Things To Do in Chania area
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Sip tsikoudia in Kournas
The small traditional village of Kournas is 10-minute drive away. It’s got a couple of highly praised tavernas, and is... 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 centre to the seafront it’s all about... 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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Have a night out in Platanias
Have a night out in Platanias
Not surprisingly for a low-key resort, Gerani keeps things quiet in the evenings... Read More
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Zoom down the slides at a waterpark in Crete
Zoom down the slides at a waterpark in Crete
Crete’s collection of waterparks has something for big and little kids alike. Ac... Read More
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Shop at Chania's famous covered market
Shop at Chania's famous covered market
Along the main street in Platanias there are plenty of little souvenir shops sel... Read More
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Ride the waves on Golden Beach
Ride the waves on Golden Beach
Relaxation is made easy in Kato Daratso. For starters, there’s a choice of Blue ... Read More
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Feast on fresh seafood
Feast on fresh seafood
As you might expect, seafood takes pride of place on local menus. And Kolymbari’... Read More
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Bossa Nova Restaurant and Beer Bar, Kissamou Road
Bossa Nova Restaurant and Beer Bar, Kissamou Road
On the road to Kissamou, this place is more Brazilian jazz bar than Greek tavern... Read More
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Destinations in Chania area
Top Destinations
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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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Kalyves
Holidays to Kalyves take you to a sleepy village with a long sandy beach dotted with waterside tavernas. And Kournas Lake and Chania make up the sights nearby.
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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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Kolymbari
Holidays to Kolymbari serve up the best of traditional Crete – a peaceful village with a quiet beach and traditional homemade food. Plus, lively Chania is just down the road when you want to turn the pace up a notch.
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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.
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Kato Daratso
Holidays to Kato Daratso give you a handful of beaches and tavernas, just 10 minutes' drive from the island's second-biggest city.
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Tavronitis
Tavronitis holidays are all about kicking back on the beaches and getting to know back-to-basics Greece.