Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis 27 min
Archaeological Museum of Chania (4 min) Small museum in a former Venetian monastery showcasing Minoan & Roman finds from the Chania area. Souda (52 min) This island was fortified by the Venetians & remained in their possession until 1715. Agia Triada Tzagaroli Monastery (27 min) Active Byzantine monastery built in the 17th century also housing a museum of rare religious works. Órmos Soúdas (26 min) Waterfront area with sandy stretches, coastal resorts & dining, plus the ruins of ancient forts. Agii Apostoli beach (18 min) This sandy beach in a deep cove offers swimming & sunbathing, plus several eateries. Old Venetian Harbour. (4 min) Built 1320–1356 by the Venetians, this busy harbor includes a restored lighthouse, shops & eateries. Golden beach (16 min) Popular beach featuring a stretch of gold sand used for sunbathing & water sports. Firka Castle (12 min) Venetian-built fortress from the mid-16th century featuring scenic harbor views & a maritime museum. Nea Chora Beach (13 min) Bustling, sandy stretch with low-rise hotels, plus restaurants & cocktail bars with ocean views. Agioi Theodoroi (25 min) 2 uninhabited, rocky islets with rare native fauna like wild goats, plus some historic ruins. Lighthouse (14 min) Venetian lighthouse originally built in the 16th century & later modified by the Egyptians in 1839. Maritime Museum of Crete (11 min) Museum on maritime history from the Bronze Age to present, including models of ships & war relics. Limnoupolis (23 min) Opened in 1997, this water park on 65,000 sq. m. offers slides, a kids' pool & bars/eateries. Venetian Neoria (3 min) Golden Beach (16 min) |