beaches
Agia Marina Beach
Sand, swimming months and planning facts for Agia Marina, the resort beach west of Chania.
Chania Attractions
Chania keeps its best cards close: a Venetian harbour wrapped around the old town, an Egyptian lighthouse at the entrance, and gorges, beaches and island cruises all within a day trip. Start here.
attractions
Venetian Harbour
The harbour built between 1320 and 1356 at the centre of Chania's Old Town, with its lighthouse, fortress and shipyard buildings.
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Old Chania Market
What the covered market in Chania sells, where it sits in the Old Town, and how to plan a day around it.
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Aptera
The ancient site above Souda Bay, with ruins, wide views and easy pairing with Akrotiri, Souda and the beaches of the Chania area.
beaches
Marathi Beach
Sheltered, shallow water on the Akrotiri peninsula, the easiest calm-swim beach near Chania for families.
beaches
Nea Chora Beach
The sandy city beach west of Chania Old Town, with its fishing harbour and taverna row.
firka-fortress
Firka Fortress
The 1620 Venetian fortress at the mouth of Chania's harbour, with free grounds and harbour views.
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Archaeological Museum
Ticket prices, address and planning advice for the Archaeological Museum of Chania in the Halepa district.
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Agia Triada Monastery
The monastery on Chania's Akrotiri peninsula: how to get there, what to check first, and the beaches and monasteries around it.
beaches
Kalathas Beach
A calm, sandy bay on the Akrotiri peninsula near Chania, with shallow water, a swimmer's island offshore and easy access from the city.
sights
Chania Lighthouse
The harbour lighthouse of Chania: Venetian base, Egyptian-era tower, and a free walk along the mole.
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Maritime Museum Of Crete
The Maritime Museum of Crete inside Firka Fortress, at the entrance to Chania's Venetian Harbour.
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Etz Hayyim Synagogue
A restored working synagogue in Chania Old Town, a short walk from the Venetian Harbour, and a memorial to Crete's historic Jewish community.
day trips
Lake Kournas
How to plan a Lake Kournas day from Chania: transport, season, tour inclusions and pairings.
beaches
Seitan Limania
The cliff cove of the Akrotiri peninsula near Chania: access, weather by month, and what to combine with a visit.
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Stavros Beach
A sheltered sandy bay on the Akrotiri peninsula near Chania, with climate data, access notes and day-plan ideas.
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Gouverneto Monastery
The walled monastery on Chania's Akrotiri peninsula: access, dress, nearby beaches and how to build the day.