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“Reachable only by a 20-min boat from Chora Sfakion (~€10 return) or a long walk; tavernas on the water, don't miss sfakiani pita.”
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Loutro
“Departure point for the short boat ride to Loutro.”
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Chora Sfakion
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Chania Old Venetian Harbour
One of Crete's prettiest cities — endless colourful alleys to get lost in, a shopping street, and a stunning Venetian harbour; paradise for photographers.
Agia Lake
Under 20 min from Chania: swans, ducks and birds with a marked trail along the lake, snowy White Mountains behind — great with small kids; a sweet lakeside café nearby.
Aulūs Chania, Curio Collection by Hilton
Book a Deluxe Sea-View room; huge breakfast with Prosecco and Bloody Mary bar; rooftop cocktails at sunset; direct sea access
Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa
Family-run boutique hotel in the Old Town alleys; ask for the suite with the jacuzzi tub, star-fibre ceiling and terrace over the old harbour.
Mesostrato
Right below the Elia hotel on Zampeliou; order the potato-zucchini-cheese pie and the local gemista. Mains around €6-13.
Paleochora
About 1h20 drive from Chania — one of the biggest towns in south Crete, sweet alleys and great beaches all around.
Taverna Michalis
Order the tuna tartare with tobiko and the Greek salad with soft mizithra; waterfront tables face the lit lighthouse
The Tanneries Hotel & Spa
Rooms right on the water, heated indoor pool (28°C), hammam and treatment room; breakfast buffet + à la carte — don't miss the Sfakian pie.
Loutro
Reachable only by a 20-min boat from Chora Sfakion (~€10 return) or a long walk; tavernas on the water, don't miss sfakiani pita.
Elafonisi Beach
About a 2-hour drive from Chania; shallow, crystal-clear turquoise water
Elia Fatma
Elia chain has properties in almost every Chania old-town alley at very reasonable prices; ask for the loft room that sleeps four.
Sailing Club of Chania
Stunning views over the Venetian harbour and magical sunsets; food is excellent too — Greek salad, burger with potato wedges.
Koukouvagia
Hilltop café with a panoramic view over Chania and the bay; go at sunset and stay for the city lights
Skala
Brunch, coffee and cocktails right on the sea at Paleochora port — great coffee, served with a spiced homemade cookie.
Chania Municipal Garden
Lovely park in the middle of Chania, home to the historic Kipos Cafe.
Elia Deniz
Pastel-blue room with a balcony over a narrow taverna-lined alley in the Old Town.
Enasma Bistrot
They served a small crème brûlée on the house as soon as we sat down — classic Cretan generosity.
Kipos Cafe
Founded in 1870 inside Chania's Municipal Garden — old-world design and great atmosphere; good first stop in town.
Küçük Hasan Pasha Mosque
The orange domed mosque on the harbour quay — the landmark of Chania's waterfront.
Sweet Water Beach
Reached by boat in the Sfakia area of south Crete, near Loutro.
Cabana Mare Beach Club
Big palm-lined pool with cabana beds, sea view and a live DJ
Chora Sfakion
Departure point for the short boat ride to Loutro.
Blu Voy Loutro
Boat rental in Loutro bay for exploring the turquoise water.
Chania Lighthouse
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Hotel Porto Loutro
Stay in the whitewashed bay village of Loutro, reachable only by boat.
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