Chania

Chania 🏖️ – A charming Venetian harbor town in Crete, blending Ottoman and Greek influences. Explore its old town, colorful alleys, and crystal-clear beaches.

Where to Stay in Chania (Crete)?

Marita's Apartments Dikastirion dpt

Traditional Villa Milli Chania

Blue Studios | Budget Studios in Chania by the Sea

Niki's Dream Luxury Apartments

Antica casa studios Chania Crete

Artemide city places (Splantzia square)

Trianon Luxury Apartments & Suites

modern apartment chania center

Diamond Luxury Suites Koum Kapi

Villa Hippocampo - Βίλα Ιππόκαμπος

Odos Oneiron Boutique Hotel Chania

Plaza 1866 Superior City Rooms

Avra Venetian Harbour Apartments

Venetian Palace Boutique Hotel

Villa Splantzia-Heated Pool-Garden-2 min Harbor & Old Town

La Vista de Pablo - Chania Suites

Alexandros Studios & Apartments

Oniros Residenza Vecchia Arethusa Suites

AELIA Apartments Old Port Chania

Casa Alba - House in Old Harbour of Chania

Lagon - Life Spirit Boutique Hotel

Aisha Hotel - Member of Aisha Hotel Collection

Monastery Estate Venetian Harbor

The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection by IHG

Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete

Ambassadors Residence Boutique Hotel

Vranas Residenza Signature Suites

Chania Flair Boutique Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Metropolitan Pearl Boutique Hotel

Things to see or do in Chania and Crete

Spinalonga Island

Historical leper colony, Venetian ruins, and stunning views. This small island is rich in history and offers a glimpse into the past, making it a fascinating day trip from Crete.

Historical architecture, serene surroundings, and local wine production. This 17th-century monastery is known for its beautiful frescoes and tranquil atmosphere, making it a great spot for cultural exploration.Historical architecture, serene surroundings, and local wine production. This 17th-century monastery is known for its beautiful frescoes and tranquil atmosphere, making it a great spot for cultural exploration.Historical architecture, serene surroundings, and local wine production. This 17th-century monastery is known for its beautiful frescoes and tranquil atmosphere, making it a great spot for cultural exploration.

Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete

Chania Lighthouse

Iconic Venetian lighthouse, picturesque harbor views, and historical significance. The lighthouse is a symbol of Chania and offers stunning views of the harbor, especially at sunset, making it a popular photo spot.Iconic Venetian lighthouse, picturesque harbor views, and historical significance. The lighthouse is a symbol of Chania and offers stunning views of the harbor, especially at sunset, making it a popular photo spot.Iconic Venetian lighthouse, picturesque harbor views, and historical significance. The lighthouse is a symbol of Chania and offers stunning views of the harbor, especially at sunset, making it a popular photo spot.

Balos Lagoon

Samaria Gorge

Breathtaking landscapes, hiking trails, and diverse wildlife. This national park offers a challenging hike through one of Europe’s longest gorges, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.Breathtaking landscapes, hiking trails, and diverse wildlife. This national park offers a challenging hike through one of Europe’s longest gorges, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.Breathtaking landscapes, hiking trails, and diverse wildlife. This national park offers a challenging hike through one of Europe’s longest gorges, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Elafonissi Beach

Chania Archaeological Museum

Ancient artifacts, Minoan pottery, and historical exhibitions. This museum showcases the rich history of Crete, particularly the Minoan civilization, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts.

Chania Old Town

Crete

Diverse plant species, educational tours, and local produce. This park showcases the flora of Crete and offers visitors a chance to learn about the island's agricultural heritage while enjoying a peaceful environment.Diverse plant species, educational tours, and local produce. This park showcases the flora of Crete and offers visitors a chance to learn about the island's agricultural heritage while enjoying a peaceful environment.

Spinalonga

Historical leper colony, Venetian ruins, and stunning views. This small island is rich in history and offers a glimpse into the past, making it a fascinating day trip from Crete.Historical leper colony, Venetian ruins, and stunning views. This small island is rich in history and offers a glimpse into the past, making it a fascinating day trip from Crete.

Gramvousa

Gramvousa, also Grampousa (Greek: Γραμβούσα or Γραμπούσα, further names include Akra, Cavo Buso, Cavo Bouza, Garabusa and Grabusa), refers to two small uninhabited islands off the coast of a peninsula also known Gramvousa Peninsula (Greek: Χερσόνησος Γραμβούσας) in north-western Crete in the regional unit of Chania. The Gramvousa Peninsula forms the more westerly of the two pairs of peninsulae in northwestern Crete (the other being Rodopos Peninsula), and is the western part of Kissamos Bay. The Gramvousa islands are administered by the municipality of Kissamos.Gramvousa, also Grampousa (Greek: Γραμβούσα or Γραμπούσα, further names include Akra, Cavo Buso, Cavo Bouza, Garabusa and Grabusa), refers to two small uninhabited islands off the coast of a peninsula also known Gramvousa Peninsula (Greek: Χερσόνησος Γραμβούσας) in north-western Crete in the regional unit of Chania. The Gramvousa Peninsula forms the more westerly of the two pairs of peninsulae in northwestern Crete (the other being Rodopos Peninsula), and is the western part of Kissamos Bay. The Gramvousa islands are administered by the municipality of Kissamos.

Elafonissi Beach, Kissamos

Stunning pink sand, crystal-clear waters, and natural beauty. Known for its unique sand and shallow waters, Elafonissi is perfect for sunbathing and swimming, attracting visitors looking for a picturesque beach experience.Stunning pink sand, crystal-clear waters, and natural beauty. Known for its unique sand and shallow waters, Elafonissi is perfect for sunbathing and swimming, attracting visitors looking for a picturesque beach experience.

Archaeological Museum of Chania

Ancient artifacts, Minoan pottery, and historical exhibitions. This museum showcases the rich history of Crete, particularly the Minoan civilization, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts.Ancient artifacts, Minoan pottery, and historical exhibitions. This museum showcases the rich history of Crete, particularly the Minoan civilization, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts.

Chania (regional unit)

Historic Venetian architecture, charming narrow streets, vibrant markets, and waterfront views. The Old Town is a blend of cultures with influences from the Venetians, Ottomans, and Greeks, making it a rich historical site and a popular tourist destination.Historic Venetian architecture, charming narrow streets, vibrant markets, and waterfront views. The Old Town is a blend of cultures with influences from the Venetians, Ottomans, and Greeks, making it a rich historical site and a popular tourist destination.