Best things to do in Chania!

1. Walking through the old town of Chania

While you are staying in Chania, spend at least half a day wandering around the old city of Chania. A walk through old town Chania is absolutely a must-do while in Crete. Narrow cobblestone streets, beautiful ports and more are fun to see. Walking along the colourful stoned alleys, admire its culture and architecture with the Venetian port, lighthouse and Jewish neighbourhood.

2. Enjoy a Romantic Dinner by the Seashore

Admiring the evening Chania and the walk around the narrow old streets of Chania town will definitely make you feel that you would like to slow down and have a nice and romantic dinner and sit outside, under the stars in one of the restaurants that is in the old Venetian harbour of Chania. Among the big variety of traditional and modern restaurants with Greek – Cretan cuisine as well as more modern and fusion, you can taste some of the most delicious food and plates that you can not imagine, surrounded by the waves, Seabreeze and the shining stars above you.

3. Discover the pink sand beach-lagoon Elafonisi

On the western part of Crete in the region of Chania can be found the most spectacular and fantastic beaches in the world! Elafonissi beach can truly be the most popular one! It is located 70 kilometres away from Chania town towards the northwest and deserves a full day to truly enjoy the beach and surroundings. With its crystal clear turquoise water and unique pink sand, it truly should not be missed!

4.Hiking in Samaria Gorge

Samaria gorge is the biggest gorge in Europe and it is 17 kilometres of walking through the truly wild nature of Crete! The hike can take from 4-7 hours (depending on the level and speed). It will definitely amaze you with the beauty of Cretan nature and the outstanding landscape. It is a full-day trip so it is really worth spending a day on it.

5. Try the best Bougatsa in town!

One of the traditional pies that Cretan cuisine has is a bougatsa with mizithra Cheese! It is a perfect breakfast to start a day!! So authentic and made from scratch with fresh dough and cheese can be weather salty or if you like you can just add sugar on top, and here you go, you got a sweet bougatsa! Definitely should not be missed. It can only be tasted during the morning because after lunch the shop will be closed.

6. Sip Cretan Wines at a Winery

In a way, Crete has a unique location and position in the world wine industry thanks to the special variety of a grape that can be found on the island. The wineries can offer to you some great wines to taste with its huge history and tradition in wine production together with some great mezedes and dishes from the palace. It is definitely a palace to visit for lunch or for a great dinner!

7. Cook like a local

Cook like a local with pure Cretan ingredients & live one of the best culinary experiences in Chania. Enjoy your wine & food in nature! Cooking Classes is the best way to learn about Cretan gastronomy while you are in Chania, so you will be able to prepare a traditional Cretan meal that will delight your senses!

8. Unforgettable sunset in Falasarna!

The most unforgettable experience and breathtaking. The sea in Falasarna is crystal blue and the beach wide and sandy due to the location towards the west it is for sure the best place to admire a stunning sunset! As the perfect end to the perfect evening, enjoy a nice meal in one of the tavernas that overlook the blue sea and the horizon.

9. Learn about the secrets of Olive oil

Biolea is the perfect location for you, an olive factory that uses traditional methods to mill their olives, not very far from Kolymbari, pretty close to the Gorge of Deliana. Anything you need to know about olive oil is there and you will get the chance to taste it too. The oldest olive tree lays pretty close to this area something that you shouldn’t miss.

10. The amazing beach of ‘’Zorbas’’

Have a swim on the beach of Stavros where it became very popular from the scenes of the 1964 film of ‘’Zorbas the Greek’’, where Anthony Quinn danced the famous sirtaki. Pretty close there are some traditional restaurants with traditional food where you can enjoy the cuisine and relax after a long day at the beach.

11. Don’t miss Seitan Limania

A beach located in Chania, not very far away from the city centre, famous for its shape with crystalline waters surrounded by rocks. It’s not very difficult to get close to the beach but you may need a little time to get down, while at the same time you need to be careful and have some sneakers with you. One of the most beautiful landscapes in Crete and especially in Chania. Don’t miss and feed the famous goat that walks sometimes along with the tourists, the perfect attraction for the place.

12. Taste the Cretan Pie in Sfakia

Do you want to escape far away from mass tourism? Quiet villages, no clubs, and discos, no ongoing road, but unspoiled nature. Small coves, and many secluded beaches with sweet water and small pebbles or sand. A clear blue sea, ideal for swimming, snorkelling, and diving – finds it all is Sfakia. This place is also a walker’s paradise, with many trails, gorges, mountain tops, and plains. Good food and drinks in the tavernas, in excellent company. Visiting Sfakia it is a must to try Sfakià Pies made from dough and soft mizithra. It is something between a crepe and a pancake, filled with delicious, soft, cheese and topped with honey. Mizithra is a soft Cretan cheese made from ship’s or goat’s milk similar to ricotta. They have a combination of the sweet element from the honey and the sour element from the cheese. It is a very interesting combination for your taste buds.

13. The beautiful landscapes in the region of Chania with stunning gorges, the White Mountains, green valleys and more are the best way to enjoy an off-road safari.