Things To Do in Chania area
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Party in Chania’s glitzy bars
Some of the friendly tavernas put on occasional live music or quiz evenings, but for a night on the tiles Chania is... Read More
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Look for terrapins in Lake Kournas
Look for terrapins in Lake Kournas
Lake Kournas is a five-minute drive from Georgioupolis, and one of only a few freshwater lakes on the island. The lake... Read More
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Try octopus in a traditional taverna
Try octopus in a traditional taverna
You’ll come across a dozen or so restaurants in Kato Daratso. Octopus, kebabs an... Read More
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Have a picnic on the beach
Have a picnic on the beach
If you fancy some real desert-island style seclusion, head over to the west end ... Read More
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Shop with the locals at Chania's Agora
Shop with the locals at Chania's Agora
Even if you’re not buying, it’s worth a visit to Chania’s covered market on Taxi... Read More
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Take your pick of the local beaches.
Take your pick of the local beaches.
Agia Marina’s long, broad band of sand is the resort’s main attraction. Its shee... Read More
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Chill out on Nea Chora Beach
Chill out on Nea Chora Beach
You’ll find this beach to the west of the Venetian city walls in Chania Town. Th... Read More
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Eat Greek classics in Maleme
Eat Greek classics in Maleme
Maleme doesn’t need row upon row of restaurants – on the road that runs from the... Read More
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Flake out on Kissamos Beach
Flake out on Kissamos Beach
Kissamos Beach has a laidback charm that suits the slower pace of western Crete.... Read More
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Destinations in Chania area
Top Destinations
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Chania
Holidays to Chania take you to a thriving city where old Venetian houses have been turned into restaurants, and the harbour is alive with busy bars.
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Maleme
With holidays to Maleme you get a quiet slice of Crete, with livelier back-up at neighbour Platanias and shopping and sights at Chania.
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Platanias
Holidays to Platanias take you to a bustling seaside town that boasts a lively strip and an old town – plus a long sandy beach. And Chania's Venetian architecture and buzzing harbour are just a 20-minute drive away.
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Georgioupolis
With a generous dusting of golden sand, and a village dotted with eucalyptus trees, Georgioupolis holidays have everything a relaxing Cretan getaway needs.
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Aghia Marina
Holidays to Aghia Marina take you to a crowd-free beach, authentic tavernas and buzzing bars – and the historic sights of Chania are close by.
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Gerani
Holidays to Gerani take you to a petite village on Crete's north coast, where lazy days on the beach are paired with picture-perfect walks through tree-covered landscapes.
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Almyrida
Almyrida holidays put you in a serene Grecian hotspot with a laidback atmosphere. In this peaceful corner of Crete, golden sands meet traditional tavernas, Greek bars and shops.