Guidebook for Chania
Food Scene
Great fish restaurant. Fresh products and good prices. Located at the port of Kolympari. Beautiful during sunset times
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Argentina Kapenekis
PEO KolymvariouGreat fish restaurant. Fresh products and good prices. Located at the port of Kolympari. Beautiful during sunset times
Located literally just some meters from the sea of Kolympari. Gorgeous sweets and nice breakfasts.
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Mylos Cafe
Located literally just some meters from the sea of Kolympari. Gorgeous sweets and nice breakfasts.
A unique tastefull experience ...Cretan traditional cuisine
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Kaliviani Traditional Hotel
A unique tastefull experience ...Cretan traditional cuisine
Parks & Nature
Great small beach with easy access. The route to follow from home to the location is spectacular offering panoramic view of alomst the whole island
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Afrata Beach
Great small beach with easy access. The route to follow from home to the location is spectacular offering panoramic view of alomst the whole island
The famous lagoon of Balos is located approximately 56km northwest of Chania and 17km northwest of Kissamos, formed between the Cape Gramvousa and the small Cape Tigani and below the range of Platiskinos. Balos is surely the mostly photographed beach in Crete, a very favorite subject of all tourist guides for Greece. It is no coincidence that Prince Charles and Princess Diana visited Balos with their private yacht many years ago.
Balos is famous for its turquoise waters, the wild natural beauty and the beautiful exotic scenery. During the summer, Balos is visited by thousands of people, who arrive mostly by the ferries running from Kissamos port. If you do not like crowds, you’d better avoid to visit the beach in July and August. Also, a perfect idea is to arrive at Balos in the morning, before the boats arrive from Kissamos. These few hours of remoteness in such a heavenly place will remain etched in your memory forever.
The lagoon of Balos has white sand and exotic white, vivid blue and turquoise waters. The sea is very shallow and warm, ideal for young children. In many places the sand has a lovely pinkish color, because of millions of crushed shells. Beyond the rocks at the boundaries of the lagoon, the water is deeper and colder, ideal for a snorkeling. The lagoon and the wider area, with rare species of flora and fauna, are protected under the Natura 2000 program. Eleonora falcons, shags and cormorants nest in the caves of the area. Moreover, the area is a shelter for the protected monk seal and the sea turtle caretta caretta. Despite the protection, a primitive café and umbrellas have appeared on the beach in recent years. You can buy water from there and from the bars of the ferries.
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Baybayin ng Balos
The famous lagoon of Balos is located approximately 56km northwest of Chania and 17km northwest of Kissamos, formed between the Cape Gramvousa and the small Cape Tigani and below the range of Platiskinos. Balos is surely the mostly photographed beach in Crete, a very favorite subject of all tourist guides for Greece. It is no coincidence that Prince Charles and Princess Diana visited Balos with their private yacht many years ago.
Balos is famous for its turquoise waters, the wild natural beauty and the beautiful exotic scenery. During the summer, Balos is visited by thousands of people, who arrive mostly by the ferries running from Kissamos port. If you do not like crowds, you’d better avoid to visit the beach in July and August. Also, a perfect idea is to arrive at Balos in the morning, before the boats arrive from Kissamos. These few hours of remoteness in such a heavenly place will remain etched in your memory forever.
The lagoon of Balos has white sand and exotic white, vivid blue and turquoise waters. The sea is very shallow and warm, ideal for young children. In many places the sand has a lovely pinkish color, because of millions of crushed shells. Beyond the rocks at the boundaries of the lagoon, the water is deeper and colder, ideal for a snorkeling. The lagoon and the wider area, with rare species of flora and fauna, are protected under the Natura 2000 program. Eleonora falcons, shags and cormorants nest in the caves of the area. Moreover, the area is a shelter for the protected monk seal and the sea turtle caretta caretta. Despite the protection, a primitive café and umbrellas have appeared on the beach in recent years. You can buy water from there and from the bars of the ferries.
Falassarna is a small resort boasting one of the best-known beaches in Chania Prefecture and indeed the whole of Crete, which attracts large numbers of tourists every summer.
Nowadays Falassarna is a famous Cretan destination, thanks to its beaches and also its ecological interest. Falassarna is part of the Natura 2000 network, both due to its variety of flora and fauna and as an area of outstanding natural beauty.
falassarna panoramic
Looking towards Falassarna from the hill after the village of Platanos, you will see many greenhouses, as the area is ideal for growing fruit and vegetables.
In front of you are spread two beaches, divided by a few sand dunes: the south beach (known as Pachia Ammos) is longer and wider.
There are two more beaches further south: a sandy beach with rocks on the bottom, and a pebble beach next to the little harbour.
Falassarna Beach has won prizes for being the most beautiful beach in Crete and is always one of the top ten beaches in Europe, with its wonderful, fine white sand and warm, crystal-clear water.
The beach of Pachia Ammos is so big that it rarely feels overcrowded even in high summer, when you are surrounded by hundreds of people.
This is a location you can not miss if you visiti this part of the island. MUST SEE!
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Dalampasigan ng Falassarna
Falassarna is a small resort boasting one of the best-known beaches in Chania Prefecture and indeed the whole of Crete, which attracts large numbers of tourists every summer.
Nowadays Falassarna is a famous Cretan destination, thanks to its beaches and also its ecological interest. Falassarna is part of the Natura 2000 network, both due to its variety of flora and fauna and as an area of outstanding natural beauty.
falassarna panoramic
Looking towards Falassarna from the hill after the village of Platanos, you will see many greenhouses, as the area is ideal for growing fruit and vegetables.
In front of you are spread two beaches, divided by a few sand dunes: the south beach (known as Pachia Ammos) is longer and wider.
There are two more beaches further south: a sandy beach with rocks on the bottom, and a pebble beach next to the little harbour.
Falassarna Beach has won prizes for being the most beautiful beach in Crete and is always one of the top ten beaches in Europe, with its wonderful, fine white sand and warm, crystal-clear water.
The beach of Pachia Ammos is so big that it rarely feels overcrowded even in high summer, when you are surrounded by hundreds of people.
This is a location you can not miss if you visiti this part of the island. MUST SEE!
This gorge is located in the west close to the town Kissamos (6km). It runs between the village Sirikari (500m) and the ancient city Polyrinia. It is an easy walk of 6km through beautiful landscape with chestnut trees and plane trees. It takes about 3 hours to cross the Sirikari Gorge. This walk is descript in many guide books
Sirikario Faraggi
This gorge is located in the west close to the town Kissamos (6km). It runs between the village Sirikari (500m) and the ancient city Polyrinia. It is an easy walk of 6km through beautiful landscape with chestnut trees and plane trees. It takes about 3 hours to cross the Sirikari Gorge. This walk is descript in many guide books
Komolithi is one of the most bizarre and interesting landscapes in Crete. These are alternating small hills consisting of soft clay, which due to time erosion, have turned them to wonderful conical shapes.
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Komolithi
Komolithi is one of the most bizarre and interesting landscapes in Crete. These are alternating small hills consisting of soft clay, which due to time erosion, have turned them to wonderful conical shapes.
Sightseeing
Acropolis of Polirrinia
The ruined walls and acropolis of Polyrrhenia lie 49 km west of Chania, near Selti or Paleokastro. At Kria Vrissi, near Kissamos (Kastelli) , are the remains of a Roman aqueduct. Polyrinnia, an important ancient western Cretan city, was founded with the help of the Achaeans, who succeeded the Minoans as overlords of the island.
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Polyrrhenia
Acropolis of Polirrinia
The ruined walls and acropolis of Polyrrhenia lie 49 km west of Chania, near Selti or Paleokastro. At Kria Vrissi, near Kissamos (Kastelli) , are the remains of a Roman aqueduct. Polyrinnia, an important ancient western Cretan city, was founded with the help of the Achaeans, who succeeded the Minoans as overlords of the island.
The Monastery of Gonia Odigitria. After your visit follow the route toards Afrata further to the north. You will be rewarded by some breathtaking views of the city of Chania. Especially during sunset time!
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Monasteryo ng Gonia Odigitria
The Monastery of Gonia Odigitria. After your visit follow the route toards Afrata further to the north. You will be rewarded by some breathtaking views of the city of Chania. Especially during sunset time!