Old Venetian Harbor

The entire area of the old Venetian harbor along with the old town is the most popular attraction of Chania. Here you can enjoy your stroll looking at the countless shops of every sort. You will keep coming across aractions like the Chania Lighthouse, the Genoese Tower, the Venetian Fortress, and more. Walk the picturesque alleys and visit the square with the old fountain.

Chania Archaeological Museum

The Archaeological Museum of Chania was moved in 2021 to a new modern larger building in Chalepa area. It hosts large collections of mosaics, vases, statues, jewelry as well as various exhibitions like the Mitsotakis collection. If you get tired it is worth taking a brake in the museum cafeteria, as it also offers a nice sea view. Entry costs 6 euro and the summer opening hours are 8:00 - 20:00 (except Tuesdays), but is also valid for the Chania Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Collection, the Kissamos Archaeological Museum and the Aptera Archaeological Site.

Chania Byzantine Collection

A small yet interesting museum at the edge of the Venetian harbor. Its collection hosts some of the most rare items of byzantine and post-byzantine art in Greece. The exhibits include hagiographies, mosaics, wall paintings and a coin collection. Entry costs 3 euro and the summer opening hours are 8:30 - 15:30 (except Tuesdays).

Chania Folklore Museum

A remarkable museum in the Chania old town (Chalidon street 46) with impressive and rare exhibits. The entire folklore museums is essentially a representation of the old Cretan house that really takes you back to that era. Entry costs 3 euro and the museum is open daily (except Wednesdays). Right besides it lies he lovely cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption.

Crete Maritime Museum

The Maritime Museum is housed in a two-store building located a the end of the Venetian harbor. It is a worth-while museum with impressive exhibits. In addition the history of seafaring up until today is presented while part of it is dedicated to the Battle of Crete. Entry costs 3 euro and the summer opening hours are 9:00 - 16:00 (except Sundays).

Samaria Gorge

On the south side of Crete lies the famous Samaria Gorge, the second longest in Europe, where the hiking route is about 16 kilometers long. After at least 6 hours of walking, having started from Omalos, you reach the lovely beach of Agia Roumeli. Along the way there is running water, but even if it is summer and here is none you are bound to come across various springs, as well as the cute kri-kri climbing the rocks.

Kourna Lake

Close to the prefecture of Rethymno, a bit after Georgioupoli (just 10 minutes by car) lies the beautiful Kourna lake in a landscape of unparalleled beauty. You can even go swimming or pedal boating while watching geese and sea turtles swim by. Tourism infrastructure is developed around the lake with shops, taverns and μαγαζάκια, cafeterias.

Holy Trinity Tzagaroli Monastery

An impressive 17th century Byzantine monastery that is only 20 minutes away from Chania town. It is a beautiful monastery that also includes several minor atractions, like the impressive relic exhibition, a winery and an olive oil museum. There is also a shop selling local products like honey and a large variety of wine produced by the monks. The monastery is open daily 9:00-17:00.

Platanias War Museum

In the area of Platanias, just a 20 minute drive from Chania town, lies the underground war shelter that has been developed for tourism. It is basically a 170 meter underground gallery with rooms where various items from the time of the war are exhibited, as well as articles and photographs of that era. It is a unique experience as the surrounding area really takes you back to that era. Entrance is free.

Chania Municipal Art Gallery

The Chania Art Gallery is housed in a three story building of Chalidon street within the old town. Besides the permanent collection it occasionally hosts various remarkable periodical exhibitions.

Falassarna Archaeological Site

On the way to the amazing Falassarna beach it is not a bad idea to make a stop to the Falassarna Archaeological Site. The site is open for free during 8:30-15:30 (except Tuesdays) while there is also a free smartphone app with a representation of the ancient Falassarna harbor.