Chania, Crete’s second largest city, is one of the island’s “must see” places. The picturesque scenery, the city’s rich history, the traditional small villages and exotic sandy beaches that surround the city, charm every visitor.
Chania Old Town is an enchanting traditional neighborhood with picturesque small, stone paved alleys, souvenir shops, tavernas and old mansions is the epitome of sightseeing in Chania! Nestled right next the scenic Old Harbour Chania Old Town allures any visitor making him not want to leave it. The municipal market is located in the center of Old Town where the main fortifications once stood. It was opened by Eleftherios Venizelos in 1913 and is considered one of the most impressive covered markets in the Balkans. The market has 76 shops, including butchers’, fishmongers’, general stores, a chemist’s and many others. The Venetian Harbour of Chania with the monumental, worldwide known Ottoman Mosque and Lighthouse offers an utterly pleasant walk to the boarders of Old Chania Town. Fish taverns, cafes and bars await guests to indulge in this beautiful and romantic setting. You should definitely stroll around the small alleys and admire this great architecture and the discerning atmosphere that will seduce you and take you in an unforgettable travel back in time.
The nightlife in Chania is simply spectacular and intense. Whether you are a fan of rock, jazz or dance music in the capital of Chania, you can find a wide variety of atmospheric bars and lounge cafes that stay open till a bit after midnight, there are also few clubs that stay open till the early morning hours and play loud music. The most popular bars are found in the old port of Chania or at the backstreets of the Old Town.
Chania is located on the western coast of Crete Island and thus most of its perimeter is full of beaches: large coasts or small gulfs, organized or unspoilt coves, family friendly or secluded havens. From busy beaches like Agia Marina beach, Platanias beach and Falassarna beach you can enjoy beaches considered to be protected areas due to their natural beauty and unique landscape like Balos beach or Elafonisi beach. Chania boasts any kind of beach to fit all tastes and needs not only near its centre but we could surely claim that the southern beaches are maybe among the best in the entire island since they are completely unspoilt, rarely crowded and offer the visitor literal "mind distraction" from its everyday routine.