Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis 24 min
Agia Triada Tzagaroli Monastery (24 min) Active Byzantine monastery built in the 17th century also housing a museum of rare religious works. Órmos Soúdas (23 min) Waterfront area with sandy stretches, coastal resorts & dining, plus the ruins of ancient forts. Firka Castle (15 min) Venetian-built fortress from the mid-16th century featuring scenic harbor views & a maritime museum. Souda (49 min) This island was fortified by the Venetians & remained in their possession until 1715. Archaeological Museum of Chania (8 min) Small museum in a former Venetian monastery showcasing Minoan & Roman finds from the Chania area. Golden Beach (13 min) Agioi Theodoroi (22 min) 2 uninhabited, rocky islets with rare native fauna like wild goats, plus some historic ruins. Maritime Museum of Crete (13 min) Museum on maritime history from the Bronze Age to present, including models of ships & war relics. Lighthouse (10 min) Venetian lighthouse originally built in the 16th century & later modified by the Egyptians in 1839. Venetian Neoria (2 min) Agii Apostoli beach (15 min) This sandy beach in a deep cove offers swimming & sunbathing, plus several eateries. Nea Chora Beach (10 min) Bustling, sandy stretch with low-rise hotels, plus restaurants & cocktail bars with ocean views. Limnoupolis (20 min) Opened in 1997, this water park on 65,000 sq. m. offers slides, a kids' pool & bars/eateries. Old Venetian Harbour. (6 min) Built 1320–1356 by the Venetians, this busy harbor includes a restored lighthouse, shops & eateries. Golden beach (13 min) Popular beach featuring a stretch of gold sand used for sunbathing & water sports. |