Chania, Crete Greece

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Chania, Crete Greece

Beaches West Crete

Not only a beautiful beach but the drive through the mountains, the views and the villages are all worth the trip to Elafonissi Beach. Note it does get very crowded in peak season. Plus you will have to park and walk a little to get down to this protected beach. Look out for the pink coral that is on the shore and do walk or wade across to the island opposite. Wonderful crystal clear cool water. Loads of sunbeds and umbrellas, canteens on the beach plus water sports for the adventurous.
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エラフォニッシ・ビーチ
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Not only a beautiful beach but the drive through the mountains, the views and the villages are all worth the trip to Elafonissi Beach. Note it does get very crowded in peak season. Plus you will have to park and walk a little to get down to this protected beach. Look out for the pink coral that is on the shore and do walk or wade across to the island opposite. Wonderful crystal clear cool water. Loads of sunbeds and umbrellas, canteens on the beach plus water sports for the adventurous.
Lovely Falassarna beach is the beach only 45mins from Chania. Long beach and is the best place to watch the sun dip in the sea. Ample sunbeds and cool bars as well as low key tavernas & canteens are located on the beach.
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Falassarna Beach
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Lovely Falassarna beach is the beach only 45mins from Chania. Long beach and is the best place to watch the sun dip in the sea. Ample sunbeds and cool bars as well as low key tavernas & canteens are located on the beach.
Beautifull lagoon with shells and pink coral, accessible by foot or a short boat trip which means you get to see the Island of Gramvousa as well as Balos Beach.
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グラムヴーサ島のビーチ
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Beautifull lagoon with shells and pink coral, accessible by foot or a short boat trip which means you get to see the Island of Gramvousa as well as Balos Beach.
Sandy cove at the base of the famous mountain where "Zorba the Greek" was filmed. Tavernas and cafes right by the sea. Good snorkelling & can get busy on weekends with locals. It's fairly protected so even if the sea is rough, it is pretty calm swimming in this bay.
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Stavros Beach
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Sandy cove at the base of the famous mountain where "Zorba the Greek" was filmed. Tavernas and cafes right by the sea. Good snorkelling & can get busy on weekends with locals. It's fairly protected so even if the sea is rough, it is pretty calm swimming in this bay.
It's the town beach, just 10min walk from Chania Harbour. Lively with lots of tavernas and cafes right next to the beach. It's a sandy beach, very shallow quite busy as it is the nearest to Chania town. Great for kids with sunbeds & umbrellas.
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Nea Chora Beach
23 Akti Papanikoli
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It's the town beach, just 10min walk from Chania Harbour. Lively with lots of tavernas and cafes right next to the beach. It's a sandy beach, very shallow quite busy as it is the nearest to Chania town. Great for kids with sunbeds & umbrellas.
Sheltered sandy beach, very shallow and good when sea is rough. Canteens along the beach as well. Sunbeds & umbrellas.
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Chrissi Akti
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Sheltered sandy beach, very shallow and good when sea is rough. Canteens along the beach as well. Sunbeds & umbrellas.
Sandy beach, fairly protected, easy entry for small children on the far right, near the harbour. Tavernas & cafes along the beach. Sunbeds & umbrellas to rent as well as a generous area without any. Lovely to watch the ships go in & out of Souda Bay harbour from here too.
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Kalyves
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Sandy beach, fairly protected, easy entry for small children on the far right, near the harbour. Tavernas & cafes along the beach. Sunbeds & umbrellas to rent as well as a generous area without any. Lovely to watch the ships go in & out of Souda Bay harbour from here too.
Long sandy beach with a couple of tavernas on the south coast of Crete.
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Paralia Ligres
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Long sandy beach with a couple of tavernas on the south coast of Crete.
Shallow sandy beach, brilliant for children, great tavernas. Can get busy on weekends with locals.
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マラティビーチ
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Shallow sandy beach, brilliant for children, great tavernas. Can get busy on weekends with locals.
Long 9kms of sandy beach. Currents can be strong.
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Παραλια Γεωργιουπολης
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Long 9kms of sandy beach. Currents can be strong.
Long pebbly beach, generally quiet except weekends cold & clear water.
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スギア・ビーチ
Epar.Od. Chanion - Sougias
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Long pebbly beach, generally quiet except weekends cold & clear water.
Short & narrow, pebbly beach with sunbeds & umbrellas. Topless is not allowed. Gets very busy in July-Aug but is a very unique place to spend the day. Tavernas right on the beautiful sea, white-washed buildings with blue shutters. A special place.
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Loutro
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Short & narrow, pebbly beach with sunbeds & umbrellas. Topless is not allowed. Gets very busy in July-Aug but is a very unique place to spend the day. Tavernas right on the beautiful sea, white-washed buildings with blue shutters. A special place.
Sandy beach, plenty of tavernas, parasalling. Be aware of currents. Very busy in peak season.
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Stalos
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Sandy beach, plenty of tavernas, parasalling. Be aware of currents. Very busy in peak season.
Quiet & pebbly beach with very good fish tavernas. Free sunbeds when you use the tavernas. Beautiful sunsets as well.
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Sfinari Beach
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Quiet & pebbly beach with very good fish tavernas. Free sunbeds when you use the tavernas. Beautiful sunsets as well.
One long fine sandy beach on west side of town & eastern bay is pebbles, which is best when the winds are blowing. Plenty of open space as well as areas with sunbeds & umbrellas. Tavernas & cafes along the coast road that back the beach.
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Palaiochora
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One long fine sandy beach on west side of town & eastern bay is pebbles, which is best when the winds are blowing. Plenty of open space as well as areas with sunbeds & umbrellas. Tavernas & cafes along the coast road that back the beach.
Agii Apostoli Public Beach
Known as Iguana Beach by the locals. Sheltered sandy bay with shallow waters & choice of sunbeds & umbrellas.
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アギイ・アポストリ・ビーチ
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Known as Iguana Beach by the locals. Sheltered sandy bay with shallow waters & choice of sunbeds & umbrellas.

Places to See

Don't miss a trip to Chania harbour, to walk along the water front, sit in a cafe & people watch or just stroll the maze of backstreets which have lots of small shops. At night the lighthouse lights up the horizon and the harbour is reflected in the waters. There is a buzz in the air as cafes & restaurants on the waterfront begin to fill up.
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Chania Harbor View
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Don't miss a trip to Chania harbour, to walk along the water front, sit in a cafe & people watch or just stroll the maze of backstreets which have lots of small shops. At night the lighthouse lights up the horizon and the harbour is reflected in the waters. There is a buzz in the air as cafes & restaurants on the waterfront begin to fill up.
Seeing the ancient site of Knossos with a guide is useful so you know what you are actually looking at. Quite a large site to wander around. It does get quite crowded in high season due to it's popularity so ensure to wear a hat, have sun cream and plenty of water with you for the tour.
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Knossos
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Seeing the ancient site of Knossos with a guide is useful so you know what you are actually looking at. Quite a large site to wander around. It does get quite crowded in high season due to it's popularity so ensure to wear a hat, have sun cream and plenty of water with you for the tour.
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サマリア峡谷国立公園
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Food Scene near Chania

If visiting the Chania area, we feel these places stand out & are worth a visit.
Tres Jolie
A family-run taverna where 'Mum' used to be in the kitchen but now she has help & her son is now in the charge at Leventis & the other at Kosmas in Lower Stalos. Traditional dishes served on the terrace to be when the full moon is up. Try the onion pies ! They have received many awards for their cooking & use only olive oil.
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Leventis Taverna
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A family-run taverna where 'Mum' used to be in the kitchen but now she has help & her son is now in the charge at Leventis & the other at Kosmas in Lower Stalos. Traditional dishes served on the terrace to be when the full moon is up. Try the onion pies ! They have received many awards for their cooking & use only olive oil.
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Ταβερνα Κοσμας
32 PEO Kissamou Chanion
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Sightseeing

Book your excursions for Samaria Gorge, Balos Beach or Elafonissi Beach - all done online with ease.
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Diana's Travel
Str Daskalogianni
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Book your excursions for Samaria Gorge, Balos Beach or Elafonissi Beach - all done online with ease.
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Aptera, Ottoman Fortress
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アギア・ソフィア洞窟
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Food Scenes in Chania Town

Located on the picturesque harbour of Nea Chora. A family style taverna next to the little fishing harbour, so you can sit next to the boats or streetside.
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Manos Taverna
Akti Papanikoli
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Located on the picturesque harbour of Nea Chora. A family style taverna next to the little fishing harbour, so you can sit next to the boats or streetside.
Tucked behind the harbour front this converted Turkish bath has a very cozy atmosphere. Inside seating as well as a few tables outside in the narrow alleyway.
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Tamam
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Tucked behind the harbour front this converted Turkish bath has a very cozy atmosphere. Inside seating as well as a few tables outside in the narrow alleyway.
Super location being right on the Chania harbour - great for sunset time. Great for breakfast, salads, snacks & proper meals, cocktails or coffee. Pricer than the average places.
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PALLAS
Akti Tompazi
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Super location being right on the Chania harbour - great for sunset time. Great for breakfast, salads, snacks & proper meals, cocktails or coffee. Pricer than the average places.
On a smal side street - location isn't anything to write home about , but the food is super.
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Kantouni
19 Selinou
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On a smal side street - location isn't anything to write home about , but the food is super.
Galaktoboureko to die for!
Pérathorákēs
104 Selinou
Galaktoboureko to die for!
This place shouldn't be missed if you love pasta or pizzas, which is their main menu. Fantastic sauces and huge pizzas. Other dished are available - filet in blue cheese sause. Oven baked crepes and tradional cooking from an Italian wood-fired oven! Located behind the costoms in the harbour. Run by an Aglo - Greek couple who give you a warm welcome. A bit more up-market.
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Kariatis Restaurant
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This place shouldn't be missed if you love pasta or pizzas, which is their main menu. Fantastic sauces and huge pizzas. Other dished are available - filet in blue cheese sause. Oven baked crepes and tradional cooking from an Italian wood-fired oven! Located behind the costoms in the harbour. Run by an Aglo - Greek couple who give you a warm welcome. A bit more up-market.
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Τα Χάλκινα
29-30 Akti Tompazi
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Traditional Cretan exprerience, bread & food cooked in the wood oven. Just behind the harbour and very busy with locals. Cozy atmosphere on chilly nights inside & tables outside in summer.
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Chrisostomos
και Ikarou
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Traditional Cretan exprerience, bread & food cooked in the wood oven. Just behind the harbour and very busy with locals. Cozy atmosphere on chilly nights inside & tables outside in summer.
Located out of Chania town & the position near the old tanneries is so unique. Pebble & sand beach is where all the tables are set up and the constant sound of the waves on the shore as you eat is just so relaxing. You park & walk down so quiet from cars and just an awesome place to watch the sunset. Known for their fish menu but that is not only what they serve. Loads of starters and meat grilled as well.
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Thalassino Ageri
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Located out of Chania town & the position near the old tanneries is so unique. Pebble & sand beach is where all the tables are set up and the constant sound of the waves on the shore as you eat is just so relaxing. You park & walk down so quiet from cars and just an awesome place to watch the sunset. Known for their fish menu but that is not only what they serve. Loads of starters and meat grilled as well.
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Periplous Restaurant
25 Vivilaki
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Tucked behind the harbour front this converted Turkish bath has a very cozy atmosphere. Inside seating as well as a few tables outside in the narrow alleyway.
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Portes Restaurant
1 Akti Papanikoli
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Tucked behind the harbour front this converted Turkish bath has a very cozy atmosphere. Inside seating as well as a few tables outside in the narrow alleyway.
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Apostolis Restaurant
10 Akti Enoseos
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Food Scene Gavalochori

Amazing little taverna tucked off the main road. where the sq of the village udes to be. Limited menu, but all just incredibly god, moussaka is fantastic!Tranquil atmosphere with tables on ledges undrerneath the large plane tree with old buildings surrounding with whitewashed walls. They are limited number of fresh dishes & grilled meat.
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Arismarí
28 Epar.Od. Galochoriou-Agiou Pavlou
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Amazing little taverna tucked off the main road. where the sq of the village udes to be. Limited menu, but all just incredibly god, moussaka is fantastic!Tranquil atmosphere with tables on ledges undrerneath the large plane tree with old buildings surrounding with whitewashed walls. They are limited number of fresh dishes & grilled meat.
Monica's delightful little place in the center of Gavalochori offers Cretan dishers & often has live English bands playing in the summer. Hidden garden at the back, very friendly atmosphere.
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Gavalianos Kafenes Monica's Tavern
277 Epar.Od. Almirou-Ksiroterni
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Monica's delightful little place in the center of Gavalochori offers Cretan dishers & often has live English bands playing in the summer. Hidden garden at the back, very friendly atmosphere.
Piperakis Bakery

Food Scene Plaka/Almerida

Located in the village square of Plaka in the area of Apokoronas this tavern offers a variety of traditional Greek dishes, often with a touch of imagination from the chef/owner and local wine. During the summer months the tables spill out onto the road.
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Elpis
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Located in the village square of Plaka in the area of Apokoronas this tavern offers a variety of traditional Greek dishes, often with a touch of imagination from the chef/owner and local wine. During the summer months the tables spill out onto the road.
Seafront taverna.
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Psaros Restaurant
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Seafront taverna.
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Elia & Thyme
14 Epar.Od. Kalivon-Kefalas
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Lagos Taverna
14 Epar.Od. Kalivon-Kefalas
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