic Church of San Francesco, a light and airy vaulted space (built by the Venetians and later used as a mosque by Turks), this museum holds archeological finds from western Crete dating from Neolithic times through to the Roman era. There's a wealth of Minoan ceramics, painted burial urns, gold jewelry, and clay tablets with inscriptions. Other notable exhibits include peculiar clay figurines of bird-faced women, votive ceramic bulls, a third-century Roman mosaic floor, and an impressive marble bust of Roman Emperor Hadrian.
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Fornleifamúseum Chania
St ChalidonHoused in the Gothic Church of San Francesco, a light and airy vaulted space (built by the Venetians and later used as a mosque by Turks), this museum holds archeological finds from western Crete dating from Neolithic times through to the Roman era. There's a wealth of Minoan ceramics, painted burial urns, gold jewelry, and clay tablets with inscriptions. Other notable exhibits include peculiar clay figurines of bird-faced women, votive ceramic bulls, a third-century Roman mosaic floor, and an impressive marble bust of Roman Emperor Hadrian.
In the village of Ano Vouves Kissamou Chania, one can admire the oldest recorded olive tree in the world, proclaimed as a natural monument. Although scientists can not be absolutely sure, its age is estimated between 3000 and 5000 years and still remains alive, fructifying until today.
Next to the monumental tree, the Olive Tree Museum of Vouves was founded, in order for visitors to learn about the tradition of olive cultivation in Crete. The museum houses tool exhibits for traditional olive harvesting before the mechanization of cultivation and production, from antiquity to the mid-20th century.
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Forni ólífutr
In the village of Ano Vouves Kissamou Chania, one can admire the oldest recorded olive tree in the world, proclaimed as a natural monument. Although scientists can not be absolutely sure, its age is estimated between 3000 and 5000 years and still remains alive, fructifying until today.
Next to the monumental tree, the Olive Tree Museum of Vouves was founded, in order for visitors to learn about the tradition of olive cultivation in Crete. The museum houses tool exhibits for traditional olive harvesting before the mechanization of cultivation and production, from antiquity to the mid-20th century.
Entertainment & Activities
Karavitakis Winery / Οινοποιείο Καραβιτάκη
Manousakis Winery
CAR & BIKE RENTALS
- Car Rental
- Motorbike Rental
- Bicycle Rental
- Motorbike gear
- Baby seats
SUMMERTIME RENTALS DARATSO
gerolakos- Car Rental
- Motorbike Rental
- Bicycle Rental
- Motorbike gear
- Baby seats