Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis 28 min
Limnoupolis (17 min) Opened in 1997, this water park on 65,000 sq. m. offers slides, a kids' pool & bars/eateries. Órmos Soúdas (21 min) Waterfront area with sandy stretches, coastal resorts & dining, plus the ruins of ancient forts. Souda (49 min) This island was fortified by the Venetians & remained in their possession until 1715. Golden beach (10 min) Popular beach featuring a stretch of gold sand used for sunbathing & water sports. Old Venetian Harbour. (6 min) Built 1320–1356 by the Venetians, this busy harbor includes a restored lighthouse, shops & eateries. Golden Beach (10 min) Firka Castle (6 min) Venetian-built fortress from the mid-16th century featuring scenic harbor views & a maritime museum. Agia Triada Tzagaroli Monastery (28 min) Active Byzantine monastery built in the 17th century also housing a museum of rare religious works. Agioi Theodoroi (19 min) 2 uninhabited, rocky islets with rare native fauna like wild goats, plus some historic ruins. Archaeological Museum of Chania (3 min) Small museum in a former Venetian monastery showcasing Minoan & Roman finds from the Chania area. Maritime Museum of Crete (4 min) Museum on maritime history from the Bronze Age to present, including models of ships & war relics. Lighthouse (4 min) Venetian lighthouse originally built in the 16th century & later modified by the Egyptians in 1839. Nea Chora Beach (15 min) Bustling, sandy stretch with low-rise hotels, plus restaurants & cocktail bars with ocean views. Agii Apostoli beach (13 min) This sandy beach in a deep cove offers swimming & sunbathing, plus several eateries. Iguana Beach (13 min) Compact sandy beach offering umbrella rentals & refreshments. |