Guidebook for Chania by Lemon Tree Garden House
Food Scene
Tamam
Cretan - Turkish cusine , needs reservation in advance .
Apostolis Restaurant
10 Akti EnoseosThe best fish dishes in Chania
Kariatis Restaurant
Ideal for vegan
Serenissima Boutique Hotel
4 Skoufon Excellent view
Koukouvagia - Coffee House
Excellent view , excellent cakes & sweet dishes!
Mylos Restaurant
270 PEO Kissamou ChanionNice traditional food , good atmosphere
Drinks & Nightlife
Fagotto Jazz Bar Chania
16 AggelouPALACE ALL DAY BAR - RESTAURANT
Nice drinks & food , Chania's most well know night hot spot!
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PALLAS
Akti TompaziPALACE ALL DAY BAR - RESTAURANT
Nice drinks & food , Chania's most well know night hot spot!
Sinagogi Bar
Parodos KondilakiSYNAGOGUE BAR / Nice coctails, good abience!
Arts & Culture
Museu Arqueològic de Chania
St Chalidon CHANIA ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Maritime Museum of Crete
14-16 Defkalionos NAUTICAL MUSEUM OF CRETE
Mesquita Kucuk Hasan
18 Sourmelis TZAMI KIOUTSOUK HASAN
GALLERY
HOUSE OF ELEFTHERIOS VENIZELOS
Eleftherios Kyriakou Venizelos was an eminent Greek leader of the Greek national liberation movement and a charismatic statesman of the early 20th century remembered for his promotion of liberal-democratic policies
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Estatua d'Eleftherios Venizelos
Platia Elenas Venizelou HOUSE OF ELEFTHERIOS VENIZELOS
Eleftherios Kyriakou Venizelos was an eminent Greek leader of the Greek national liberation movement and a charismatic statesman of the early 20th century remembered for his promotion of liberal-democratic policies
KNOSSOS PALACE IN HERAKLION
The archaeological site of Knossos is sited 5 km southeast of the city of Iraklion.
There is evidence that this location was inhabited during the neolithic times (6000 B.C.) . On the ruins of the neolithic settlement was built the first Minoan palace (1900 B.C.) where the dynasty of Minos ruled.
This was destroyed in 1700 B.C and a new palace built in its place.
The palace covered an area of 22,000sq.m, it was multi- storeyed and had an intricate plan. Due to this fact the Palace is connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur.
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Palau de Cnosos
8 Φειδίου KNOSSOS PALACE IN HERAKLION
The archaeological site of Knossos is sited 5 km southeast of the city of Iraklion.
There is evidence that this location was inhabited during the neolithic times (6000 B.C.) . On the ruins of the neolithic settlement was built the first Minoan palace (1900 B.C.) where the dynasty of Minos ruled.
This was destroyed in 1700 B.C and a new palace built in its place.
The palace covered an area of 22,000sq.m, it was multi- storeyed and had an intricate plan. Due to this fact the Palace is connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur.
Museu Arqueològic d'Heraklion
1 ChatzidakiHERAKLION ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Sightseeing
Since Ottoman Turks conquested the city of Chania, they are settled on the east part of the city, in districts of Kasteli and Splanzia, while Christians are mainly concentrated on the western side of the city, in the district of Topanas.
The district of Splantzia is located southeast of the Kasteli hill and during the Ottoman rule this was the Turkish neighbourhood of the town of Chania. Central square of the district was the homonymous Splantzia square (current 1821 square), that was for the Turks what the Sintrivani square was for the Christians.
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Splanzia
20 DaskalogianniSince Ottoman Turks conquested the city of Chania, they are settled on the east part of the city, in districts of Kasteli and Splanzia, while Christians are mainly concentrated on the western side of the city, in the district of Topanas.
The district of Splantzia is located southeast of the Kasteli hill and during the Ottoman rule this was the Turkish neighbourhood of the town of Chania. Central square of the district was the homonymous Splantzia square (current 1821 square), that was for the Turks what the Sintrivani square was for the Christians.
Crete’s only remaining synagogue (dating from the 15th century) was badly damaged in WWII and reopened in 1999. It sports a mikve (ritual bath), tombs of rabbis and a memorial to the local Jews killed by the Nazis. Today it serves a small congregation and is open to visitors. Find it on a small lane accessible only from Kondylaki street.
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Etz Hayyim Synagogue
Parodos Kondilaki Crete’s only remaining synagogue (dating from the 15th century) was badly damaged in WWII and reopened in 1999. It sports a mikve (ritual bath), tombs of rabbis and a memorial to the local Jews killed by the Nazis. Today it serves a small congregation and is open to visitors. Find it on a small lane accessible only from Kondylaki street.
LIGHTHOUSE OF CHANIA
Its original construction is placed between 1320 and 1355; however, later on, between 1353 and 1364 it was abandoned, being too shallow and overly exposed to the strong northern and western winds. From then on, the port of Heraklion, which was bigger, was upgraded as the most important one in Crete. The decline of the port of Chaniacontinued with the fall of the city to the Turks (1645), since the conquerors did not involve themselves in its maintenance or repair. Finally it was Muhammad Ali, the viceroy of Egypt who realized the importance of the port to local economy; for that reason, he repaired the pier and conducted dredging works.
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Faro
LIGHTHOUSE OF CHANIA
Its original construction is placed between 1320 and 1355; however, later on, between 1353 and 1364 it was abandoned, being too shallow and overly exposed to the strong northern and western winds. From then on, the port of Heraklion, which was bigger, was upgraded as the most important one in Crete. The decline of the port of Chaniacontinued with the fall of the city to the Turks (1645), since the conquerors did not involve themselves in its maintenance or repair. Finally it was Muhammad Ali, the viceroy of Egypt who realized the importance of the port to local economy; for that reason, he repaired the pier and conducted dredging works.
Parks & Nature
Parc Botànic i Jardins de Creta
Eparchiaki Odos Chanion-OmalouSAMARIA GORGE
LONGEST GORGE IN EUROPE
White Mountains’ National Park is the only national park in Crete. It centres around the Samariá gorge, at an altitude of 1,200m and continues down to Ayia Rouméli, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding slopes and a number of smaller gorges branching off from it, Samaria Gorge forms the whole of the area designated as a national park, a status that offers protection to over 450 species of plant and animal, 70 of which are endemic to Crete. In the prefecture of Chania (also written “Hania”), the Samaria gorge is the longest in Europe (total length 16km), and one of the most impressive gorges in Greece. It starts from Xylóskal
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Samaria Gorge
SAMARIA GORGE
LONGEST GORGE IN EUROPE
White Mountains’ National Park is the only national park in Crete. It centres around the Samariá gorge, at an altitude of 1,200m and continues down to Ayia Rouméli, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding slopes and a number of smaller gorges branching off from it, Samaria Gorge forms the whole of the area designated as a national park, a status that offers protection to over 450 species of plant and animal, 70 of which are endemic to Crete. In the prefecture of Chania (also written “Hania”), the Samaria gorge is the longest in Europe (total length 16km), and one of the most impressive gorges in Greece. It starts from Xylóskal
Phalasarna
FALASSARNA BEACH
NOT TO BE MISSED !
GREAT SUNSET !
Elafonisi
ELAFONISI & KEDRODASOS BEACH
BOTH BEAUTIFUL , NOT TO BE MISSED!
Sandy Beach
SANDY BEACH
ON THE SOUTHERN PART OF CHANIA
DON'T MISS IT!
Krios Beach
KRIOS BEACH
WILD BEAYTIFUL BEACH ON THE SOUTHERN PART OF CHANIA
LOUTRO BEACH / AREA
SOUTH OF CHANIA
ACCESSIBLE ONLY BY BOAT FROM SFAKIA OR PALEOCHORA
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Loutro
LOUTRO BEACH / AREA
SOUTH OF CHANIA
ACCESSIBLE ONLY BY BOAT FROM SFAKIA OR PALEOCHORA
Sougia
SOUGIA BEACH/AREA
SOUTH OF CHANIA
Costa Costa
Nice Beach Bar
Cabana Mare Beach Resort
Triopetra
TRIOPETRA BEACH / SOUTH OF RETHYMNON
ON OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACH IN CRETE !
POSSIBILITY TO ARRIVE BY CAR(+WALDIKG) OR BY BOAT!
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Platja de Balos
ON OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACH IN CRETE !
POSSIBILITY TO ARRIVE BY CAR(+WALDIKG) OR BY BOAT!
Entertainment & Activities
Iraklio
Essentials
General Hospital St. George