Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis 28 min
Agioi Theodoroi (19 min) 2 uninhabited, rocky islets with rare native fauna like wild goats, plus some historic ruins. Maritime Museum of Crete (4 min) Museum on maritime history from the Bronze Age to present, including models of ships & war relics. Golden beach (11 min) Popular beach featuring a stretch of gold sand used for sunbathing & water sports. Agia Triada Tzagaroli Monastery (28 min) Active Byzantine monastery built in the 17th century also housing a museum of rare religious works. Órmos Soúdas (22 min) Waterfront area with sandy stretches, coastal resorts & dining, plus the ruins of ancient forts. Firka Castle (5 min) Venetian-built fortress from the mid-16th century featuring scenic harbor views & a maritime museum. Golden Beach (11 min) Iguana Beach (13 min) Compact sandy beach offering umbrella rentals & refreshments. Archaeological Museum of Chania (4 min) Small museum in a former Venetian monastery showcasing Minoan & Roman finds from the Chania area. Agii Apostoli beach (13 min) This sandy beach in a deep cove offers swimming & sunbathing, plus several eateries. Limnoupolis (18 min) Opened in 1997, this water park on 65,000 sq. m. offers slides, a kids' pool & bars/eateries. Nea Chora Beach (16 min) Bustling, sandy stretch with low-rise hotels, plus restaurants & cocktail bars with ocean views. Souda (49 min) This island was fortified by the Venetians & remained in their possession until 1715. Lighthouse (5 min) Venetian lighthouse originally built in the 16th century & later modified by the Egyptians in 1839. Old Venetian Harbour. (6 min) Built 1320–1356 by the Venetians, this busy harbor includes a restored lighthouse, shops & eateries. |