In the western part of Crete is the prefecture of Hania with its gorges , caves, lakes and beaches ornaments. Important archaeological sites compose the scene that impresses every Greek and foreign visitor.
Chania is the capital of the county with many neighborhoods with picturesque …….. The modern city spread out around the old has good layout, open roads, beautiful squares and well-preserved neoclassical buildings.
Venetian Harbour
- The Bastion fortress the Naval Museum
- The Santrivani (Eleftherios Venizelos Square)
- The Yali Mosque (the oldest Muslim edifice of Crete)
- The Byzantine walls of Kastelli hill
- The Great Arsenal
- The Venetian dockyards
- The Bastion St. Nicholas of Molos on the breakwater
- The Lighthouse
Municipal Market
The official inauguration of the Municipal Market of Chania made by the then Greek Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos in 1913, shortly before the Battle of Crete in May 1941, was completed and the anti-aircraft shelter in the southeast part of the Municipal Market of Chania.
During the occupation the Municipal Market of Chania was used by the Germans for the needs of the occupying army.
The Tombs of the Venizelos
Both Venizelos graves, one facing the other, located in a beautiful park with gardens, paved floors, paths, steps and terraces, under the shade of pine trees, while what makes terrible beauty of the area is the blue sea and panoramic views of Chania and the region.
In the same park where are the Venizelos graves, just a few meters away is …
The historic church of Prophet Elias, the building of which dates back to the early 16th century, in the form and features Venetian
Before leaving the point where there are the Venizelos graves, sit on the terrace and enjoy the panoramic views of the city of Chania.
To get there you can take the City Bus from the Market that goes Kounoupidiana-Polytechneio. For about 1 hour distance.
Ancient Aptera
HOW TO GET THERE: By rental car or private taxi … distance about 25 minutes ie 15 km.
Knossos
The first excavations were made in 1878 by Herakleion Minos Summer. Followed by the excavations conducted by the Englishman Sir Arthur Evans (1900-1913 and 1922-1930), who uncovered the whole palace.
HOW TO GET THERE: by taking a bus from the bus arrive at Bus Station Heraklion, from there take bus to take you to Knossos.
Hours: Winter hours: 08-00-15: 00
Summer: 08: 00-19: 00
Ticket price: 6,00 Euro
Phone: +30 2810 231940
Fax: +30 2810 241515
Summer opening hours from April 1 until October 31: Monday: closed
Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00 to 15:00
Ticket : 3,00E
Address: Halidon 21 Old Town, Chania
Phone: +30 28210 90334
The exhibits are divided into sections according to their category (Mosaic, Signs, paintings, ceramics, sculptures, coins, etc.) and are arranged in chronological order, accompanied by information boards and maps.
Summer opening hours:
Monday: closed Tuesday - Sunday: 8:30 to 15:00
Address: Theotokopoulou 78 Old Town Chania.
Phone: +30 28210 96046
The permanent exhibition includes 2,500 artifacts as relics, objects found on the seabed, paintings, maps, photographs, ship models, nautical equipment etc.
An important development step for the Maritime Museum is the creation of a permanent exhibition of Ancient and Traditional Shipbuilding. The main exhibit is the restored ship of the Minoan era “Minoa”, an experimental model, a replica of an ancient trade. Other exhibits are tools and materials used in the construction of a series of photographs as well as an experimental trip map.
Opening hours: 9:00 to 16:00
Address: Coast Kountourioti, Venetian Port of Chania
Phone: +30 28210 - 91875
Fax: +30 28210 74 484
e-mail: Mar-museum-crete@otenet.gr
In recent years the Holy Trinity Monastery Tzagarolon performs systematic biological olive crops and vineyards and produces fine wine, raki (raki), oil, honey, vinegar and olive oil soap.
The monastery produces 20 tonnes of organic virgin olive oil, awarded in international competitions and is mainly sold abroad.
Of course all the products of the Trinity Monastery you can buy in a shop that works inside the monastery area.
Opening Hours: Winter: 08: 00-15: 00
Summer: 08: 00-19: 00
After Gouverneto walking trail through the gorge Avlaki, a beautiful wild scenery will look after about 30 minutes driving the ruined Catholic Convent or Monastery of St. John the Hermit. Next to dilapidated buildings but particularly impressive is the cave where St. John the Hermit lived, believed to have come from Egypt and was active in many areas in Crete, as in Azogyre before it Akrotiri.
The cave of St. John was once the bed of an underground river and has a length of over 100 meters and an area of 1500 sq.m.
Officially, the monastery is closed on Wednesdays and Fridays, and Monday - Tuesday - Thursday hours are 9 -12 and 5 PM-7 PM. On weekends the hours are 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 5 PM - 8 PM.
HOW TO GET THERE: Take the road to Chania airport reaching the airport turn left and follow the sign for Agia Triada.
Gouverneto and Catholic found after 4 km.
You can go with your own car or by taxi that we can arrange for you.It takes about 30 minutes to reach.
It is approximately 75 km from Chania and just five miles from Elafonisi.
How to get there: By car rental.
With an organized tour or taxi: inquire about costs and hours from Reception.
You can go with your own vehicle or with an organized trip from our hotel staff.
If you go with your own vehicle and to enjoy the way it is best to go from Sfakia - Frangokastello Country to reach the Monastery Preveli
These walls stand vertically at a height of 300 meters and its width in places not exceed 2 meters. The crossing is relatively easy, it can be done all year round - with attention from autumn until the spring - and takes about three hours hiking up to Komitades.
If you go with your own car is easy to find transportation to take you to the top of the gorge.The taxi will cost you about 15,00E.
Access: The beach is connected with the city of Chania or by private and rented cars or buses from KTEL.ticket 2,60
One of the most popular destinations of Crete, Falasarna is a series of sandy beaches with crystal clear waters. From the city of Chania is regular daily bus service to Falasarna.
Time: 08:30 - 11:00 - 15:30
Ticket Price: 8.20
We can also organize your trip by private taxi 20,00 / hour
You can go by car to a certain point, I suggest Jeep as the road is not very good.After parking the car you have to walk around 30 minutes
Also you can go by bus Price: 7,80E and again to walk 30 minutes
Finally the best way especially if you have a car to go to the port of Kastelli and from there by boat.
Hours: first departure 10.20 - return to port at 17.45
Second departure: 10:40 - return to port at 18.00
For the months of July and August additionally applies:
3rd departure 12:30 - return to port at 19.30, while running, and emergency services.
TIMES: Passengers aged up to 2 years old travel for free.
Passengers aged between: 3-12 years pay 13 €
Passengers aged 13 years and over pay 27 €
The above prices include VAT and other charges.
Stretches of water penetrating between the steep cliffs of Cape creating small bays. In one of them is the well hidden beach.
The location is known as Seitan Ports. The word Seitan is Turkish, apparently left by the Turkish occupation of Crete, and is translated as impish. Therefore the Seitan Ports translated as Diavololimana.
However, the beach at Port Seitan shows more heavenly than devilish. Admire color sea!
Access to Port Seitan
To go to Port Seitan will follow the road to the airport of Chania. After turning on the airport will continue to Chordaki village 2. At the village entrance, turn right and before the road climb to the top of Mount Skloka 3 will continue again right to the church of St. Raphael.
After the chapel of San Rafael, the road continues strongly downwards by successive hairpins and takes you above the beach, where you can park.
Pedestrians will walk down the path that leads to the beautiful beach Seitan Ports.
Modern tavern that stands in the heart of the city Known for the minimalist and simple decor but mainly for creative cuisine.
- Kitchen: Traditional Cretan
- Value - value: €
- Communication: +30 28210 5003
- Area: Zymbrakakidon 10 Chania
It is one of those places that when you discover rejoice double. Not only because it is “hidden” and satisfy your exploratory fad, but because they really deserve. In a narrow alley, then, in Dapia, near the West Trench Old Town, our doors initially spurred by the painted decorative doors that adorn the courtyard, creating a very dramatic scene. But soon, we sat for lunch, the recipes of our Suzanne won twice!
- Kitchen: Mediterranean, Cretan
- Value - value: up to 20 €
- Communication: +30 28210 76261
- Area: Porto 48, Chania
Although located in a quiet neighborhood of the Venetian Harbour, within walking distance of Koum Kapi, needs no introduction, as we know him for 12 years for the traditional food cooked in a wood oven, reviving old recipes. Try ofto lamb, lamb with staka, but patty Chaniotiko and particular proposal is the mushroom stamnagathi! In plus
- Communication: +30 28210 57035
- Area: Deucalion & Icarus, Anat. Moat
The fishing boats tie up outside and Apostolis gets the best. The freshest fish ever. Delicious mullet and small fish in his hands off. Depending on the season and weather will find all kinds of fish, guaranteed fresh.
- Kitchen: Cretan
- Value - value: up to 30 €
- Communication: +30 28210 43470
- Area: Coast Union 10
The old Turkish bath houses for years one of the old city’s most popular restaurants that introduces you to the spice with a list of 72 dishes. With very friendly service and great selection of wines, bottled and bulk.
- Kitchen: Greek, Politiki
- Value - value: up to 20 €
- Communication: +30 28210 96080
- Area: Zambeliou 49, Venetian Harbor
In seven years of operation, it has managed to become one of the most popular haunts fans of Cretan cuisine. The fish is fine and fresh, and the wine - list accompanies appropriately.
- Kitchen: Mediterranean, Cretan
- Value - value: up to 20 €
- Communication: +30 28210 52255
- Area: Coast Union 5 Chania
Friendly atmosphere with delicious snacks, beach on the way to Neorio. The watched area of ouzo, and local Cretan cuisine will not leave you indifferent at all.
- Kitchen: Cretan
- Value - value: up to 10 €
- Communication: +30 28210 41570
- Akti Tompazi 29-30 Chania
Overlooking the lighthouse, choose the quality and flavors. The fresh fish and seafood dominate the list, with steamed mussels and wonderful varieties gaining impressions. Those who are not fans of seafood, will enjoy equally delicious meat dishes.
- From € 12
- Daily 12:00 - 01:00
- Communication: +30 28210 58330
- Sourmeli 54-56 Akti Tompazi
Three consecutive spaces painted in the colors of ocher and blue, with strong oriental references and a well in the middle. Here you will taste authentic dishes from Morocco, Egypt and Lebanon as hummus. The cuisine is tasty without being heavy.
- Kitchen: Oriental, North African
- Value - value: up to 30 €
- Communication: +30 28210 54547
- Area: K. Sarpaki 1-3
Tavern serving Cretan cuisine in the most famous pedestrian area of the city. Impressive space with retro objects of the former distillery and dishes with local raw materials, accompanied raki or wine, tantalise your taste. From € 10. Daily from 18:00. Sundays and afternoons.
- Communication: +30 28210 59204
- Area: Hatzimichalis Ntaliani 46
With a very sophisticated but small space, we will eat rich varieties of meats and delicious appetizers. The courtyard is smashing. From € 10. Daily except Mondays, 18: 00-01: 30.
- Communication: +30 28210 28175
- Area: Hatzimichalis Ntaliani 74
H heart of entertainment in the Venetian Harbour pounding in Nama, traveled this year the third season, significantly raising the standards. Besides, nothing here is left to chance. From space, which impresses with its combination of classical and industrial design, the open cuisine, great bar and outdoor patio overlooking the harbor until the fine products that are different from the ordinary.
Our Nama says good morning with fantastic breakfasts and salty donuts, keep us company all day with top quality coffee (in various flavors that can be found only here), special tea flavors and fresh juices with superfoods, while the evening intrigue our palate in special shaped shore, Nama Mediterra, where in an idyllic setting with foreground Pharos tasting suggestions of chef George Hatzidakis!
- Communication: +30 28210 08170 - 6972 254003
- Area: Akti Tompazi 19 Old Harbour
This neoclassical building of 1830, gives appointment in the last six years the most fashionable crowd of the island! Pallas, the first all day spot that brought change to the Venetian Harbour, begin our day with a hearty breakfast and good coffee, we continue with Mediterranean dishes and slamming with super original cocktails. Whether you choose the tables on the paved perantzada or the impressive bar inside, good quality and service is adiapragmatefto. As for the goddess in Faro, one of the main trump! In winter organizes wine tasting. Surprise is the roof restaurant Thealassa, who last year became talk of the town! From € 15 / meal.
- Daily from 12:00
- Communication: +30 28210 45688
- Area: Akti Tompazi 15 Old Harbour
Ten years on … backs of the Thracian needs no introduction! You come here to taste fresh round chicken and pork, who daily make themselves, and handmade chopsticks, a secret recipe of owner George skull! Try Plakoti pie, the restaurant’s trademark and the generous and tasty meat varieties. Apart from the grill and rotisserie chicken, is famous for, you will find handmade pizza oven, pasta and burgers from 100% ground beef Angus. The last two years, the Thracian acquired “little brother” in the central Hatzimichalis Giannari. A modern orthadiko street food, waiting for us almost 24 hours to round pies and kebabs. Take away and delivery (12: 00-02: 00). Daily 10: 00-but gone.
- Anagnostou Gogoni 77 | Tel. 28210 70017
- Hatzimichalis Giannari 34 | Tel. 28120 51100
- www.thraka.com