Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis 34 min
Limnoupolis (14 min) Opened in 1997, this water park on 65,000 sq. m. offers slides, a kids' pool & bars/eateries. Agii Apostoli beach (7 min) This sandy beach in a deep cove offers swimming & sunbathing, plus several eateries. Iguana Beach (6 min) Compact sandy beach offering umbrella rentals & refreshments. Firka Castle (16 min) Venetian-built fortress from the mid-16th century featuring scenic harbor views & a maritime museum. Nea Chora Beach (14 min) Bustling, sandy stretch with low-rise hotels, plus restaurants & cocktail bars with ocean views. Archaeological Museum of Chania (16 min) Small museum in a former Venetian monastery showcasing Minoan & Roman finds from the Chania area. Agioi Theodoroi (11 min) 2 uninhabited, rocky islets with rare native fauna like wild goats, plus some historic ruins. Golden Beach (18 min) Botanical Park & Gardens Of Crete. (26 min) Colorful tropical trees & medicinal herbs from around the world, planted on the site of a 2003 fire. Maritime Museum of Crete (16 min) Museum on maritime history from the Bronze Age to present, including models of ships & war relics. Órmos Soúdas (20 min) Waterfront area with sandy stretches, coastal resorts & dining, plus the ruins of ancient forts. Golden beach (18 min) Popular beach featuring a stretch of gold sand used for sunbathing & water sports. Agia Triada Tzagaroli Monastery (33 min) Active Byzantine monastery built in the 17th century also housing a museum of rare religious works. Lighthouse (16 min) Venetian lighthouse originally built in the 16th century & later modified by the Egyptians in 1839. Old Venetian Harbour. (18 min) Built 1320–1356 by the Venetians, this busy harbor includes a restored lighthouse, shops & eateries. |