Chania

Travel Guide

A coastal town with colorful buildings, a large dome structure, and a waterfront promenade.
A coastal scene with a prominent lighthouse, a stone fort, and a calm sea under a twilight sky.
A rocky coastline with clear blue waters and a prominent rock formation in the sea.
A lighthouse by a calm body of water with a rocky shoreline and distant mountains.
A coastal lighthouse with a stone wall and a clear sky.

Where to stay in Chania

Find the best Chania areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Chania
Learn more about Chania
A coastal cityscape with a prominent lighthouse, a harbor with boats, and a mountainous backdrop.

Old Town Chania

If you're spending some time in Old Town Chania, Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Central Market are top sights worth seeing.

A marina at sunset with boats docked and a calm sea.
Photo by Anna Bounaouara
Open Photo by Anna Bounaouara

Nea Chora

Nea Chora is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Nea Chora Beach, a top place to visit in the area.

A coastal cityscape with buildings along the waterfront, a clear blue sky, and a distant mountain.

Koum Kapi

Travellers like the beaches in Koum Kapi, and Koum Kapi Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A coastal town with buildings along the shoreline, rocky outcrops in the water, and mountains in the background.

Halepa

Waterfront views, gardens and historical sites are some highlights of Halepa. Make a stop by Tabakaria or Chania Archaeological Museum while you're exploring.

A coastal lighthouse with a stone wall and a clear sky.

Chania Town

A noteworthy feature of Chania Town is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Chania Central Market and Old Venetian Harbor.

Stay near popular Chania attractions

A coastal walkway with a tall lighthouse, a stone wall, and a body of water.
Photo by Robert Hawthorne
Open Photo by Robert Hawthorne

Old Venetian Harbor

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Explore the waterfront in Chania Town with a trip to Old Venetian Harbor. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.
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Things to do

Chania: Crete on a Plate, A Cultural Tasting Tour

Chania: Crete on a Plate, A Cultural Tasting Tour

HK$419
per adult
Chania: Crete on a Plate, A Cultural Tasting Tour
Chania: Semi-Submarine Boat Underwater Experience

Chania: Semi-Submarine Boat Underwater Experience

HK$200
per adult
Chania: Semi-Submarine Boat Underwater Experience
Picture 6 for Activity From Chania: Elafonisi Island Day Tour by Bus

From Chania: Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach & Elos Village Tour

HK$254
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Chania: Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach & Elos Village Tour
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A coastal town with buildings along the beach, a mountain in the background, and clear turquoise waters.

Kalyves

A historic building with multiple domes and arches, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

Akrotiri

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