Guidebook for Chania
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55 Akti KountouriotiPALLAS
Akti TompaziApostolis Restaurant
10 Akti EnoseosGreat sea food for fish lovers.
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63 Chatzimichali NtalianiThroubi
74-76 Chatzimichali NtalianiArgentina Kapenekis
PEO KolymvariouNAMA
19 Akti TompaziBohème Chania
Welcome to Bohème. The brand new place created in the Old Town of Chania. Our excellent suggestions for culinary delights and tasty searches either you choose to enjoy breakfast, coffee, exquisite food or superb cocktails and drinks, are perfectly combined with the unique place Boheme is located. Built by the Venetians, the building hosting Bohème was part of the cells of the monks of the Monastery of Saint Francis. The plane tree dominating the courtyard and offers us generously its shadow, is about 400 years old and sole witness of the history of the place and the people who lived here. In this place the first Soft drinks factory of Chania "Nectar" was established in the begi
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Bohème Chania
26-28 ChalidonBohème Chania
Welcome to Bohème. The brand new place created in the Old Town of Chania. Our excellent suggestions for culinary delights and tasty searches either you choose to enjoy breakfast, coffee, exquisite food or superb cocktails and drinks, are perfectly combined with the unique place Boheme is located. Built by the Venetians, the building hosting Bohème was part of the cells of the monks of the Monastery of Saint Francis. The plane tree dominating the courtyard and offers us generously its shadow, is about 400 years old and sole witness of the history of the place and the people who lived here. In this place the first Soft drinks factory of Chania "Nectar" was established in the begi
Drinks & Nightlife
A different open garden bar in the heart of the old town of chania with great coctails.
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BARRAKI
3 DrakontopoulonA different open garden bar in the heart of the old town of chania with great coctails.
Arts & Culture
Historical small narrows around the old city , small shops and restaurants. Old city has everything to do and see for all the tastes.
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Porto Veneziano Antigo
8 Agiou MarkouHistorical small narrows around the old city , small shops and restaurants. Old city has everything to do and see for all the tastes.
Museum of Ancient Shipbuilding
Museu Marítimo de Creta
14-16 DefkalionosThe Archaeological Collection of Chania has been housed in various public buildings (the Residency, the Boys’ High School, the Hassan Mosque). Since 1963 it has been housed, albeit temporarily, in the Venetian church of St Francis which once belonged to the Franciscan monks, an important monument of the city.
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Museu Arqueológico de Chania
St ChalidonThe Archaeological Collection of Chania has been housed in various public buildings (the Residency, the Boys’ High School, the Hassan Mosque). Since 1963 it has been housed, albeit temporarily, in the Venetian church of St Francis which once belonged to the Franciscan monks, an important monument of the city.
ne of the most important cities of ancient (7th c. B.C.) western Crete. Aptera was built on a site 15 km. from Chania, south of Souda bay, near the village of Megala Horafia, which had a view of the whole plain of Chania.
The city walls still standing today are reminiscent of the Cyclopean walls of Tiryns and Mycenae. One can also see the remains of a small 1st c. B.C. temple of Demeter, a Roman theatre and the enormous vaulted cisterns of the Roman period – according to one source they were used for grain storage – preserved in excellent condition.
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Aptera
ne of the most important cities of ancient (7th c. B.C.) western Crete. Aptera was built on a site 15 km. from Chania, south of Souda bay, near the village of Megala Horafia, which had a view of the whole plain of Chania.
The city walls still standing today are reminiscent of the Cyclopean walls of Tiryns and Mycenae. One can also see the remains of a small 1st c. B.C. temple of Demeter, a Roman theatre and the enormous vaulted cisterns of the Roman period – according to one source they were used for grain storage – preserved in excellent condition.
In order to protect the small bay near by, from the pirates, it was decided, in 1371, to construct this fortress. It was barely used during the Venetian occupation, and on the eve of the Turkish attack, it was actually abandoned. In 1828 the Cretan rebels occupied the fortress and during the siege that followed, its towers were destroyed.
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Fortaleza de Frangocastelo
In order to protect the small bay near by, from the pirates, it was decided, in 1371, to construct this fortress. It was barely used during the Venetian occupation, and on the eve of the Turkish attack, it was actually abandoned. In 1828 the Cretan rebels occupied the fortress and during the siege that followed, its towers were destroyed.
Parks & Nature
Museum of Faraggi Samarias
Sightseeing
Kournas Lake is the only freshwater lake in Crete. Lake Kournas was known as Lake Koressia in antiquity but later took its current name from the Arabic word for lake.
The lake is in a beautiful landscape, lying in a valley among the hills, about 4 km from Georgioupolis in Chania Prefecture (west Crete).
Lake Kournas is relatively small, with a maximum length of 1,087 m and a maximum breadth of 880 m. It covers an area of 579,000 sq. m. and is generally shallow, 22.5 m at its deepest point, while it lies approximately 20 m above sea level.
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Lago Kournas
Kournas Lake is the only freshwater lake in Crete. Lake Kournas was known as Lake Koressia in antiquity but later took its current name from the Arabic word for lake.
The lake is in a beautiful landscape, lying in a valley among the hills, about 4 km from Georgioupolis in Chania Prefecture (west Crete).
Lake Kournas is relatively small, with a maximum length of 1,087 m and a maximum breadth of 880 m. It covers an area of 579,000 sq. m. and is generally shallow, 22.5 m at its deepest point, while it lies approximately 20 m above sea level.
Fort Firkas is by the Venetian port of Chania. Firkas (military unit) was built in 1629 and is considered a significant historic monument for Crete. In February 16th 1897, the flag of the Great Powers was raised here, pronouncing Crete's autonomy. At the same place, 16 years later, on December 1st 1913, Eleftherios Venizelos witnessed the island's union with the rest of Greece. Today, the fort houses the city's Naval Museum and a small, summer theatre.
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Firka Castle
Akti KountouriotiFort Firkas is by the Venetian port of Chania. Firkas (military unit) was built in 1629 and is considered a significant historic monument for Crete. In February 16th 1897, the flag of the Great Powers was raised here, pronouncing Crete's autonomy. At the same place, 16 years later, on December 1st 1913, Eleftherios Venizelos witnessed the island's union with the rest of Greece. Today, the fort houses the city's Naval Museum and a small, summer theatre.
Surrounded by the beautiful natural habitat of this lovely island of Crete, this stone winery was built lovingly by Andreas Ntourakis, over the years with his own hands, providing the Ntourakis family with a unique identity in this part of Crete.
This enchanting story began in 1988 when Andreas, having qualified as a wine maker (oenologist) in Germany , and also with working experience in wineries in Greece and around the world, decided it was time to return to roots of his family heritage, in this mountainous village of Alicambos near Krapi of Sfakia. Inspired by the beautiful landscapes he would be able to return to nature and cultivate his father’s vineyards and surrounding land to pro
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Winery Dourakis
ApokoronouSurrounded by the beautiful natural habitat of this lovely island of Crete, this stone winery was built lovingly by Andreas Ntourakis, over the years with his own hands, providing the Ntourakis family with a unique identity in this part of Crete.
This enchanting story began in 1988 when Andreas, having qualified as a wine maker (oenologist) in Germany , and also with working experience in wineries in Greece and around the world, decided it was time to return to roots of his family heritage, in this mountainous village of Alicambos near Krapi of Sfakia. Inspired by the beautiful landscapes he would be able to return to nature and cultivate his father’s vineyards and surrounding land to pro
Everything Else
This exotic tiny beach with impeccable emerald waters is one of the best in the area of Chania and we all need to show respect so that it will be enjoyed as the exotic hideout it is.
It is surrounded by huge rocks, though they provide little shade.
As it is rather small, it can easily get overcrowded so try to avoid visiting at weekends and during the peak of the tourist season.
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Praia de Seitan Limania
This exotic tiny beach with impeccable emerald waters is one of the best in the area of Chania and we all need to show respect so that it will be enjoyed as the exotic hideout it is.
It is surrounded by huge rocks, though they provide little shade.
As it is rather small, it can easily get overcrowded so try to avoid visiting at weekends and during the peak of the tourist season.
Entertainment & Activities
Omega Diving Center Chania, is a PADI 5 Star Diving Resort which offers recreational diving and courses for novice and experienced divers maintaining the highest possible standards of diver safety and education.
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Omega Divers | Crete Diving Center
Omega Diving Center Chania, is a PADI 5 Star Diving Resort which offers recreational diving and courses for novice and experienced divers maintaining the highest possible standards of diver safety and education.