Chania
Chania is the second biggest city of Crete after Heraklion. It's divided into the Old town and the Newer one. Chania's Old Town is considered the most beautiful urban district on Crete, especially the Venetian harbor. The picturesque Old harbor has preserved its traditional architecture and most of its monuments from Venetian and Turkish times . You will be thrilled by the romantic atmosphere walking through the very small streets of the Old city but also the Newer part of Chania has many spots to be visited. While walking through the City you will find many restaurants with great Cretan dishes and bars .
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FAQ’s about Chania
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What is the best time to visit Chania?
The best time to visit Chania is during spring (April–June) and fall (September–October) when the weather is pleasant and the city is less crowded.
How do I get to Chania?
Chania is easily accessible by boat or plane. It has a major airport (Ioannis Daskalogiannies) and is also connected to Athens by boat (about 9 hours).
What is Chania famous for?
In the region of Chania there are many possible places to visit according preference such as magnificent beaches , breathtaking gorges, monasteries with great historical imprortance , venetian fortresses and many other things. The best example of a gorge to be visited is the Samaria Gorge.The beauty of the nature to be discovered and a hiking experience you will never forget ( 16 km walking) are some reasons to put this gorge on the top visiting list in Chania. Another possible ‘’must see’’ is of course the Old Town which is a beautiful jewel.Many things to do there such as small boat trips with glass bottom boats and a visit to the Venetian Quarter is the town's real source of pride. Also the Splantzia quarter is a picturesque area of the old town, northeast of the market, caressed by the Turkish culture, with atmospheric backstreets and interesting churches.
Do people in Chania speak English?
While Greek is the main language, many people in tourism-related businesses speak some English.
Is Chania a walking city?
Yes! Many of Chania main attractions, especially in the Old Town (Venetian harbour), are within walking distance.
What are the must-see beaches in Chania ?
Elafonissi itself is an endless sandy beach with crystal clear waters which remind you of the Maldives!!Falassarna is an exotic sandy beach, ideal for children, with tavernas above it. As for Gramvousa, it's a sandy beach with a Venetian fortress above where one can only arrive by sea but it's 100% worth the effort. But Chania has a lot of beaches that are also near to the city center and very popular too such as Agios Pavlos with its sapphire-blue waters, the small but popular beach of Stavros, Platanias and Marathi.