Nikos’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Visitors can go to Stavros using the buses of Public Bus of Chania-Rethymnon that follow the routes Chania-Stavros. Stavros is a coastal village 17 km northeast of Chania on the northern tip of the Akrotiri peninsula. The feature attraction of the beautiful beach of Stavros is a large steep mountain shaped as a camel. Scenes from the film Zorba the Greek with Anthony Quinn, who danced the famous Sirtaki in 1964, were filmed on this particular mountain. The contrast of the wild landscape of the mountain with its serene beaches make Stavros a place of exquisite beauty.
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Playa Stavros
Visitors can go to Stavros using the buses of Public Bus of Chania-Rethymnon that follow the routes Chania-Stavros. Stavros is a coastal village 17 km northeast of Chania on the northern tip of the Akrotiri peninsula. The feature attraction of the beautiful beach of Stavros is a large steep mountain shaped as a camel. Scenes from the film Zorba the Greek with Anthony Quinn, who danced the famous Sirtaki in 1964, were filmed on this particular mountain. The contrast of the wild landscape of the mountain with its serene beaches make Stavros a place of exquisite beauty.
Marathi is a large bay in the area of Akrotiri and is located 17 km east of Chania. The orientation of the beach is such that makes it more sheltered and peaceful than other northern shores of Crete.In Marathi there are two beautiful beaches with fine sand and crystal waters. There is a small island called Old Marathi 500 meters from the beach , which can be reached by swimming. On the island there is a small pine forest whose western shores are steep and popular among lovers of diving.
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Marathi Beach
Marathi is a large bay in the area of Akrotiri and is located 17 km east of Chania. The orientation of the beach is such that makes it more sheltered and peaceful than other northern shores of Crete.In Marathi there are two beautiful beaches with fine sand and crystal waters. There is a small island called Old Marathi 500 meters from the beach , which can be reached by swimming. On the island there is a small pine forest whose western shores are steep and popular among lovers of diving.
Visitors can go to Kalathas using the buses of Public Bus of Chania-Rethymnon that follow the routes Chania-Stavros. Kalathas is located on the peninsula of Akrotiri 14 km northeast of Chania.It is a natural bay with clear water and a small island located in the center. It is a peaceful place where everyone can enjoy their drinks and meals in taverns that are next to the beach.
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Kalathas Beach
Visitors can go to Kalathas using the buses of Public Bus of Chania-Rethymnon that follow the routes Chania-Stavros. Kalathas is located on the peninsula of Akrotiri 14 km northeast of Chania.It is a natural bay with clear water and a small island located in the center. It is a peaceful place where everyone can enjoy their drinks and meals in taverns that are next to the beach.
The seaside resort of Loutraki is 16km east of Chania. Along with Marathi are the main destinations of the peninsula of Akrotiri in Chania, very famous to the people. It is an original shaped beach with umbrellas on a stretch of grass. From the restaurant and bar that is perched on the hill everyone can enjoy the picturesque bay.
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Paralia Loutraki
The seaside resort of Loutraki is 16km east of Chania. Along with Marathi are the main destinations of the peninsula of Akrotiri in Chania, very famous to the people. It is an original shaped beach with umbrellas on a stretch of grass. From the restaurant and bar that is perched on the hill everyone can enjoy the picturesque bay.
Visitors can go to Mpalos and Gramvousa using the buses of Public Bus of Chania-Rethymnon that follow the routes Chania-Port of Kissamos and afterwards using the ship from the port of Kissamos. Gramvousa is a small island on which stands an impregnable fortified castle of the 16th century and Mpalos is a unique natural creation consisting of a lagoon with crystal clear waters and red sand. The environment is of unique beauty and consistes of rough cliffs and slopes, vast blue sea and hidden beaches to explore. Another element that contributes to the uniqueness of the landscape is the long history of the region: monasteries, churches and the imposing castle of the island of Gramvousa. The natural beauty of Mpalos is completed with the diversity and rarity of plants and animals, some of which are unique in the world. People can visit Mpalos and Gramboyssa by a boat which departs from the port of Kastelli.
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Playa Balos
Visitors can go to Mpalos and Gramvousa using the buses of Public Bus of Chania-Rethymnon that follow the routes Chania-Port of Kissamos and afterwards using the ship from the port of Kissamos. Gramvousa is a small island on which stands an impregnable fortified castle of the 16th century and Mpalos is a unique natural creation consisting of a lagoon with crystal clear waters and red sand. The environment is of unique beauty and consistes of rough cliffs and slopes, vast blue sea and hidden beaches to explore. Another element that contributes to the uniqueness of the landscape is the long history of the region: monasteries, churches and the imposing castle of the island of Gramvousa. The natural beauty of Mpalos is completed with the diversity and rarity of plants and animals, some of which are unique in the world. People can visit Mpalos and Gramboyssa by a boat which departs from the port of Kastelli.
Visitors can go to Falasarna using the buses of Public Bus of Chania-Rethymnon that follow the routes Chania-Falasarna. The beach of Falasarma is located on the west coast of Crete, just 59 km from the city of Chania. The endless beach is magical, with crystal clear waters, gold sand and hidden bays.It has been awarded as the most beautiful beach of Crete and is included in the top-10 best beaches in Europe. The whole area has been included in the project Natura 2000, because of the variety of flora and fauna in the area but also because of its unique beauty. It is also worth to enjoy the sunset with the sun literally dipping into the peaceful sea .
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Playa de Falassarna
Visitors can go to Falasarna using the buses of Public Bus of Chania-Rethymnon that follow the routes Chania-Falasarna. The beach of Falasarma is located on the west coast of Crete, just 59 km from the city of Chania. The endless beach is magical, with crystal clear waters, gold sand and hidden bays.It has been awarded as the most beautiful beach of Crete and is included in the top-10 best beaches in Europe. The whole area has been included in the project Natura 2000, because of the variety of flora and fauna in the area but also because of its unique beauty. It is also worth to enjoy the sunset with the sun literally dipping into the peaceful sea .
Visitors can go to Elafonisi using the buses of Public Bus of Chania-Rethymnon that follow the routes Chania-Elafonisi. Elafonisi is located on the southwest part of Crete 76 km from the city of Chania. It is regarded as a miracle of nature, with unique morphology. It is an unspoilt area which is included in the protected areas Natura as it is filled with dunes, sand lilies and cedars. Furthermore the endangered turtles Careta Careta and many other species are nesting on the beach. If somebody walks on the beach and enjoy a swim feels like he is in a dreamy heavenly place.
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Elafonisi
Visitors can go to Elafonisi using the buses of Public Bus of Chania-Rethymnon that follow the routes Chania-Elafonisi. Elafonisi is located on the southwest part of Crete 76 km from the city of Chania. It is regarded as a miracle of nature, with unique morphology. It is an unspoilt area which is included in the protected areas Natura as it is filled with dunes, sand lilies and cedars. Furthermore the endangered turtles Careta Careta and many other species are nesting on the beach. If somebody walks on the beach and enjoy a swim feels like he is in a dreamy heavenly place.
Visitors can go to Fragokastelo using the buses of Public Bus of Chania-Rethymnon that follow the routes Chania-Sfakia and afterwards Sfakia-Fragokastelo. The hamlet of Fragokastelo is 70 km away from the city of Chania.It is built on the edge of a lowland area and is known for the famous Venetian castle, the beautiful beach cooled by the water of the Libyan Sea and the golden sands beside the castle. Fragokastelo is known for a unique natural phenomenon often observed in the morning hours in late May. The legendary shadows soldiers called "Drosoulites" begin their journey from the east and moving westward. So it is worth visiting for its natural beauty but also for the mystirious and romantic scenery.
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Frangokastello
Visitors can go to Fragokastelo using the buses of Public Bus of Chania-Rethymnon that follow the routes Chania-Sfakia and afterwards Sfakia-Fragokastelo. The hamlet of Fragokastelo is 70 km away from the city of Chania.It is built on the edge of a lowland area and is known for the famous Venetian castle, the beautiful beach cooled by the water of the Libyan Sea and the golden sands beside the castle. Fragokastelo is known for a unique natural phenomenon often observed in the morning hours in late May. The legendary shadows soldiers called "Drosoulites" begin their journey from the east and moving westward. So it is worth visiting for its natural beauty but also for the mystirious and romantic scenery.
Neighborhoods
Visitors can go to Sougia using the buses of Public Bus of Chania - Rethymnon that follow the route Chania-Sougia. Sougia is a small fishing village which is located 75 km southwest of Chania , at the exit of the gorge of Agia Irini. It is an ideal destination for relaxing holidays in a great location with all the facilities provided by a resort . In front of the village lies a vast beach with cool blue waters. There are also many cafes , picturesque taverns and rooms for the visitors to rent. In the summer season, a daily boat departs from Sougia to Chora Sfakia , Paleochora , Agia Roumeli and Loutro.
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Sougia
Visitors can go to Sougia using the buses of Public Bus of Chania - Rethymnon that follow the route Chania-Sougia. Sougia is a small fishing village which is located 75 km southwest of Chania , at the exit of the gorge of Agia Irini. It is an ideal destination for relaxing holidays in a great location with all the facilities provided by a resort . In front of the village lies a vast beach with cool blue waters. There are also many cafes , picturesque taverns and rooms for the visitors to rent. In the summer season, a daily boat departs from Sougia to Chora Sfakia , Paleochora , Agia Roumeli and Loutro.
Visitors can go to Sfakia using the buses of Public Bus of Chania-Rethymnon that follow the routes Chania-Chora Sfakiwn and afterwards using the ship from Sfakia-Loutro-Agia Roumeli. Sfakia is a scenic historic district of southern Crete just 70km away from Chania. Characteristic feature of the area is the wild beauty due to a sharp slope of the White Mountains which meets the Libyan Sea. The visitor encounters the authenticity of tradition and hospitality in the mentality of the local people. Sfakia have great holiday accommodation and many dining options. From Sfakia you can visit Loutro which is a small fishing village with a small tourist accommodation and picturesque taverns and a pretty little beach . Then also by boat , visitors can go to Agia Roumeli which is a coastal hamlet at the terminus of the walkers of Samaria Gorge . After enjoying the traditional cuisine and resting from the long wandering in the canyon you can board on the boat and return to Sfakia . It should be noted that from Sfakia you can use the the boat and have a little cruise to Loutro, Agia Roumeli, Sougia and Paleochora
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Hora Sfakion
Visitors can go to Sfakia using the buses of Public Bus of Chania-Rethymnon that follow the routes Chania-Chora Sfakiwn and afterwards using the ship from Sfakia-Loutro-Agia Roumeli. Sfakia is a scenic historic district of southern Crete just 70km away from Chania. Characteristic feature of the area is the wild beauty due to a sharp slope of the White Mountains which meets the Libyan Sea. The visitor encounters the authenticity of tradition and hospitality in the mentality of the local people. Sfakia have great holiday accommodation and many dining options. From Sfakia you can visit Loutro which is a small fishing village with a small tourist accommodation and picturesque taverns and a pretty little beach . Then also by boat , visitors can go to Agia Roumeli which is a coastal hamlet at the terminus of the walkers of Samaria Gorge . After enjoying the traditional cuisine and resting from the long wandering in the canyon you can board on the boat and return to Sfakia . It should be noted that from Sfakia you can use the the boat and have a little cruise to Loutro, Agia Roumeli, Sougia and Paleochora
The town of Chania is famous for its Venetian harbor and the old town with its winding alleys filled with bougainvillea and jasmine.
The town is full of authentic character, with charming vernacular architecture, a landmark mosque, the Egyptian lighthouse, and the absolutely gorgeous Venetian boatyards, which now serve as cultural venues. The nightlife caters to every taste, from elegant port-side cocktails and dining to casual music tavernas and late night venues. There is also excellent shopping. Chania is known for traditional leather craft, and there are also excellent boutiques for island-friendly fashions and crafts. For a splurge, there are also fabulous jewellery stores.
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Chania Center
The town of Chania is famous for its Venetian harbor and the old town with its winding alleys filled with bougainvillea and jasmine.
The town is full of authentic character, with charming vernacular architecture, a landmark mosque, the Egyptian lighthouse, and the absolutely gorgeous Venetian boatyards, which now serve as cultural venues. The nightlife caters to every taste, from elegant port-side cocktails and dining to casual music tavernas and late night venues. There is also excellent shopping. Chania is known for traditional leather craft, and there are also excellent boutiques for island-friendly fashions and crafts. For a splurge, there are also fabulous jewellery stores.
City/town information
Visitors can go to Paleochora using the buses of Public Bus of Chania-Rethymnon that follow the routes Chania-Paleochora. Paleochora is located on the southwest coast of Crete, 70 km from the city of Chania. It is built on a peninsula between two picturesque bays. It can satisfy the requirements of a modern tourist center, while maintaining the charm and natural beauty.In nearby distances can be found scattered bays with cool blue waters and traditional restaurants. Paleochora borders with the Libyan Sea and so is regarded as the "Libyan Bride".
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Palaiochora
Visitors can go to Paleochora using the buses of Public Bus of Chania-Rethymnon that follow the routes Chania-Paleochora. Paleochora is located on the southwest coast of Crete, 70 km from the city of Chania. It is built on a peninsula between two picturesque bays. It can satisfy the requirements of a modern tourist center, while maintaining the charm and natural beauty.In nearby distances can be found scattered bays with cool blue waters and traditional restaurants. Paleochora borders with the Libyan Sea and so is regarded as the "Libyan Bride".