Recommendations for Chania from the view of a local
Shopping
The Municipal Market of Chania, cross-shaped, with souvenirs & meat, fish and dairy products from local producers, along with some taverns and cookshops
Indoor market
The Municipal Market of Chania, cross-shaped, with souvenirs & meat, fish and dairy products from local producers, along with some taverns and cookshops
Kurkuta
6 Isodionsmart & beautiful souvenirs
Memorabilia
52 Episkopou ChrisanthouParks & Nature
Samaria Gorge
I-Lake Kournas
the only natural lake of fresh water in Crete
Nearly 20 hectares of land are waiting to welcome you, full of fruit trees from all over the world, herbs, medicinal and ornamental plants in a park different from others, where the land’s formation and the region’s microclimate make it a paradise for hundreds of plants and animals!
In the midst of this colorful and vivid landscape stands a burnt centennial olive tree, a memorial and a reference to the dismal fires of 2003, the park’s history and origin.
more: www.botanical-park.com
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Botanical Park & Gardens Of Crete
Eparchiaki Odos Chanion-OmalouNearly 20 hectares of land are waiting to welcome you, full of fruit trees from all over the world, herbs, medicinal and ornamental plants in a park different from others, where the land’s formation and the region’s microclimate make it a paradise for hundreds of plants and animals!
In the midst of this colorful and vivid landscape stands a burnt centennial olive tree, a memorial and a reference to the dismal fires of 2003, the park’s history and origin.
more: www.botanical-park.com
The Gorge of Therisso (named also Eleftherios Venizelos) is located near the city of Chania. You can go there by car. The main gorge is six kilometers long. The vertical cliffs are impressive and the lush vegetation has nothing to envy of the other Chania Gorges. The place deserves a visit, even with a vehicle, cobined with a visit in the historical beautiful village of Therisso, that is built at the foot of the White Mountains at an altitude of 580 meters, just 15 kilometers from the city of Chania. A visit here is something that will remain unforgettable to every visitor.
more: goo.gl/2TS5Wd
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Therisos gorge
Vasiliou PoulakaThe Gorge of Therisso (named also Eleftherios Venizelos) is located near the city of Chania. You can go there by car. The main gorge is six kilometers long. The vertical cliffs are impressive and the lush vegetation has nothing to envy of the other Chania Gorges. The place deserves a visit, even with a vehicle, cobined with a visit in the historical beautiful village of Therisso, that is built at the foot of the White Mountains at an altitude of 580 meters, just 15 kilometers from the city of Chania. A visit here is something that will remain unforgettable to every visitor.
more: goo.gl/2TS5Wd
The Municipal Garden of Chania (map) was designed in 1870, during the Turkish occupation, by Reouf Pasha. It now hosts many types of trees, shrubs, fruit-bearing and ornamental plants, as well as a small zoo with animals from cretan fauna, including the famous kri-kri, the cretan feral goat. On its huge premises you will also find the public children’s library, the public cinema and a municipal cafe. On the northeast corner of the Public Garden began in 1924 the construction of the Clock Tower of the Garden. In 1936, the building that hosts until today the “Garden Cafe” was built. It is a historical place, as it was frequented by celebrities such as Eleftherios Venizelos and Nikos Kazantzakis.
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Umnqophiso Wetolika
Igoumenou GavriilThe Municipal Garden of Chania (map) was designed in 1870, during the Turkish occupation, by Reouf Pasha. It now hosts many types of trees, shrubs, fruit-bearing and ornamental plants, as well as a small zoo with animals from cretan fauna, including the famous kri-kri, the cretan feral goat. On its huge premises you will also find the public children’s library, the public cinema and a municipal cafe. On the northeast corner of the Public Garden began in 1924 the construction of the Clock Tower of the Garden. In 1936, the building that hosts until today the “Garden Cafe” was built. It is a historical place, as it was frequented by celebrities such as Eleftherios Venizelos and Nikos Kazantzakis.
Ipaki yomxhaso nothando
61 Andrea Papandreoua peaceful place in the heart of the city
This small lake hosts the largest variety of aquatic plants in Crete, but also hosts very important species of fauna, such as rare species of ferns and frogs. Moreover, the lake is a shelter for many migratory and non-migratory birds. The ecological significance of Ayia is reflected in the fact that it is protected by international laws. (cretanbeaches.com)
There are two cafes on the shores of the lake, from where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the natural landscape and the many kinds of birds that visit the lake every year.
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Lake Agias
This small lake hosts the largest variety of aquatic plants in Crete, but also hosts very important species of fauna, such as rare species of ferns and frogs. Moreover, the lake is a shelter for many migratory and non-migratory birds. The ecological significance of Ayia is reflected in the fact that it is protected by international laws. (cretanbeaches.com)
There are two cafes on the shores of the lake, from where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the natural landscape and the many kinds of birds that visit the lake every year.
Food Scene
Αερικό - Aeriko
18 Sourmelis old harbor - sea view
Aeriko Cafe-Bar
4 Akti Tompazi old harbor - sea view
So sweet
18 Isodionhandmade tasteful sweets and coffee
A place where locals use to eat breakfast, located in the city center, they only serve one product, a cheese-pie like pastry with sugar and cinamon ("mpougatsa" in greek), and greek/turkish coffee, but the locals love it. We suggest that you try it once.
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Bougatsa Iordanis
24 ApokoronouA place where locals use to eat breakfast, located in the city center, they only serve one product, a cheese-pie like pastry with sugar and cinamon ("mpougatsa" in greek), and greek/turkish coffee, but the locals love it. We suggest that you try it once.
A place where locals use to eat breakfast, located in the city center, they only serve one product, a cheese-pie like pastry with sugar and cinamon ("mpougatsa" in greek), and greek/turkish coffee, but the locals love it. We suggest that you try it once.
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bougatsa Chania
37 ApokoronouA place where locals use to eat breakfast, located in the city center, they only serve one product, a cheese-pie like pastry with sugar and cinamon ("mpougatsa" in greek), and greek/turkish coffee, but the locals love it. We suggest that you try it once.
To Stachi
5 Epimenidoulocal traditional Vegetarian & Vegan cuisine
Inomagirio
58 PolichronidiAris’ hash house: home cooked greek meals, close to the house (lunch only).
ο Πειναλέων
86 Eleftheriou Venizeloufamily restaurant really close to the house (may be closed during summer)
Blue Restaurant
142 El. Venizeloucooked food and cretan dishes with nice sea view
Το Κεμπαπτζιδικο στα σκαλακια της Αγορας
28 Tsouderonsmall but beautifull kebab place with jazz music
Pitses Mple
Dagklipizzeria and café in an pituresque alley
Mesogiako Restaurant
32 Chatzimichali NtalianiKouzina Epe restaurant: greek and cretan dishes, cassarol-type food, nice environment. (only lunch, closed on Sundays)
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Kousina LTD
Αρ.2 DaskalogianniKouzina Epe restaurant: greek and cretan dishes, cassarol-type food, nice environment. (only lunch, closed on Sundays)
tranditional cretan dishes cooked in the wood oven (mostly meat menu - open every day at 6:00pm).
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Chrisostomos
και Ikaroutranditional cretan dishes cooked in the wood oven (mostly meat menu - open every day at 6:00pm).
a former Turkish public bath (“Hamam”) turned into a beautiful restaurant with a mix of turkish, arabic and cretan cuisines
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Tamam
a former Turkish public bath (“Hamam”) turned into a beautiful restaurant with a mix of turkish, arabic and cretan cuisines
seafood and sea view (old harbor), don't miss the shrimp risotto
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Glossitses
Akti Enoseosseafood and sea view (old harbor), don't miss the shrimp risotto
mostly fish menu, located by the sea in a very special area of the city called Tampakaria. (Open daily from 7:30pm, Sundays & celebrations from 12.30pm)
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Thalassino Ageri
mostly fish menu, located by the sea in a very special area of the city called Tampakaria. (Open daily from 7:30pm, Sundays & celebrations from 12.30pm)
excellent cretan traditional food in a very pleasant environment, a must-visit after swimming in Balos or Falassarna
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Gramboussa Restaurant
1 Emmanouil Diktakiexcellent cretan traditional food in a very pleasant environment, a must-visit after swimming in Balos or Falassarna
A 21km drive to a cozy family tavern, that serves traditional organic cretan food with raw materials coming straight out of Stelios’ (the owner) garden and farm. They are slow cooked in the wood oven and wood stove, and their taste will surely compesate you for the distance. It only serves lunch until late afternoon, and you probably need to make a reservation. Live music on Saturdays. Highly recommended!
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ΝΤΟΥΝΙΑΣ-ΠΑΡΑΔΟΣΙΑΚΟ ΓΑΣΤΡΟΝΟΜΙΚΟ ΚΕΝΤΡΟ ΚΡΗΤΙΚΗΣ ΔΙΑΤΡΟΦΗΣ
KeramionA 21km drive to a cozy family tavern, that serves traditional organic cretan food with raw materials coming straight out of Stelios’ (the owner) garden and farm. They are slow cooked in the wood oven and wood stove, and their taste will surely compesate you for the distance. It only serves lunch until late afternoon, and you probably need to make a reservation. Live music on Saturdays. Highly recommended!
Every single plate we have tasted in this beautiful restaurant in Potie street was delicious! Apart from that, it is also a deli shop, with a variety of cheeses and deli meats (like Pastirma) to choose from.
ALEXANDRINO
48 PotieEvery single plate we have tasted in this beautiful restaurant in Potie street was delicious! Apart from that, it is also a deli shop, with a variety of cheeses and deli meats (like Pastirma) to choose from.
if you visit the beaches of Palaiochora, don’t omit to visit this former school-house that is now turned into a cosy café and taverna with delicious traditional dishes and a great view.
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Sto Scolio - Cafe/Snack
if you visit the beaches of Palaiochora, don’t omit to visit this former school-house that is now turned into a cosy café and taverna with delicious traditional dishes and a great view.
"meze" restaurant with a friendly atmosphere, whose big courtyard meets the seafront and overlooks the Cretan sea. Very close to the house and just in front of the sea.
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Machalas
2 Spartis"meze" restaurant with a friendly atmosphere, whose big courtyard meets the seafront and overlooks the Cretan sea. Very close to the house and just in front of the sea.
the best souvlaki in town, try also the “pita with mushroom”
(“σ’ αναμμένα κάρβουνα” in greek - meaning “barbeque on fire” or “restless” figuratively)
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Se anammena karvouna
20 Chatzimichali Giannarithe best souvlaki in town, try also the “pita with mushroom”
(“σ’ αναμμένα κάρβουνα” in greek - meaning “barbeque on fire” or “restless” figuratively)
Sightseeing
milti-cultural picturesque square surrounded by a church with both orthodox and muslim elements, a catholic venetian church that is now used as a gallery, a traditional "Dali-friendly" cafe, a bar, a bakery and a restaurant with both cretan and ethnic cuisine
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Splantzia Square
5 Rousou Vourdoumpamilti-cultural picturesque square surrounded by a church with both orthodox and muslim elements, a catholic venetian church that is now used as a gallery, a traditional "Dali-friendly" cafe, a bar, a bakery and a restaurant with both cretan and ethnic cuisine
picturesque alley with bars and restaurants
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Chatzimichali Ntaliani
Chatzimichali Ntalianipicturesque alley with bars and restaurants
Theotokopoulou
Theotokopouloupicturesque alley with cute café-bars, restaurants and shops
Iziko lezokuHlalahlana zeChania
St ChalidonThe village "Kandanos" is one of the many villages that was entirely burn and destroyed by nazi soldiers during World War II as in retaliation for the armed resistance shown by the residents with the help of the inhabitants of the neighboring villages. At the central square of the village there is a sign, placed by the nazis, proclaiming: "Here stood Kandanos, destroyed in retribution for the murder of 25 German soldiers, never to be rebuilt again".
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Kandanos
The village "Kandanos" is one of the many villages that was entirely burn and destroyed by nazi soldiers during World War II as in retaliation for the armed resistance shown by the residents with the help of the inhabitants of the neighboring villages. At the central square of the village there is a sign, placed by the nazis, proclaiming: "Here stood Kandanos, destroyed in retribution for the murder of 25 German soldiers, never to be rebuilt again".
The museum is housed in a traditional building in Ano Vouves, a mountainous village of Platanias. In its halls you can see all the details of the life of the inhabitants of the wider area regarding the olive tree, such as the planting, soil cultivation, pruning, the gathering of the precious fruit, storing, transportation to the oil mill and the elision of the fruit. The Museum is also located next to the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves, the oldest olive tree in the world.
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Olive Tree Museum of Vouves
The museum is housed in a traditional building in Ano Vouves, a mountainous village of Platanias. In its halls you can see all the details of the life of the inhabitants of the wider area regarding the olive tree, such as the planting, soil cultivation, pruning, the gathering of the precious fruit, storing, transportation to the oil mill and the elision of the fruit. The Museum is also located next to the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves, the oldest olive tree in the world.
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Α historical village of Chania, which played an important role in the various revolutionary movements of Crete in the 19th century. The route to the village passes through a gorge where natural beauty is wonderful.
The Museum of National Resistance is located in the village Theriso and includes rich photographic material from the period of the National Resistance of 1941-1945. The Museum includes weapons and heirlooms of fighters as well as various objects and clippings of newspapers of that period.
You can also find traditional taverns, with cretan cuisine.
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Theriso
Α historical village of Chania, which played an important role in the various revolutionary movements of Crete in the 19th century. The route to the village passes through a gorge where natural beauty is wonderful.
The Museum of National Resistance is located in the village Theriso and includes rich photographic material from the period of the National Resistance of 1941-1945. The Museum includes weapons and heirlooms of fighters as well as various objects and clippings of newspapers of that period.
You can also find traditional taverns, with cretan cuisine.
Folklore Museum of Chania – Cretan House: located at the centre of the old city of Chania, in Halidon Street, next to the Catholic church. It includes folklore and traditional exhibits that allow the visitor to have a representative picture of the way of life of older residents of island during the 18th and 19th century.
more: www.chaniatourism.com/see-do/museums.html
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Folklore Museum of Chania
46 ChalidonFolklore Museum of Chania – Cretan House: located at the centre of the old city of Chania, in Halidon Street, next to the Catholic church. It includes folklore and traditional exhibits that allow the visitor to have a representative picture of the way of life of older residents of island during the 18th and 19th century.
more: www.chaniatourism.com/see-do/museums.html
Find information about the museums in Chania in municipality's official tourist portal: www.chaniatourism.com/see-do/museums.html
or download the app: www.chaniatourism.com/the-official-chania-city-guide-app.html
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Chania
Find information about the museums in Chania in municipality's official tourist portal: www.chaniatourism.com/see-do/museums.html
or download the app: www.chaniatourism.com/the-official-chania-city-guide-app.html
The fortress Revellino del Porto on the northwest side of the port of Chania was constructed by Venetians to prevent any enemy danger for the port. Its construction began in 1610 and completed a few years before the fall of the city in Turks in 1645.
more: www.chaniatourism.com/see-do/archaeological-sites-historical-monuments/63-firka-fortress.html
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Firka Castle
Akti KountouriotiThe fortress Revellino del Porto on the northwest side of the port of Chania was constructed by Venetians to prevent any enemy danger for the port. Its construction began in 1610 and completed a few years before the fall of the city in Turks in 1645.
more: www.chaniatourism.com/see-do/archaeological-sites-historical-monuments/63-firka-fortress.html
The Egyptian Lighthouse, which is one of the oldest in the world, prevails in the old Port of Chania. The sea-tossed stone lighthouse that is located at the edge of the breakwater, is not only the “guard” of the old Venetian port, but also its most famous jewel. Once a year, it opens for the public and you can visit it as part of a guided tour organized by the municipality of Chania and the Archaeological service.
more: www.chaniatourism.com/see-do/archaeological-sites-historical-monuments/68-the-egyptian-lighthouse.html
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Chania Lighthouse
The Egyptian Lighthouse, which is one of the oldest in the world, prevails in the old Port of Chania. The sea-tossed stone lighthouse that is located at the edge of the breakwater, is not only the “guard” of the old Venetian port, but also its most famous jewel. Once a year, it opens for the public and you can visit it as part of a guided tour organized by the municipality of Chania and the Archaeological service.
more: www.chaniatourism.com/see-do/archaeological-sites-historical-monuments/68-the-egyptian-lighthouse.html
Maritime Museum - Museum of Ancient and Traditional Shipbuilding. The representation of the Minoan ship "Minoa" of 16th-15th century BC that was launched in December 2003 and in 2004 made its maiden trip from Chania to Piraeus, accompanying the Olympic flame that was moved by the Athenian Trireme in the last part of the route, and boating events and celebrations of Naval Week. The ship belongs to the nearby Naval Museum.
more:
www.mar-mus-crete.gr/index.php/en/
&
www.cretanbeaches.com/en/history-of-crete/museums/historical-museums-and-collections/museum-of-ancient-and-traditional-shipbuilding
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Museum of Ancient Shipbuilding
Maritime Museum - Museum of Ancient and Traditional Shipbuilding. The representation of the Minoan ship "Minoa" of 16th-15th century BC that was launched in December 2003 and in 2004 made its maiden trip from Chania to Piraeus, accompanying the Olympic flame that was moved by the Athenian Trireme in the last part of the route, and boating events and celebrations of Naval Week. The ship belongs to the nearby Naval Museum.
more:
www.mar-mus-crete.gr/index.php/en/
&
www.cretanbeaches.com/en/history-of-crete/museums/historical-museums-and-collections/museum-of-ancient-and-traditional-shipbuilding
Tabakaria, situated in the rocky eastern region of Chania, is the district where, since the early 19th century, the tanneries for processing leather were located. It is a very atmospheric region, an architectural monument of the industrial age. You can have a walk, or ride a bicycle, among the old, atmospheric tanneries and reach right after the small church of Holy Sunday where you can enjoy the most beautiful sunset by the sea. Relaxing at "Studio Oxo Nou" with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, or having dinner at "Thalassino Ageri" is highly recommended.
more: greece.terrabook.com/chania/page/tabakaria-tanneries & www.chaniatourism.com/routes-in-chania/18-route-2.html
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Tabakaria District
17 VivilakiTabakaria, situated in the rocky eastern region of Chania, is the district where, since the early 19th century, the tanneries for processing leather were located. It is a very atmospheric region, an architectural monument of the industrial age. You can have a walk, or ride a bicycle, among the old, atmospheric tanneries and reach right after the small church of Holy Sunday where you can enjoy the most beautiful sunset by the sea. Relaxing at "Studio Oxo Nou" with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, or having dinner at "Thalassino Ageri" is highly recommended.
more: greece.terrabook.com/chania/page/tabakaria-tanneries & www.chaniatourism.com/routes-in-chania/18-route-2.html
Olive and Oil Museum / Dermitzaki Folklore Collection
Eparchiaki Odos Alikianou-SkonizouArts & Culture
Municipal Art Gallery
98 ChalidonKAM Center of Mediterranean Architecture
Πλατεια Γεωργιου ΚατεχακηEntertainment & Activities
Cinema Garden
63 Andrea PapandreouMunicipal Open Air Theatre
wine tasting tour | www.manousakiswinery.com/wineries-tours-chania-crete.php?ID=Tours-Winery-Chania-Crete
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Manousakis Winery
wine tasting tour | www.manousakiswinery.com/wineries-tours-chania-crete.php?ID=Tours-Winery-Chania-Crete
Winery Dourakis
Apokoronouwine tasting tour | dourakiswinery.gr/book-a-tour
Open Air Movie Theater Attikon
118 El. VenizelouOpen-air movie theater
Drinks & Nightlife
Bazaki
69 Pl. Agorasunique
Ababa Bar
12 IsodionCafé & pub
Το μοναστήρι του καρόλου
22 Chatzimichali Ntalianijazz, swing, blues, nice atmosphere, one of the local’s favorite.
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Fagotto Jazz Bar Chania
16 Aggeloujazz, swing, blues, nice atmosphere, one of the local’s favorite.
this open air bar is housed in the ruins of the old Jewish synagogue.
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Sinagogi Bar
Parodos Kondilakithis open air bar is housed in the ruins of the old Jewish synagogue.
inspired cocktails, refreshing drinks, cretan beers, chill music and friendly, smilling stuff in a cozy and elegant environment that smells summer
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Kross coffee roasters
1 Nearchouinspired cocktails, refreshing drinks, cretan beers, chill music and friendly, smilling stuff in a cozy and elegant environment that smells summer
friendly café-bar, cycle hire and workshop with a very interesting selection of beers
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Ride Cycle Culture Cafe
52 Daskalogiannifriendly café-bar, cycle hire and workshop with a very interesting selection of beers