Chania Excursions

Chania Excursions: Things to do and to see on Chania, Sightseeing, Crete

Chania is maybe the city of the most unique beauty on the island of Crete. It boast a rich cultural heritage with many ancient and modern monuments, colorful neighborhoods and traditional lifestyle. Visit Chania and feel the real pulse of Crete!

We can help you make all the arrangements for your holidays in Chania: Hotels, Ferries, Car Rentals, Tours, Cruises, Island Hopping, Customised holidays, and much more. Off course, if you are a Last-Minute type there will always be great offers for a perfect holiday on this magnificent island.

Chania offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Chania highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Chania.

For the better understanding of each location you can always check our map.

:: Chania old town

Location: In Chania prefecture, on the west end of Crete
Description: It is considered one of the loveliest towns in Greece and the most picturesque town in Crete, mainly due to its historical charm of its past. Chania town has managed to retain its traditional image and unique style.

Chania old town

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:: Archaeological Museum

Location: In Chania town
Description: The museum is housed in the Venetian church of St. Fragiskos and it exhibits improtant finds from the Neolithic and Minoan period to the late Roman. Those finds have been exacavated in Chania and Crete, in general.

Archaeological Museum of Chania

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:: Elafonisi beach

Location: 80 km south west of Chania town
Description: Elafonisi is an islet connected to the main island of Crete by a shallow reef that can be crossed when the sea is calm. It can also be reached via fishing boats from the village of Paleohora. This is a small paradise with a beach of coral pink sand and crystalline water.

Chania Elafonisi beach

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:: Samaria Gorge

Location: In the National Park of Samaria, in Lefka Ori Mountain
Description: Samaria is one of Europe's longest gorge, extending over a length of 16 km and hosting many rare flora and fauna species. It is also one of the most visited places in Crete and perfect for nature lovers.
Nearest village: Agia Roumeli

Samaria Gorge Chania

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:: Fragokastello fort

Location: Southern coast of Crete, 80 km from Chania
Description: Built by the Venetians in 1371, Fragokastello is one of the landmarks of Crete. It is an imposing structure that has also a very exciting and mysterious story.
Nearest village: Fragokastello

Fragokastello fort, Chania

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:: Kalyves beach

Location: 20 km on the east of Chania town
Description: Kalyves beach is located right at the picturesque village of the same, one of the greenest areas on Greece, very popular and friendly.
Nearest village: Kalyves

Kalyves beach

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:: Chania Public Baths (Hammams)

Location: Chania town
Description: Hammams were brought to Chania by the Turks of Asia Minor. They played an important role, as they served as places of social gatherings. They are also interesting architectural structures.

Chania Hammams, the public baths

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:: Bungee Jumping in Aradaina

Location: Aradaina bridge, close to Sfakia village, 65 km to the south west of Chania
Description: The bridge of Aradaina is used as a bungee jumping site, usually in summer. It is the highest bridge in Greece and second highest in Europe.

Chania Bungee Jumping

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:: Golden beach

Location: In a walking distance from Chania town
Description: The beach got its name from the smooth golden sand and it also offers accommodation options.
Nearest village: Chania

Golden beach, Chania

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:: Monastery of Agia Triada Tsangarolou

Location: 15,5 km norht-east of Chania
Description: It was built in the 17th century and it is still active with an excellent library. The most impressive part is the facade, with Doric and Corinthian style columns, made all of coral pink stones.
Nearest village: Koumares

Agia Triada Tsangarolou

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:: Sfakia village

Location: 70 km from Chania
Description: One of the most traditional and authentic areas on Crete. With only 500 inhabitants, it is a peaceful region around the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) range, with many impressive gorges such as Samaria Gorge. It is one of the most mountainous areas on the island and it produces delighful cheeses like "anthotiro" and "mizithra".
Nearest beach: Sfakia beach

>> Info & Pictures of: Sfakia village

:: Gorges of Imbros and Aradena

Location: At the region of Sfakia
Description: The Imbros Gorge begins at the village of Imbros and ends at the village of Komitades. The old paved roads of the gorge are surrounded by impressive cliffs and vegetation and it takes 2-2,5 hours to walk through it. Aradena Gorge starts at the southern slopes of the White Mountains and it extends to the small beach of Marmara.

>> Info & Pictures of: Gorges of Imbros and Aradena

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