The Municipal market of Chania is more than a century old and it is housed probably in the most beautiful building in the city. It was formerly the largest source of shopping for the locals, as it hosted fish-shops, butcher […]
Municipal Garden – Park of Peace and Friendship
The Municipal Garden and the Park of Peace and Friendship are the only green spaces inside the city. They are two beautiful and well-kept spaces that offer many breaths of fresh air and quiet. The Municipal Garden, with the old […]
Splantzia Square
Close to Koum Kapi, on the east side of the old town, there is the Splantzia Square. The square was once the center of the city and was known as the “Turkish neighborhood”. There you will also find the Venetian […]
Topolia Gorge
On the way to Elafonisi, do not miss out on visiting the Topolia Gorge, starting at the homonymous village and ending at the village Koutsomatados. Although it is just 1.5km long, you will need at least one hour to cross […]
Stivanadika
In Skridlof street, behind the Municipal market you will find the famous Stivanadika. The location was named after the “stivania”, namely the tall boots of the male Cretan traditional costume. Nowadays, only a few stivania shops have remained in the […]
Venizelos Family Home and Graves
In one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chania, the Chalepa area, you will find the home of the charismatic politician Eleftherios Venizelos. The house today hosts the National Institute for Research and Studies “Eleftherios K. Venizelos” and it is […]
Koum Kapi
If you are looking for a quiet, seafront location in the city, visit Koum Kapi. It is located outside of the eastern walls of the old town, while it owes its name to the Sand Gate (Kum Kapisi), located at […]
Diving
The Oceanis Dive Center provides the option of easy and safe diving in the wonderful seabed of Chania, offering a unique life experience. It is just 20 minutes away from Chania, in Kolymbari and provides lots of options (snorkeling, scuba […]
Cretan Cuisine Lessons
The world famous Cretan cuisine could not be missing from our program. It is accessible by almost everyone, as it contains dozens of vegetarian dishes, traditional foods with meat and countless options for fish. Our contact with the Cretan cuisine […]
Apokoronas
The region of Apokoronas offers itself for a special daily trip that you simply must not miss. It is located next to the city of Chania and it is consisted of 75 picturesque villages, lost in the mountains, perched on […]