The City of Chania is the capital of the Municipality and the second largest city of Crete, built over the ruins of the Minoan city Kydonia. Its area is 12.56 square kilometers with a population of 53.910 inhabitants (population census 2011). The city of Chania constitutes a crossroad of civilizations and continents with a long history, natural beauty, unique architecture and rich tradition. More here www.chaniatourism.gr
The Egyptian Lighthouse, which is one of the oldest in the world, prevails in the old Port of Chania. The sea-tossed stone lighthouse that is located at the edge of the breakwater, is not only the “guard” of the old Venetian port, but also its most famous jewel. The lighthouse was constructed by the Venetians at the end of 16th century. More here www.chaniatourism.gr
Address: Venetian Port of Chania
The Archaeological Museum of Chania is in Chalepa, a historic suburb in Chania, housed in an iconic building constituting a landmark for the whole city. The museum's permanent collection is developed in three main halls on the ground floor and one more on the first floor, presenting the wealth of archaeological material that has been retrieved from the periphery of Chania through the course of time. More here https://archaeologicalmuseums.gr
Address: 15 Skra Str. Chalepa
The Municipal Market of Chania (1913), the large building of 4000 square meters in the centre of Chania is the "heart" of the city. The Municipal Market is cross shaped and has four doors, one in each ward, that close to provide security at the shops that are hosted there. Today at the building of the Municipal Market are hosted many shops that sell local products and souvenirs. The Municipal Market constitutes an architectural jewel for Chania and is one of the most impressive markets in Balkans. More here www.chaniatourism.gr
The monument is currently under renovation
Address: Sofokli Venizelou Square
The graves of Venizelos family is one of the most popular places that offer a panoramic view of Chania, only a few kilometers east of the city, on the road to Akrotiri and airport. Here are located the graves of the charismatic Greek politician, and seven times Prime Minister of Greece, Eleftherios Venizelos, and his son, Sofoklis Venizelos, who was also Prime Minister of Greece from 1943 to 1952. More here www.chaniatourism.gr
Address: Profitis Ilias, Akrotiri (5km from Chania center)
Tip! There are 3 nice cafe aroung, view of Chania and sunset.
The Patriarchal Monastery of Agia Triada Tsagarolon is one of the most important monasteries of the end of the Venetian Empire in Crete with a great contribution to the History and Education of the island. It is located on the foot of Stavros mountain chain, in the area "Tzompomilos" of Meleha cape. According to the tradition that is also confirmed with documents from the archives of Venice, it was built by the brothers Ieremias and Lavrentios Tsagarolon that came from a great Venetian-Cretan family and had a powerful influence in the Orthodox population and the Catholic Venetians. More here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agia_Triada_Monastery
Address: Akrotiri (16km from Chania center)
The Samaria Gorge is a National Park of Greece since 1962 on the island of Crete – 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. It was created by a small river running between the White Mountains (Lefká Óri) and Mt. Volakias. There are a number of other gorges in the White Mountains. While some say that the gorge is 18 km long, this distance refers to the distance between the settlement of Omalos on the northern side of the plateau and the village of Agia Roumeli. In fact, the gorge is 16 km long, starting at an altitude of 1,250 m at the northern entrance, and ending at the shores of the Libyan Sea in Agia Roumeli. The walk through Samaria National Park is 13 km long, but one has to walk another three kilometers to Agia Roumeli from the park exit, making the hike 16 km long. More here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samariá_Gorge
Address: Omalos (42km from Chania center)
Manousakis Winery
A very nice place to taste the wines of Crete and located only 16 km from Chania center. More here www.manousakiswinery.com
Address: Vatolakkos, Chania
The Route Theriso, Zourva & Meskla Villages
The road to go to Theriso is inside the gorge. All the way you see nature, trees, green, sheep's, goats and spectacular view when passing along the villages. Of course traditional restaurants, food, drinks and products. All the route is 50km starting from Chania and return back from different way.
Botanical Park & Gardens of Crete
Nearly 20 hectares of land are waiting to welcome you, full of fruit trees from all over the world, herbs, medicinal and ornamental plants in a park different from others, where the land’s formation and the region’s microclimate make it a paradise for hundreds of plants and animals! more here www.botanical-park.com
Address: 4km after Fournes (18km from Chania center)
Terra Creta Olive oil factory
The opportunity to see the process and taste the Cretan olive oil. Maybe you would like to buy after that. More here www.terracreta.gr
Address: Kolymvari, Chania (22km from Chania center)
Karavitakis Winery
A very nice place to taste the wines of Crete and located only 25 km from Chania center. More here www.karavitakiswines.com
Address: Podikiana Village
Daily Cruise to Gramvousa & Balos
Balos is very nice beach with wild beauty and located Northeast side of Chania without road access. Gramvousa is a very small island close to Balos with very nice view. More here www.cretandailycruises.com
Starting point Kissamos Port (40km from Chania center)
Elafonisi is an island located close to the southwestern corner of the Mediterranean island of Crete, of which it is administratively a part, n the regional unit of Chania. When the weather is fine it is possible to walk to the island through the shallow water. The island is a protected nature reserve. It is known for its pink sand beaches, created by tidal and wave-induced deposits of pigmented microorganisms living in a symbiotic relationship with native seaweed. More here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elafonisi
Location: 75km Southwest of Chania
The Aqua Creta Limnoupolis combines family entertainment with relaxation for all ages. You can spend all day there, the facilities has everything. More here www.limnoupolis.gr
Address: Varipetro (8km from Chania center)
Tip! Exactly opposite there is track with go karts pistapark.gr