City of Chania
The city is one of the most popular destinations in Crete The old town of Chania with its world-renowned Venetian lighthouse, the aristocratic suburb of Halepa, the Tabakaria (centre for leather production), the Neoria (arsenal) and Kum Kapi, teeming with bars, cafes, restaurants are only few attractions of the city. The old and new city and is one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in Greece and for food lovers, it’s a paradise!
Nea Chora
Welcome to Nea Chora. The neighborhood has developed west of the Venetian Harbor, and the name means “New Town” in Greek because it was one of the first suburbs of the modern Chania city, that developed outside the Byzantine walls. Nea Chora is the closest beach to Chania Town, located west of the Venetian walls. It can be accessed by bus, by car, or on foot. Therefore, it is very close to the city and the shopping center. Nea Chora is a sandy beach with shallow waters suitable for children and is well-organized, offering sun beds, umbrellas, cafes and nice taverns serving delicious fresh fish dishes. In fact, Nea Chora is a popular beach among locals and tourists.
Old Venetian Port
Chania is a beautiful city with a long history. The romance of the old Ottoman and Venetian houses and the elegance of the neoclassical buildings of the newer neighborhoods blend harmoniously here.
Start exploring Chania with a morning stroll along the old Venetian port, home to the Egyptian Lighthouse and Firkas Fortress. After having breakfast at one of the waterfront tavernas, take a tour of the Maritime Museum, which is located in the Venetian harbor. Then explore the Old Town, a fascinating maze of narrow streets, elegant mansions, Turkish minarets, Catholic churches, and ancient monasteries.
Discover Chania
Chania is an enchanting destination that stimulates all senses. The unparalleled, natural environment, composed by the White Mountains, the countless gorges (Samaria Gorge), the river valleys, the olive & orange groves, the infamous and annually awarded sandy beaches with turquoise waters like Balos, Falassarna, Elafonissi, Kalathas, Seitan Liman, Golden Sand, Marathi, Sougia, constitutes a concentrated, small scale, typical Mediterranean ecosystem that attracts tourists, naturalists and hikers from all over the world.
