Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis 24 min
Firka Castle (14 min) Venetian-built fortress from the mid-16th century featuring scenic harbor views & a maritime museum. Venetian Neoria (4 min) Órmos Soúdas (23 min) Waterfront area with sandy stretches, coastal resorts & dining, plus the ruins of ancient forts. Agioi Theodoroi (22 min) 2 uninhabited, rocky islets with rare native fauna like wild goats, plus some historic ruins. Old Venetian Harbour. (7 min) Built 1320–1356 by the Venetians, this busy harbor includes a restored lighthouse, shops & eateries. Souda (49 min) This island was fortified by the Venetians & remained in their possession until 1715. Limnoupolis (20 min) Opened in 1997, this water park on 65,000 sq. m. offers slides, a kids' pool & bars/eateries. Archaeological Museum of Chania (6 min) Small museum in a former Venetian monastery showcasing Minoan & Roman finds from the Chania area. Agii Apostoli beach (15 min) This sandy beach in a deep cove offers swimming & sunbathing, plus several eateries. Lighthouse (15 min) Venetian lighthouse originally built in the 16th century & later modified by the Egyptians in 1839. Maritime Museum of Crete (13 min) Museum on maritime history from the Bronze Age to present, including models of ships & war relics. Golden Beach (13 min) Agia Triada Tzagaroli Monastery (24 min) Active Byzantine monastery built in the 17th century also housing a museum of rare religious works. Nea Chora Beach (10 min) Bustling, sandy stretch with low-rise hotels, plus restaurants & cocktail bars with ocean views. Golden beach (13 min) Popular beach featuring a stretch of gold sand used for sunbathing & water sports. |