Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis 48 min
Nea Chora Beach (31 min) Bustling, sandy stretch with low-rise hotels, plus restaurants & cocktail bars with ocean views. Agioi Theodoroi (24 min) 2 uninhabited, rocky islets with rare native fauna like wild goats, plus some historic ruins. Archaeological Museum of Chania (33 min) Small museum in a former Venetian monastery showcasing Minoan & Roman finds from the Chania area. Agii Apostoli beach (27 min) This sandy beach in a deep cove offers swimming & sunbathing, plus several eateries. Maritime Museum of Crete (33 min) Museum on maritime history from the Bronze Age to present, including models of ships & war relics. Agia Irini Gorge (53 min) Rocky gorge popular for moderate nature hikes in a tranquil setting with diverse plants & trees. Golden Beach (28 min) Manousakis Winery (13 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Old Venetian Harbour. (35 min) Built 1320–1356 by the Venetians, this busy harbor includes a restored lighthouse, shops & eateries. Lighthouse (32 min) Venetian lighthouse originally built in the 16th century & later modified by the Egyptians in 1839. Botanical Park & Gardens Of Crete. (24 min) Colorful tropical trees & medicinal herbs from around the world, planted on the site of a 2003 fire. Firka Castle (32 min) Venetian-built fortress from the mid-16th century featuring scenic harbor views & a maritime museum. Limnoupolis (27 min) Opened in 1997, this water park on 65,000 sq. m. offers slides, a kids' pool & bars/eateries. Golden beach (28 min) Popular beach featuring a stretch of gold sand used for sunbathing & water sports. Gonia Odigitria Monastery (26 min) Renaissance-era Christian stronghold on an ancient coastal site, with a museum of Byzantine relics. |