If you are staying at Chania, do not miss a nice swim at Platanias beach The beach of Platanias is a lovely large sandy beach with many hotels and all...
Visit Sougia beach for its relaxed atmosphere, a remnant of its hippy days Sougia is a small seaside village in south Crete, 70 kilometres south of Chania, lying at the mouth...
Georgioupolis beach offers all kinds of facilities and sea sports Georgioupolis is a seaside resort located 38km east of Chania and 21km west of Rethymnon. It is a small coastal...
Do not miss the sunset at Falasarna, an exotic beach with an array of awards Falasarna bay is one of the most famous beaches in Greece, having in the past...
Elafonisi with its exotic beaches, feels like a separate island Elafonisi, at the southwesternmost point of Crete, is an oblong, which often "breaks" in two parts by water giving the...
Do not miss the Balos lagoon, one of the most photographed places in Crete The famous lagoon of Balos, located approximately 56km northwest of Chania and 17km northwest of Kissamos,...
Chrissi Akti is a beach ideal for children, close to Chania Chrissi Akti, meaning Golden Beach in Greek is located 2.5km west of Chania and a few meters east of...
A sandy beach with shallow waters, Agioi Apostoloi is a great choice for families with children The beach of Agioi Apostoloi, located 3 km west of Chania, is popular among...
Agia Marina is a sandy beach offering plenty of activities The seaside village of Agia Marina, located just 9km west of Chania, is one of the most popular resorts in...
Visit Kournas, the only freshwater lake in Crete, fed by mountain streams Kourmas lake, Crete's only freshwater lake, lies in a mountain bowl near the northwest coast of Crete. It's...
City Hopping with Ktel Buses It can be done! Discover Crete riding the KTEL buses Every large town in Crete, like every large town in Greece, has a KTEL rural...
Ierapetra Town Ierapetra: A small picturesque city that has all you need Ierapetra is located in the southern part of the island and is the largest city in the prefecture...
1. Zaros Village In the summer Zaros is a cool refuge for rare birds and people alike Zaros is a particularly attractive, refreshingly unspoilt village famous for its spring water,...
Spili Town Spili: Have you ever drink water full of iron? Spili is located 30 km south of Rethymno and is built at the foot of Mount Vorizis. The village...
Kastelli Town Kastelli: A small town near wonderful beaches The Kastelli orKissamos is a small town which is located in the northwest part of the prefecture of Chania, 37 km...
1. Xerokampos Beach Xerokampos: A pristine area with fantastic deserted beaches Xerokampos is located in a pristine area in the southeastern part of the island, 48 km from Sitia, the...
An Overview Of Crete Crete: A Heaven on Earth Greece’s largest island is named "Crete", it is the birthplace of the Minoan civilization and it has everything, from spectacular nature,...
1. Toplou Monastery Toplou: One of the most significant and beautiful monasteries in Crete Toplou Monastery or Monastery of Panagia Akrotiriani located on the northeast tip of Crete. The name...
1. Agios Pavlos Ammolofoi Beach Agios Pavlos: An ideal seaside village for family holidays The seaside village of Agios Pavlos is located 58km south of Rethymno. It is a peaceful place...
The El Greco Museum The El Greco Museum: The home of the greatest Cretan painter Dominikos Theotokopoulos The beautiful museum of painter El Greco is located at Theotokiana, in Fodele...
1. The Archeological Museum Archeological Museum of Chania: A historical treasure in the city center Except of bars, restaurants and beaches in Chania you can visit the great Archeological Museum...
Walking around Old Port of Chania Chania is Crete’s second biggest town after Heraklion and is situated on the west part of the island. While my visit in Chania, I...
Seitan Limania Beach Seitan Limania: An amazing landscape with a stunning beach Seitan Limania beach is 22 km southeast of Chania, the road to the beach stops before the steep...
Knossos Palace The impressive Palace you should visit anyway The impressive palace is located south of the city of Heraklion and around 5.5 km away, came to light in March...
Walking in Chania Town Enjoy your walk in amazing Chania and explore this beautiful town The city of Chania is a coastal town of northwest Crete, one of its most...