Chania Sights & Attractions - Page 2

The archaeological site of Ancient Falassarna, which includes a harbor, an acropolis, and a cemetery, lies close to Falassarna Beach. This was a major trading center in ancient times and even had its own coins.

With its Russian-style architecture, Saint Mary Magdalene is one of the most exceptional churches on the island. Boasting amazing icons by the renowned painter Photis Kontoglou and a charming little garden, it is a true gem that is well worth a visit.

Located close to the main town and the airport of Chania, the Monastery of Agia Triada Tzangarolon is a true architectural gem belonging to the Cretan Renaissance. Boasting a rich history, an imposing church and a design that uses the sloping ground to the best advantage, it also houses a small museum with rare icons, manuscripts and relics. What is more, it is renowned for its exquisite wine, olive oil and other organic products, which are sold on site.

Experience the History of Crete like never before! Europe’s oldest civilization meets Europe’s first combination of a 3D Museum with life-like statues made of silicon and mesmerizing 3D art that comes to life through your phone's camera, and a 9D cinema that will take you back in time with fully immersive special effects!

The fortress of Izzedin was constructed by the Ottomans in 1816. It is located on a hill that overlooks the bay of Souda and the White Mountains.

Sabbionara Rampart is a historic monument in the Old Port of Chania. Also known as Kum Kapi, the gate and rampart Sabbionara gave its name to the whole area.

On the low hill of Kastelli above the Venetian port of Chania Town lie the remains of Ancient Kydonia. The excavations revealed many tombs and pots from the Minoan and the Mycenaean period.

The excavations at the Kastelli quarter proved that present-day Chania was built on the site of ancient Kydonia, a flourishing city during the Roman period.

One of the most imposing landmarks of Chania is the 16th-century Venetian shipyards, located to the right of the harbor. Today, visitors can still see a complex of 7 consecutive boatyards, as well as the Grand Arsenal, which now houses the Center of Mediterranean Architecture.

The Küçük Hasan Mosque in Chania is an exemplary venue of 17th-century Islamic architecture. It was built in 1645, and survived long enough to become one of the most important buildings in Chania, hosting many activities on its premises!

The Monastery of Gonia is located on a hill above Kolimbari, overlooking the Cretan Sea. It was constructed in the 14th century and boasts marvelous frescoes, as well as a great collection of precious relics, 14th-century icons, and old manuscripts.

The Cave of Saint John the Hermit (also known as Xenos) is situated in the area of Marathokefala, near Avlaki Gorge, and within a short distance from the abandoned buildings of Katholiko Monastery. Inside the cave, there is a small 15th-century chapel dedicated to the saint, as well as impressive stalactites and stalagmites.

The Typography Museum of Chania was founded thanks to the efforts of a local journalist. It can be found in the Park of Local Industries in Souda and exhibits old seals, banknotes, pressing machines, and rare books. Tours are interactive with video presentations, while visitors are also encouraged to print using 19th-century printing presses.

The Allied War Cemetery of Souda Bay is located on the road from the port of Souda to the airport of Chania. It is here that soldiers of the Commonwealth who died during the Battle of Crete (May 1941) and the Resistance that followed till the end of the Second World War are buried.

The ruins of Ancient Aptera can be found at the entrance of Souda Bay. Archaeological excavations have revealed fortifications, an ancient theater, various buildings, Roman cisterns and an ancient cemetery.

The bridge of Aradaina, at a height of 138m over an impressive gorge, is the highest bungee jumping spot of the Balkans and the only in Greece. A bungee jumping company organizes dives in summer.

The Byzantine and post-Byzantine Collection of Chania is housed in the church of San Salvatore. It hosts icons, frescoes, golden jewelry, Venetian coins, and many other exhibits.

The Askifou War Museum houses the private collection of George Hatzidakis, which includes guns, carbines, revolvers, cannons and even German bombs from the Second World War.

The Folklore Museum of Chania is located in the Catholic Church's gallery. It houses two personal collections with folklore items, clothes and agricultural tools from the Crete of the past centuries.

The Catholic Church of Saint Francis is one of the oldest and most impressive Venetian-style buildings in the Old Town of Chania, on Halidon Street. It also housed the Archaeological Museum of Chania until 2020.

This is the Metropolitan Church of Chania Town and it is dedicated to the Presentation of the Virgin Mary. The construction of this church was completed in 1860.

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Boasting a rich history, an imposing church and a design that uses the sloping ground to the best advantage, it also houses a small museum with rare icons, manuscripts and relics. What is more, it is renowned for its exquisite wine, olive oil and other organic products, which are sold on site.\u003C\/p\u003E ","Latitude":"35.560729","Longitude":"24.135367","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Marathi","Location":"Marathi","Type":"Churches","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/agia-triada-tsagarolon\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/marathi\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/206\/chania-agia-triada-tsagarolon-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/206\/chania-agia-triada-tsagarolon-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/206\/chania-agia-triada-tsagarolon-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Minoan\u2019s World 3D Museum & 9D Cinema","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EExperience the History of Crete like never before! Europe\u2019s oldest civilization meets Europe\u2019s first combination of a 3D Museum with life-like statues made of silicon and mesmerizing 3D art that comes to life through your phone's camera, and a 9D cinema that will take you back in time with fully immersive special effects!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.511922","Longitude":"24.019956","Zoom_level":"12","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Museums","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/minoan-s-world-3d-museum-9d-cinema\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/1384\/chania-minoans-world-3d-museum-9d-cinema-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/1384\/chania-minoans-world-3d-museum-9d-cinema-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/1384\/chania-minoans-world-3d-museum-9d-cinema-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Fortress of Itzedin","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe fortress of Izzedin was constructed by the Ottomans in 1816. It is located on a hill that overlooks the bay of Souda and the White Mountains.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.46937331202653","Longitude":"24.150057435035706","Zoom_level":"15","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Kalami","Location":"Kalami","Type":"Castles","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/izzedin-fortress\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/kalami\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/902\/chania-fortress-of-itzedin-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/902\/chania-fortress-of-itzedin-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/902\/chania-fortress-of-itzedin-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Sabbionara Rampart","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003ESabbionara Rampart is a historic monument in the Old Port of Chania. Also known as Kum Kapi, the gate and rampart Sabbionara gave its name to the whole area.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.518461","Longitude":"24.024214","Zoom_level":"16","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Monuments","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/sabbionara-rampart\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/1316\/chania-sabbionara-rampart-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/1316\/chania-sabbionara-rampart-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/1316\/chania-sabbionara-rampart-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Ancient Kydonia","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EOn the low hill of Kastelli above the Venetian port of Chania Town lie the remains of Ancient Kydonia. The excavations revealed many tombs and pots from the Minoan and the Mycenaean period.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.517198","Longitude":"24.019517","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Ancient Sites","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/ancient-kydonia\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/994\/chania-ancient-kydonia-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/994\/chania-ancient-kydonia-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/994\/chania-ancient-kydonia-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kydonia Byzantine Walls","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe excavations at the Kastelli quarter proved that present-day Chania was built on the site of ancient Kydonia, a flourishing city during the Roman period.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.516311","Longitude":"24.019414","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Castles","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/kydonia-walls\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/1052\/chania-kydonia-byzantine-walls-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/1052\/chania-kydonia-byzantine-walls-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/1052\/chania-kydonia-byzantine-walls-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Venetian Arsenals","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EOne of the most imposing landmarks of Chania is the 16th-century Venetian shipyards, located to the right of the harbor. Today, visitors can still see a complex of 7 consecutive boatyards, as well as the Grand Arsenal, which now houses the Center of Mediterranean Architecture.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.5186089","Longitude":"24.0197188","Zoom_level":"15","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Other","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/venetian-shipyards-arsenalia\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/1054\/chania-venetian-arsenals-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/1054\/chania-venetian-arsenals-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/1054\/chania-venetian-arsenals-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kucuk Hasan Mosque","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe K\u00fc\u00e7\u00fck Hasan Mosque in Chania is an exemplary venue of 17th-century Islamic architecture. It was built in 1645, and survived long enough to become one of the most important buildings in Chania, hosting many activities on its premises!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.517380173509565","Longitude":"24.017841862204275","Zoom_level":"12","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Churches","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/kucuk-hasan-mosque\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/1385\/chania-kucuk-hasan-mosque-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/1385\/chania-kucuk-hasan-mosque-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/1385\/chania-kucuk-hasan-mosque-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Monastery of Gonia","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Monastery of Gonia is located on a hill above Kolimbari, overlooking the Cretan Sea. It was constructed in the 14th century and boasts marvelous frescoes, as well as a great collection of precious relics, 14th-century icons, and old manuscripts.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.55065526479235","Longitude":"23.776817321777344","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Kolimbari","Location":"Kolimbari","Type":"Churches","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/monastery-gonia\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/kolimbari\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/211\/chania-monastery-of-gonia-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/211\/chania-monastery-of-gonia-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/211\/chania-monastery-of-gonia-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"The Cave of Saint John the Hermit","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Cave of Saint John the Hermit (also known as Xenos) is situated in the area of Marathokefala, near Avlaki Gorge, and within a short distance from the abandoned buildings of Katholiko Monastery. Inside the cave, there is a small 15th-century chapel dedicated to the saint, as well as impressive stalactites and stalagmites.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.520128","Longitude":"23.774117","Zoom_level":"16","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Spilia","Location":"Spilia","Type":"Other","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/cave-saint-john-hermit\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/spilia\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/1306\/chania-the-cave-of-saint-john-the-hermit-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/1306\/chania-the-cave-of-saint-john-the-hermit-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/1306\/chania-the-cave-of-saint-john-the-hermit-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Typography Museum","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Typography Museum of Chania was founded thanks to the efforts of a local journalist. It can be found in the Park of Local Industries in Souda and exhibits old seals, banknotes, pressing machines, and rare books. Tours are interactive with video presentations, while visitors are also encouraged to print using 19th-century printing presses.\u003C\/p\u003E","Latitude":"35.480097","Longitude":"24.066225","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Museums","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/chania-typography-museum\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/221\/chania-typography-museum-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/221\/chania-typography-museum-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/221\/chania-typography-museum-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Commonwealth War Cemetery","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Allied War Cemetery of Souda Bay is located on the road from the port of Souda to the airport of Chania. It is here that soldiers of the Commonwealth who died during the Battle of Crete (May 1941) and the Resistance that followed till the end of the Second World War are buried.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.5002181","Longitude":"24.0605998","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Souda","Location":"Souda","Type":"Monuments","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/souda-commonwealth-war-cemetery\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/souda\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/1005\/chania-commonwealth-war-cemetery-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/1005\/chania-commonwealth-war-cemetery-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/1005\/chania-commonwealth-war-cemetery-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Ancient Aptera","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe ruins of Ancient Aptera can be found at the entrance of Souda Bay. Archaeological excavations have revealed fortifications, an ancient theater, various buildings, Roman cisterns and an ancient cemetery.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.46363671482484","Longitude":"24.141646027565002","Zoom_level":"15","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Kalami","Location":"Kalami","Type":"Ancient Sites","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/ancient-aptera\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/kalami\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/905\/chania-ancient-aptera-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/905\/chania-ancient-aptera-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/905\/chania-ancient-aptera-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Bungee Jumping","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe bridge of Aradaina, at a height of 138m over an impressive gorge, is the highest bungee jumping spot of the Balkans and the only in Greece. A bungee jumping company organizes dives in summer.\u003C\/p\u003E","Latitude":"35.222587","Longitude":"24.062242","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Anopolis","Location":"Anopolis","Type":"Outdoor Activities","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/chania-bungee-jumping\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/anopolis\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/216\/chania-bungee-jumping-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/216\/chania-bungee-jumping-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/216\/chania-bungee-jumping-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Byzantine Museum","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Byzantine and post-Byzantine Collection of Chania is housed in the church of San Salvatore. It hosts icons, frescoes, golden jewelry, Venetian coins, and many other exhibits.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.518555","Longitude":"24.015107","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Museums","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/chania-byzantine-museum\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/219\/chania-byzantine-museum-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/219\/chania-byzantine-museum-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/219\/chania-byzantine-museum-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Askifou War Museum","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Askifou War Museum houses the private collection of George Hatzidakis, which includes guns, carbines, revolvers, cannons and even German bombs from the Second World War.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.295629","Longitude":"24.186060","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Askyfou","Location":"Askyfou","Type":"Museums","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/askifou-war-museum\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/askyfou\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/842\/chania-askyfou-war-museum-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/842\/chania-askyfou-war-museum-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/842\/chania-askyfou-war-museum-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Folklore Museum","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Folklore Museum of Chania is located in the Catholic Church's gallery. It houses two personal collections with folklore items, clothes and agricultural tools from the Crete of the past centuries.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.5154011","Longitude":"24.0171138","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Museums","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/folklore-museum\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/222\/chania-folklore-museum-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/222\/chania-folklore-museum-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/222\/chania-folklore-museum-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Catholic Church of Saint Francis","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Catholic Church of Saint Francis is one of the oldest and most impressive Venetian-style buildings in the Old Town of Chania, on Halidon Street. It also housed the Archaeological Museum of Chania until 2020.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.515419","Longitude":"24.017350","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Churches","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/saint-francis-catholic-church\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/207\/chania-catholic-church-of-saint-francis-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/207\/chania-catholic-church-of-saint-francis-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/207\/chania-catholic-church-of-saint-francis-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Church of Virgin Mary","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThis is the Metropolitan Church of Chania Town and it is dedicated to the Presentation of the Virgin Mary. The construction of this church was completed in 1860.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.515295","Longitude":"24.018392","Zoom_level":"14","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Churches","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/virgin-mary-church\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/209\/chania-church-of-virgin-mary-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/209\/chania-church-of-virgin-mary-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/209\/chania-church-of-virgin-mary-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Flora and Fauna Preservation Park","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Flora and Fauna Conservation Park has been established by the Technical University of Crete in the area of Akrotiri, right behind the tombs of Venizelos. It boasts both natural and artificial habitats where endemic or endangered plant species are studied and preserved. Visitors can also see a wetland and a coastal ecosystem, as well as a history section with plants associated with Greek mythology.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.52936188803592","Longitude":"24.056054274852865","Zoom_level":"12","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Akrotiri","Location":"Akrotiri","Type":"Outdoor Activities","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/flora-and-fauna-preservation-park\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/akrotiri\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/1635\/chania-flora-and-fauna-preservation-park-thumb-3-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/1635\/chania-flora-and-fauna-preservation-park-thumb-3-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/1635\/chania-flora-and-fauna-preservation-park-thumb-3-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Turkish Castle of Aptera","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003ELocated on a hill with a breathtaking view of the bay of Souda, this castle was built to overlook the entire area. Although the walls are strong, some renovations need to be carried out.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.4656803971909","Longitude":"24.147512018680573","Zoom_level":"15","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Kalami","Location":"Kalami","Type":"Castles","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/turkish-castle-aptera\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/kalami\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/906\/chania-turkish-castle-of-aptera-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/906\/chania-turkish-castle-of-aptera-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/906\/chania-turkish-castle-of-aptera-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Topolia Gorge","Small_text":"Topolia Gorge can be found on the western side of the region of Chania, near the mountainous village of Topolia. Due to its magical natural scenery, it has become a popular destination among hikers and nature enthusiasts.","Latitude":"35.418394","Longitude":"23.687219","Zoom_level":"16","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Topolia","Location":"Topolia","Type":"Outdoor Activities","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/topolia-gorge\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/topolia\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/1302\/chania-topolia-gorge-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/1302\/chania-topolia-gorge-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/1302\/chania-topolia-gorge-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Deliana Gorge","Small_text":"The Gorge of Deliana-Mesavlia is located 37 km from Chania, about one hour from the town by car. It is an amazing option for beginner hikers or families with children since it is 5 km long and it only takes approximately 1 hour to cross it.","Latitude":"35.415182","Longitude":"23.730782","Zoom_level":"16","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Mesavlia","Location":"Mesavlia","Type":"Hills and Parks","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/deliana-mesavlia-gorge\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/mesavlia\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/1301\/chania-deliana-gorge-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/1301\/chania-deliana-gorge-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/1301\/chania-deliana-gorge-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Etz Hayyim Synagogue","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Etz Hayyim Synagogue in Chania is the last remnant of the long-standing Jewish community of Crete, which settled on the island over 2.000 years ago. After some hardships and the near collapse of the building, it was renovated in 1999 and has been open to the public since. Visiting the temple is a unique opportunity to see a different side of Crete\u2019s history.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.51585380865999","Longitude":"24.016693769893777","Zoom_level":"12","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Other","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/etz-hayyim-synagogue\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/1604\/chania-etz-hayyim-synagogue-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/1604\/chania-etz-hayyim-synagogue-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/1604\/chania-etz-hayyim-synagogue-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Drapano Lighthouse","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EA well-preserved 19th-century lighthouse standing right at the edge of a cliff with commanding views of the Aegean Sea. It is open to the public on the World Lighthouse Day.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.473341978620205","Longitude":"24.240414075004324","Zoom_level":"12","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Kokkino Chorio","Location":"Kokkino Chorio","Type":"Lighthouses","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/drapanos-lighthouse\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/kokkino-chorio\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/1603\/chania-drapano-lighthouse-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/1603\/chania-drapano-lighthouse-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/1603\/chania-drapano-lighthouse-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Greek National Football Team Museum","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Greek National Football Team Museum is a unique museum in the heart of Chania. It was put together in 2004 to commemorate Greek players' incredible journey and possibly any other future success that the team might have!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.5151776618822","Longitude":"24.02151388220787","Zoom_level":"12","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Town","Location":"Town","Type":"Museums","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/greek-national-football-team-museum\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/town\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/1630\/chania-greek-national-football-team-museum-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/1630\/chania-greek-national-football-team-museum-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/1630\/chania-greek-national-football-team-museum-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"White Mountains","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003ECovering a great part of western Crete, the White Mountains boast an astonishing number of high mountain peaks, as well as dozens of impressive caves and gorges. The renowned Samaria Gorge features prominently among them, but each and every one of them offers nature lovers a truly unforgettable experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.33628474701095","Longitude":"23.9365457821567","Zoom_level":"12","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Omalos","Location":"Omalos","Type":"Outdoor Activities","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/white-mountains\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/omalos\/","Images":[]},{"Title":"Fortress of Selino","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EConstructed by the Venetians in the 13th century, this fortress stands on the hill above Paleochora, in southern Chania. The name Selino means celery in Greek and probably comes from this plant, which abounds in the region.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.22767235493586","Longitude":"23.680182695388794","Zoom_level":"15","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Paleochora","Location":"Paleochora","Type":"Castles","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/selino-fortress\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/paleochora\/","Images":[]},{"Title":"Agia Irini Gorge","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003ELocated in the area of Selino, the Agia Irini Gorge stands out for its remarkable natural beauty and its diverse flora and fauna. Being 7.5 kilometers long, it is the second most popular Cretan gorge after that of Samaria.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.32347322096622","Longitude":"23.84331188400816","Zoom_level":"12","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Agia Eirini","Location":"Agia Eirini","Type":"Outdoor Activities","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/agia-irini-gorge\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/agia-eirini\/","Images":[]},{"Title":"Archaeological Museum of Kissamos","Small_text":"The Archaeological Museum of Kissamos is situated at the heart of the town. It comprises seven rooms showcasing various artifacts from ancient western Crete. ","Latitude":"35.49562850637743","Longitude":"23.654392802153094","Zoom_level":"12","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Kissamos","Location":"Kissamos","Type":"Museums","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/kissamos-archaeological-museum\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/kissamos\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/seedo\/photos\/1638\/chania-archaeological-museum-of-kissamos-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/seedo\/photos\/1638\/chania-archaeological-museum-of-kissamos-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/seedo\/photos\/1638\/chania-archaeological-museum-of-kissamos-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"German War Cemetery","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EOn a hill above the beach of Maleme, there is a German War Cemetery. 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The cave has a significant part in the history of the area, dating back to ancient times.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.58902605678724","Longitude":"24.143751714583527","Zoom_level":"12","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Akrotiri","Location":"Akrotiri","Type":"Ancient Sites","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/arkoudospilio-cave\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/akrotiri\/","Images":[]},{"Title":"Elephant Cave","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Elephant Cave is an underwater cavern of striking beauty, with intricate red and white stalactites and stalagmites, impressive rock formations adorning the walls and even the fossilized bones of an ancient elephant species embedded within the rocks. It is located close to the Drapanos Cape and is only accessible to certified divers.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.47132838645881","Longitude":"24.243186929848665","Zoom_level":"12","Area":"Crete","Island":"Chania","Village":"Kokkino Chorio","Location":"Kokkino Chorio","Type":"Other","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/sightseeing\/elephant-cave\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/kokkino-chorio\/","Images":[]}],"see_do_filters":{"Location":["Agia Eirini","Akrotiri","Anopolis","Askyfou","Balos","Elafonisi","Falassarna","Fournes","Frangokastello","Gavalochori","Halepa","Imbros","Kalami","Kissamos","Kokkino Chorio","Kolimbari","Kournas","Maleme","Marathi","Mesavlia","Omalos","Paleochora","Souda","Sougia","Spilia","Stavros","Therissos","Topolia","Town"],"Type":["Ancient Sites","Castles","Churches","Hills and Parks","Lighthouses","Monuments","Museums","Other","Outdoor Activities"]},"see_do_extra_data":{"load_more":"N","current":58},"best_villages":[{"Title":"Town","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E On the northern side of Crete\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Chania Town is the capital of the prefecture and one of the most beautiful towns in Crete. 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The wild landscape and the calm beaches offer a great place for holidays.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.20118314720398","Longitude":"24.135289192199707","Zoom_level":13,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/sfakia\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/sfakia\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/913\/sfakia-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/913\/sfakia-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/913\/sfakia-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Paleochora","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 80 km southwest of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Paleochora is the most popular resort on the southern side of Chania Crete. It has developed tourism without losing its traditional character.\u00a0\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.23009118997438","Longitude":"23.681845664978027","Zoom_level":13,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/paleochora\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/paleochora\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/533\/paleochora-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/533\/paleochora-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/533\/paleochora-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kissamos","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 41 km west of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Kissamos is the second-largest town in the prefecture of Chania. 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It is mostly famous for the\u00a0fortress that stands right on the beach.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.1818060185067","Longitude":"24.232149124145508","Zoom_level":13,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/frangokastello\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/frangokastello\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/912\/frangokastello-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/912\/frangokastello-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/912\/frangokastello-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kolimbari Village","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 24 km west of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Kolimbari is a lovely seaside village on the way from Chania to Kissamos. Over the years, it\u00a0has developed as a relaxing tourist destination.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.53902566590204","Longitude":"23.78199051950881","Zoom_level":16,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/kolimbari-village\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/kolimbari-village\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2083\/kolimbari-village-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2083\/kolimbari-village-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2083\/kolimbari-village-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kalyves Village","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 20 km southeast of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Kalyves is gradually evolving into a family tourist resort. It is surrounded by green fields and has a lovely organized beach.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.45203556704022","Longitude":"24.171810150146484","Zoom_level":15,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/kalyves-village\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/kalyves-village\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2094\/kalyves-village-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2094\/kalyves-village-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2094\/kalyves-village-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Platanias Village","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 11 km west of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Platanias is a picturesque tourist village offering many tourist activities, even a golfland. It gets very popular in summer.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.51742052485234","Longitude":"23.906562306597127","Zoom_level":13,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/platanias-village\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/platanias-village\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/907\/platanias-village-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/907\/platanias-village-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/907\/platanias-village-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Halepa","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 4 km east of Chania's Town center\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u00a0Halepa\u00a0is a suburb of Chania's town and one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in this region, full of impressive mansions and neoclassical houses.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.51668436352836","Longitude":"24.049999367076705","Zoom_level":12,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/halepa\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/halepa\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2665\/halepa-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2665\/halepa-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2665\/halepa-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Anopolis","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 84 km south of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Anopolis is a traditional mountainous village located in southern Crete, in the area of Sfakia. The nearby bridge of Aradena, the second highest in Europe, is a popular bungee jumping site. A Graviera Festival is also held there in mid-August.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.21787358261753","Longitude":"24.084906578063965","Zoom_level":15,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/anopolis\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/anopolis\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/1068\/anopolis-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/1068\/anopolis-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/1068\/anopolis-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Akrotiri","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 10 km northeast of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Akrotiri is not actually a village but a peninsula that lies east of Chania Town. This is a region with beautiful, sandy beaches and it gets pretty crowded in summer. Here, you will find a number of imposing medieval monasteries, as well as impressive caves.\u00a0\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.52566024230839","Longitude":"24.08452033996582","Zoom_level":11,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/akrotiri\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/akrotiri\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/906\/akrotiri-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/906\/akrotiri-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/906\/akrotiri-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Alikianos","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 12 km from Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Standing on the foothills of the White Mountains, Alikianos is surrounded by fragrant orange orchards, olive groves and lush vegetation. Local sights include the ruins of a 13th-century Venetian mansion, as well as a historic stone bridge spanning the river Keritis.\u00a0\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.4541680315509","Longitude":"23.91200065612793","Zoom_level":15,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/alikianos\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/alikianos\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2070\/alikianos-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2070\/alikianos-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2070\/alikianos-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Deres","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 25 km south of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Deres is a tiny village in the inland of Chania, on the way to Sougia. Surrounded by lush vegetation and rugged mountains, this village boasts great natural beauty, as well as an equestrian center. Several traditional panigiria are held here between July and early September.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.43683575100299","Longitude":"23.843636512756348","Zoom_level":16,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/deres\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/deres\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2084\/deres-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2084\/deres-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2084\/deres-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Elos","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 60 km southwest of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Elos is a small traditional village on the way to the Monastery of Chrissoskalitissa and Elafonisi. It is surrounded by lush vegetation, and a Chestnut Festival with traditional music and dancing is held there every year in late October.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.36212851906941","Longitude":"23.637265243755863","Zoom_level":16,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/elos\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/elos\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2080\/elos-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2080\/elos-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2080\/elos-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Epanochori","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 45 km southwest of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E The small mountain village of Epanochori is surrounded by lush vegetation and offers stunning views of the White Mountains and the Libyan Sea.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.32498223495169","Longitude":"23.82636308670044","Zoom_level":15,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/epanochori\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/epanochori\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2081\/epanochori-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2081\/epanochori-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2081\/epanochori-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Gavalochori","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 26 km southeast of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Gavalochori is a lovely village in the area of Apokoronas. Built in a location of great natural beauty, it has been declared a listed historical settlement, on account of its folk architecture, which has remained largely unaffected by modern additions\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.4242734152674","Longitude":"24.210755825042725","Zoom_level":15,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/gavalochori\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/gavalochori\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2089\/gavalochori-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2089\/gavalochori-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2089\/gavalochori-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kalami","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 10 km east of Chania Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Kalami is a lovely village in close distance to Chania Town and Souda. On a hill next to the village, there is the strong Fortress of Izzedin.\u003C\/p\u003E","Latitude":"35.46769562905723","Longitude":"24.144773483276367","Zoom_level":16,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/kalami\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/kalami\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2093\/kalami-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2093\/kalami-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2093\/kalami-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kandanos","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 60 km southwest of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u00a0\u003C\/strong\u003EBuilt on the fringes of the White Mountains, Kandanos is a lovely village in southern Chania, on the way to Paleochora. Surrounded by lush vegetation, it is considered to be an open-air museum of Byzantine iconography, on account of its many medieval churches.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.32689047594289","Longitude":"23.74121904373169","Zoom_level":16,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/kandanos\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/kandanos\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2088\/kandanos-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2088\/kandanos-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2088\/kandanos-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kefali","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 60 km southwest of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E A small village in the mountains, Kefali is surrounded by lush greenery and offers a true view of the Cretan landscape.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.36321723977208","Longitude":"23.59835386276245","Zoom_level":16,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/kefali\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/kefali\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2090\/kefali-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2090\/kefali-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2090\/kefali-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kournas","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 42 km southeast of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E The quaint village of Kournas is built at an altitude of 250 meters. It has traditional houses, medieval chapels and nice trails passing through the verdant countryside.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.313816","Longitude":"24.297821","Zoom_level":15,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/kournas\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/kournas\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2234\/kournas-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2234\/kournas-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2234\/kournas-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Mournies","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 4 km south of Chania\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E The mountainous village of Mournies is the homeland of Eleftherios Venizelos, an influential politician who became prime minister of the Greek State. 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It depicts an authentic Cretan style and\u00a0is surrounded by wild nature.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.514727383286754","Longitude":"23.779456615447998","Zoom_level":15,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/spilia\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/spilia\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2085\/spilia-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2085\/spilia-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2085\/spilia-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Stylos","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 18 km southeast of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E A lovely village surrounded by lush greenery, Stylos gives a clear view of rural life in Crete. It has stone houses, a square, plane trees and springs with running water.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.43322548218228","Longitude":"24.124560356140137","Zoom_level":15,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/stylos\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/stylos\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2100\/stylos-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2100\/stylos-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2100\/stylos-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Topolia","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 48 km southwest of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u00a0Topolia is a beautiful\u00a0village in the inland of Crete, which is surrounded by wild nature and some greenery.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.42805018984256","Longitude":"23.686158657073975","Zoom_level":16,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/topolia\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/topolia\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2101\/topolia-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2101\/topolia-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2101\/topolia-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Vamos","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 26 km southeast of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Although Vamos is so close to Chania Town and some popular villages in the region, it has not been affected by tourism and has maintained its authentic Cretan character.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.40741565152176","Longitude":"24.19743061065674","Zoom_level":15,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/vamos\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/vamos\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2079\/vamos-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2079\/vamos-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2079\/vamos-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Voukolies","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 27 km south west of Chania Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Voukolies is a lovely village built on the west banks of Tavronitis River. 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It can be reached only on foot or by boat from Agia Roumeli, Sougia, Sfakia, and a few other locations.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Latitude":"35.20014864807465","Longitude":"24.078662395477295","Zoom_level":15,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/loutro\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/loutro\/","Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2269\/loutro-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2269\/loutro-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2269\/loutro-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Prases","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 30 km south of Chania Town \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E A small village surrounded by amazing greenery, Prases is located on the southern side of Chania, on the way to Sougia.\u003C\/p\u003E","Latitude":"35.3759815476217","Longitude":"23.84835720062256","Zoom_level":15,"Url":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/prases\/","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/villages\/prases\/","Images":[]},{"Title":"Therissos","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 16 km south of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Therissos is a picturesque village built on the slopes of the White Mountains. 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Several amenities can be found at it, including sunbeds, beach bars, and restaurants.\u00a0\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/agioi-apostoloi\/","Location":"Agioi Apostoloi","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/agioi-apostoloi\/","Type":["Diving Club","Partly-Organized","Sandy","Family Friendly"],"Latitude":"35.51273908122701","Longitude":"23.976784321372126","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/309\/agioi-apostoloi-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/309\/agioi-apostoloi-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/309\/agioi-apostoloi-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Loutraki","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 12 km east of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Loutraki has crystal and shallow waters, which make\u00a0it perfect for families with kids. Its location shields it from winds.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/loutraki\/","Location":"Loutraki","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/loutraki\/","Type":["Sandy","Family Friendly","Well-Organized"],"Latitude":"35.49907648302857","Longitude":"24.163742065429688","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/922\/loutraki-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/922\/loutraki-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/922\/loutraki-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Maleme","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 16 km west of Chania Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Maleme is a picturesque tourist village with historical importance for Crete. This is where German parachutists landed in 1941 and managed to conquer Crete.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/maleme\/","Location":"Maleme","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/maleme\/","Type":["Partly-Organized","Sandy","Family Friendly"],"Latitude":"35.525101410231855","Longitude":"23.846254348754883","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/311\/maleme-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/311\/maleme-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/311\/maleme-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Souda Beach","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 7 km east of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E The beach of Souda is pretty popular due to its closeness to Chania Town. It serves as a nice base for excursions in the wider area.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/souda-beach\/","Location":"Souda Beach","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/souda-beach\/","Type":["Partly-Organized","Sandy","Family Friendly","Secluded"],"Latitude":"35.49654340550945","Longitude":"24.061195850372314","Zoom_level":16,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2102\/souda-beach-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2102\/souda-beach-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2102\/souda-beach-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Agia Marina","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 9 km west of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E This is a popular tourist resort, whose bars and clubs are a great pole of attraction for the youth of Chania. It has many tourist and water sports facilities, and the beach is well-organized. \u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/agia-marina\/","Location":"Agia Marina","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/agia-marina\/","Type":["Diving Club","Sandy","Family Friendly","Well-Organized","Watersports"],"Latitude":"35.520534301690525","Longitude":"23.926838609746078","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/431\/agia-marina-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/431\/agia-marina-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/431\/agia-marina-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Drapanias","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 35 km west of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Drapanias is a sandy and pebbly beach close to Kissamos, the second biggest village of Chania Prefecture. As it doesn't have many tourist facilities, it provides a relaxing spot that is ideal for families with children.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/drapanias\/","Location":"Drapanias","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/drapanias\/","Type":["Pebbled","Non-Organized"],"Latitude":"35.50017707447886","Longitude":"23.688111731206742","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/923\/drapanias-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/923\/drapanias-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/923\/drapanias-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Finikas","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 80 km south of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Finikas is a remote partly organized beach in southern Crete, which is ideal for snorkeling and spearfishing. From here, you can go on short boat trips to Loutro or Marmara Beach.\u00a0\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/finikas\/","Location":"Finikas","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/finikas\/","Type":["Pebbled","Secluded","Non-Organized"],"Latitude":"35.19964907570891","Longitude":"24.072707454564522","Zoom_level":16,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2073\/finikas-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2073\/finikas-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2073\/finikas-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Gialiskari","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 80 km southwest of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E A complex of three secluded beaches near Paleochora, Gialiskari has soft pebbles and clear blue waters. It lies at the exit of Anydri Gorge.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/gialiskari\/","Location":"Gialiskari","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/gialiskari\/","Type":["Partly-Organized","Pebbled","Secluded","Nudism-Friendly"],"Latitude":"35.23859159610154","Longitude":"23.721821308135986","Zoom_level":16,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2091\/gialiskari-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2091\/gialiskari-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2091\/gialiskari-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Glyka Nera","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 73 km south east of Chania Town\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Glyka Nera is a narrow, secluded bay close to Sfakia, on the southern side of Chania. It is the ideal place for total isolation and the wild landscape amazes visitors.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/glyka-nera\/","Location":"Glyka Nera","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/glyka-nera\/","Type":["Pebbled","Secluded","Non-Organized"],"Latitude":"35.20180762351184","Longitude":"24.107406348719223","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/929\/glyka-nera-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/929\/glyka-nera-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/929\/glyka-nera-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Golden Beach","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 1 km west of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E This is the closest beach to Chania Town, within walking distance from the city center. It is well-organized and it gets popular in the summer.\u003C\/p\u003E","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/golden-beach\/","Location":"Golden Beach","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/golden-beach\/","Type":["Diving Club","Partly-Organized","Sandy","Family Friendly","Small Harbor","Watersports"],"Latitude":"35.511758138910636","Longitude":"24.000749588012695","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/918\/golden-beach-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/918\/golden-beach-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/918\/golden-beach-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Grammeno","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 75 km southwest of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Located within a short distance of Paleochora, Grammeno is a complex of two beaches, a pebbly and a sandy one, separated by a verdant promontory. Both boast pristine blue waters and are organized, but there are also some more secluded parts.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/grammeno\/","Location":"Grammeno","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/grammeno\/","Type":["Partly-Organized","Sandy","Family Friendly"],"Latitude":"35.233386284387926","Longitude":"23.636011788452866","Zoom_level":16,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2092\/grammeno-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2092\/grammeno-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2092\/grammeno-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kalamaki","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 7 km west of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E A golden sandy beach close to Chania Town, Kalamaki is a popular and organized tourist resort.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/kalamaki\/","Location":"Kalamaki","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/kalamaki\/","Type":["Partly-Organized","Sandy","Family Friendly"],"Latitude":"35.513661961172225","Longitude":"23.96888494491577","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/693\/kalamaki-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/693\/kalamaki-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/693\/kalamaki-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kalathas","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 15 km northeast of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E This is a lovely beach resort on the peninsula of Akrotiri, at a close distance from Chania Town.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/kalathas\/","Location":"Kalathas","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/kalathas\/","Type":["Partly-Organized","Sandy","Family Friendly"],"Latitude":"35.55419009791908","Longitude":"24.08696626448787","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/341\/kalathas-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/341\/kalathas-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/341\/kalathas-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kalyves","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 20 southeast of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E This is a picturesque tourist resort close to Chania Town. Well-developed with many tourist facilities, Kalyves has a long, golden beach.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/kalyves\/","Location":"Kalyves","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/kalyves\/","Type":["Partly-Organized","Sandy","Family Friendly"],"Latitude":"35.45200333561489","Longitude":"24.175666629548793","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/916\/kalyves-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/916\/kalyves-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/916\/kalyves-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kiani Akti","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 17 km southeast of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Kiani Akti is a beautiful beach between the popular resorts of Kalami and Kalyves, southeast of Chania Town.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/kiani-akti\/","Location":"Kiani Akti","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/kiani-akti\/","Type":["Partly-Organized","Sandy","Family Friendly"],"Latitude":"35.463647361257834","Longitude":"24.158492302796112","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/919\/kiani-akti-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/919\/kiani-akti-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/919\/kiani-akti-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kissamos beach","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 41 km west of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E This long and sandy beach is located close to\u00a0the center of Kissamos. It is surrounded by some fish taverns and small hotels.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/kissamos-beach\/","Location":"Kissamos beach","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/kissamos-beach\/","Type":["Partly-Organized","Sandy","Family Friendly"],"Latitude":"35.49801958798137","Longitude":"23.658628463745117","Zoom_level":16,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2071\/kissamos-beach-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2071\/kissamos-beach-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2071\/kissamos-beach-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Kolimbari","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 24 km west of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Kolimbari is a pebbly beach with crystal water. Tourism is not very developed there, so it provides a calm environment to its visitors.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/kolimbari\/","Location":"Kolimbari","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/kolimbari\/","Type":["Partly-Organized","Family Friendly","Pebbled"],"Latitude":"35.54349030311035","Longitude":"23.781789259097582","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/921\/kolimbari-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/921\/kolimbari-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/921\/kolimbari-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Koutelos","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 75 km south of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Koutelos is a secluded beach close to the stunning Venetian Castle and the beach of Frangokastello.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/koutelos\/","Location":"Koutelos","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/koutelos\/","Type":["Pebbled","Secluded","Non-Organized"],"Latitude":"35.17868420272635","Longitude":"24.276695251464844","Zoom_level":16,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2098\/koutelos-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2098\/koutelos-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2098\/koutelos-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Krios","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 70 km southwest of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Krios is a secluded beach\u00a0west of Paleochora, southern Crete. It is slightly organized and has a beach bar.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/krios\/","Location":"Krios","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/krios\/","Type":["Partly-Organized","Pebbled","Secluded"],"Latitude":"35.2366024056386","Longitude":"23.594759702682495","Zoom_level":16,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2095\/krios-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2095\/krios-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2095\/krios-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Marathi","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 14 east of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E This is a picturesque, organized beach with a sandy coast and crystal waters. It is an ideal choice for families with kids.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/marathi\/","Location":"Marathi","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/marathi\/","Type":["Sandy","Family Friendly","Well-Organized"],"Latitude":"35.504608607640144","Longitude":"24.17328816619196","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/917\/marathi-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/917\/marathi-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/917\/marathi-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Nea Chora","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 1 km west of Chania\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Nea Chora is the closest beach to Chania Town, as one can reach it on foot from the city center! Due to its location, it gets very popular in summer.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/nea-chora\/","Location":"Nea Chora","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/nea-chora\/","Type":["Diving Club","Partly-Organized","Sandy","Family Friendly","Small Harbor","Watersports"],"Latitude":"35.51333010549464","Longitude":"24.005427360534668","Zoom_level":13,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/920\/nea-chora-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/920\/nea-chora-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/920\/nea-chora-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Orthi Ammos","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 70 km south of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E A small secluded beach with lovely azure waters and spectacular sand dunes, Orthi Ammos is located close to Frangokastello, in southern Chania.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/orthi-ammos\/","Location":"Orthi Ammos","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/orthi-ammos\/","Type":["Sandy","Secluded"],"Latitude":"35.18317716411318","Longitude":"24.243479749993146","Zoom_level":16,"Images":{"img_480":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2099\/orthi-ammos-thumb-1-480.jpg","img_640":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2099\/orthi-ammos-thumb-1-640.jpg","img_1024":"\/village_beach\/photos\/2099\/orthi-ammos-thumb-1-1024.jpg"}},{"Title":"Sfinari","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 60 km southwest of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Sfinari is a secluded beach on the western coast of Crete. It is pebbly and some trees along the shore provide ample shade. 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It is a small pebbly beach with charming caves next to it that are waiting to be explored!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/marmara\/","Location":"Marmara","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/marmara\/","Type":["Well-Organized","Pebbled"],"Latitude":"35.19659032619509","Longitude":"24.058231772635054","Zoom_level":12,"Images":[]},{"Title":"Menies","Small_text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C\/strong\u003E 45 km northwest of Chania Town\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u003C\/strong\u003E Menies is a secluded bayis an unorganized paradise, with deep blue waters and sand and pebbles! Even though small in size, it holds a history dating back to ancient times!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","Url_location":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/menies\/","Location":"Menies","Url":"\/crete\/chania\/beaches\/menies\/","Type":["Secluded","Non-Organized","Sandy"],"Latitude":"35.664615005984984","Longitude":"23.767830094950824","Zoom_level":12,"Images":[]}],"best_beaches_filters":{"Type":["Diving Club","Facilities","Family Friendly","Non-Organized","Nudism-Friendly","Partly-Organized","Pebbled","Sandy","Secluded","Small Harbor","Watersports","Well-Organized","Windsurfing"],"Location":["Agia Marina","Agia Roumeli","Agioi Apostoloi","Almyrida","Balos","Drapanias","Elafonisi","Falassarna","Finikas","Frangokastello beach","Georgioupolis","Gialiskari","Glyka Nera","Golden Beach","Grammeno","Kalamaki","Kalathas","Kalyves","Kedrodasos","Kiani Akti","Kissamos beach","Kolimbari","Kouloura","Koutelos","Krios","Loutraki","Macherida","Maleme","Marathi","Marmara","Menies","Nea Chora","Orthi Ammos","Pahia Ammos","Paleohora Beach","Platanias","Sfakia beach","Sfinari","Souda Beach","Sougia","Stalos","Stavros","Tavronitis","Tripiti","Votsalo"]},"best_beaches_extra_data":{"load_more":"N","current":45}}

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