Welcome to Chania!

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Welcome to Chania!

City/town information

According to Times: Chania, Crete’s pretty northwestern port exudes a heady old-town charm with its sprinkling of medieval Venetian architecture, buzzy harbourside restaurants and bustling street markets. Folk have been here since Mycenaean times in 1600BC and their ruined buildings attract archaeology lovers from far and wide. Later, Venetians took over, then Turks, leaving history to flow from every cobbled Chania alley. With July temperatures hovering around a pleasant 25C, it’s a hard-to-beat, part-urban, part-beach holiday. Further afield, adventurers can hike through the stunning Samaria Gorge, or explore unspoilt villages such as Vamos, known for authentic Cretan food, in the foothills of the White Mountains.
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Chania
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According to Times: Chania, Crete’s pretty northwestern port exudes a heady old-town charm with its sprinkling of medieval Venetian architecture, buzzy harbourside restaurants and bustling street markets. Folk have been here since Mycenaean times in 1600BC and their ruined buildings attract archaeology lovers from far and wide. Later, Venetians took over, then Turks, leaving history to flow from every cobbled Chania alley. With July temperatures hovering around a pleasant 25C, it’s a hard-to-beat, part-urban, part-beach holiday. Further afield, adventurers can hike through the stunning Samaria Gorge, or explore unspoilt villages such as Vamos, known for authentic Cretan food, in the foothills of the White Mountains.

Coffe

Mikro Caffenio is a peaceful place and ideal for morning or afternoon coffee just by the beach. Their smoothies are a must!
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Mikro - Coffee house
6 Akti Miaouli
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Mikro Caffenio is a peaceful place and ideal for morning or afternoon coffee just by the beach. Their smoothies are a must!
In the centre of the city and next to the Old Venetian Harbour is the KROSS COFFEE ROASTERS café. Excellent coffee and in a special part of the city that is definitely worth a visit.
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Kross coffee roasters
1 Nearchou
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In the centre of the city and next to the Old Venetian Harbour is the KROSS COFFEE ROASTERS café. Excellent coffee and in a special part of the city that is definitely worth a visit.
The café-bar is located next to the Venizelos’ graves and it offers a fantastic, panoramic view of the city of Chania and delicious desserts!
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Koukouvaya
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The café-bar is located next to the Venizelos’ graves and it offers a fantastic, panoramic view of the city of Chania and delicious desserts!
ΣΤΟΥΝΤΙΟ ΟΞΩ ΝΟΥ ΧΑΝΙΑ
29 Agias Kiriakis
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Monogram
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Food scene

If you are looking for a quiet place, away from the busy crowds, but in the city center and with great food then you should visit To Steno.
To Steno - Το Στενό
26 Episkopou Dorotheou
If you are looking for a quiet place, away from the busy crowds, but in the city center and with great food then you should visit To Steno.
If you want to walk a little further from the center and the old harbour, then we suggest a walk to Nea Chora, where you can make a stop at KAKI. Do not hesitate to ask for dishes of the day.
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KAIKI
5 Akti Papanikoli
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If you want to walk a little further from the center and the old harbour, then we suggest a walk to Nea Chora, where you can make a stop at KAKI. Do not hesitate to ask for dishes of the day.
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Tamam
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The Well of the Turk
1 Sarpaki
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Kousina LTD
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To Stachi offers a variety of local traditional vegetarian dishes and a menu that changes with the seasonal Cretan ingredients.
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To Stachi
5 Epimenidou
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To Stachi offers a variety of local traditional vegetarian dishes and a menu that changes with the seasonal Cretan ingredients.
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Salis
3 Akti Enoseos
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Chrisostomos
και Ikarou
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Kritamon
38 Kondilaki
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Thalassino Ageri
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Ginger Concept
36 Sarpaki
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LAGANON FRESH PASTA
69 Daskalogianni
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Neighbourhoods

A beach in walking distance from the city centre where you can enjoy some delicious lunch or dinner in the nearby fish restaurants.
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Nea Chora
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A beach in walking distance from the city centre where you can enjoy some delicious lunch or dinner in the nearby fish restaurants.
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Old Town
36 Emmanoil Vernardoy
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Splanzia
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Beach

Elafonisi is an oblong peninsula, located 75 km from Chania, Crete which is full of sand dunes with sea daffodils. The Natura 2000 protected area is separated from the Cretan shore by a lagoon, giving the impression of being a separate island. The endangered loggerhead sea turtle and several more rare animals and plants find shelter on the island; the removal of any plants, animals, shells, or sand from the area is strictly forbidden. Exotic beaches with white sand and turquoise water, reminding one of the Caribbean, are formed on either side of the peninsula. The sand is pinkish in many places as a result of the millions of crushed shells. Near the breaking point of the peninsula, the seawater is no deeper than one meter in depth, creating a small lagoon.
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Elafonisi
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Elafonisi is an oblong peninsula, located 75 km from Chania, Crete which is full of sand dunes with sea daffodils. The Natura 2000 protected area is separated from the Cretan shore by a lagoon, giving the impression of being a separate island. The endangered loggerhead sea turtle and several more rare animals and plants find shelter on the island; the removal of any plants, animals, shells, or sand from the area is strictly forbidden. Exotic beaches with white sand and turquoise water, reminding one of the Caribbean, are formed on either side of the peninsula. The sand is pinkish in many places as a result of the millions of crushed shells. Near the breaking point of the peninsula, the seawater is no deeper than one meter in depth, creating a small lagoon.
A huge sweep of white sand formed between the coast and Gramvousa islet, where a Venetian fort held out against the Turks until the 18th century. Now a Natura 2000 site, Balos can be reached by car — the last 8km are on a rough dirt road, then a half-hour walk from the car park. Easiest, however, are the excursion boats that run daily in summer from the nearest town, Kastelli Kissamos or from Chania.
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Baybayin ng Balos
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A huge sweep of white sand formed between the coast and Gramvousa islet, where a Venetian fort held out against the Turks until the 18th century. Now a Natura 2000 site, Balos can be reached by car — the last 8km are on a rough dirt road, then a half-hour walk from the car park. Easiest, however, are the excursion boats that run daily in summer from the nearest town, Kastelli Kissamos or from Chania.
On the west side of the Chania near Kissamos, this beach offers many organized facilities and activities which makes it an ideal place for families. Above the beach, which has sparkling light blue water, you can visit the archaeological site of ancient Falassarna. There are also many activities, such as windsurfing, which you can access from a windsurfing station at the beach during the summer months.
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Dalampasigan ng Falassarna
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On the west side of the Chania near Kissamos, this beach offers many organized facilities and activities which makes it an ideal place for families. Above the beach, which has sparkling light blue water, you can visit the archaeological site of ancient Falassarna. There are also many activities, such as windsurfing, which you can access from a windsurfing station at the beach during the summer months.
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Stavros Beach
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Παραλία Λουτρού
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Glika Nera Beach
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Ilingas Beach
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Sougia Beach
Epar.Od. Chanion - Sougias
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Agia Roumeli
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Gialiskari beach
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Afrata Beach
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Cocktails

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Sinagogi Bar
Parodos Kondilaki
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ΚΛΕΙΔΙ cafe bar
10 Pl. 1821
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Το μοναστήρι του καρόλου
22 Chatzimichali Ntaliani
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Fagotto Art Residences Chania Crete
18 Aggelou
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Bohème Chania
26-28 Chalidon
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PALLAS
Akti Tompazi
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NAMA
19 Akti Tompazi
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Ababa Bar
12 Isodion
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Sightseeing

The Ej Hayim (Tree of Life) synagogue is a synagogue in the old town of Chania, the only surviving synagogue in Crete. It is located in the Jewish neighborhood, on Kondylaki Street. Built in the 17th century, it was severely damaged during World War II and was restored in 1997-1999. Since its restoration, it has served as a place of prayer, remembrance, reflection and reconciliation.
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Etz Hayyim Synagogue
Parodos Kondilaki
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The Ej Hayim (Tree of Life) synagogue is a synagogue in the old town of Chania, the only surviving synagogue in Crete. It is located in the Jewish neighborhood, on Kondylaki Street. Built in the 17th century, it was severely damaged during World War II and was restored in 1997-1999. Since its restoration, it has served as a place of prayer, remembrance, reflection and reconciliation.
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Bagong Museo ng Arkeolohiya sa Chania
15 Skra
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