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“Book a Deluxe Sea-View room; huge breakfast with Prosecco and Bloody Mary bar; rooftop cocktails at sunset; direct sea access”
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Aulūs Chania, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Scenic old Venetian harbour; the stone arches by the sea make a great photo corner. Windy days bring rough sea.”
Romi Travel
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Koules Fortress
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.
Agora Luxury Apartments
Stunning renovated all-wood ground-floor apartment on a side street near the main boulevard, ~$95 a night for two; the bed is pampering.
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
Calma Luxury Villas
Two new villas (130 sqm + 120 sqm outdoors, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8) in Sisi between Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos; welcome package includes airport transfer, breakfast basket, stocked fridge and hot pizza on arrival. Pool water is pleasantly warm.
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.
Peskesi
Authentic farm-to-table Cretan food in a beautiful courtyard: stuffed vine leaves €7.5, cheese-stuffed zucchini flowers €7.8; free little dessert at the end.
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.
Matala Beach
Amazing water colour; they caught an unusually calm day — it can get windy here.
Acro Suites
Adults only: cave suites carved into the cliff with private pools over the sea; holds a Michelin Key.
Athina Apartment Heraklion
Cute ground-floor studio (bed, kitchen, bathroom in one space) 5 min walk from the centre, ~$68 a night for two; hosts have no Instagram — DM her for the link.
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.
Frankly Cafe
Cute café with a Clark Gable mural: avocado toast with poached egg €6, cappuccino €3.
Heraklion Old Town
Wander the alleys and also the side neighbourhoods most tourists skip - Venetian houses with turquoise shutters.
MARE Heraklion Riviera
Great café with a sea view — order the crepe filled with chocolate, white chocolate and ice cream.
Matala Caves
The cliffside caves where hippies and flower children slept in the 60s–70s — 'simply crazy' to see up close.
Think Tank Specialty Coffee
Great breakfasts: spinach-cheese omelette €5.50, bagel with scrambled egg €5.5, freddo €3.5. Sit at the street-facing counter.
Kalypso Beach
Small, very special strip with turquoise water and a fun beach bar.
Koules Fortress
Scenic old Venetian harbour; the stone arches by the sea make a great photo corner. Windy days bring rough sea.
Miramare by the Sea
Feels like a resort - 50 m from the beach, clean, spacious and nicely designed; rent a car to explore Crete's beaches and villages.
Sailing Club of Chania
Stunning views over the Venetian harbour and magical sunsets; food is excellent too — Greek salad, burger with potato wedges.
Skinaria Beach
For lovers of crystal-clear water — you'll fall in love with this beach.
Koukouvagia
Hilltop café with a panoramic view over Chania and the bay; go at sunset and stay for the city lights
Sissi Bay
Sweet little town — bars and restaurants line the port, walkable from the villas in the evening.
Boho Beach Bar
Beach bar with snacks, cocktails and shakes — sit on the beanbags right in front of the sea.
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.
Heraklion Market 1866 Street
Main avenue is touristy souvenir shops — turn into the side alleys for authentic tavernas and the fresh fish lane (fish €7-10/kg).
Kipos Cafe
Founded in 1870 inside Chania's Municipal Garden — old-world design and great atmosphere; good first stop in town.
Knossos Palace
Looks beautiful but was packed with tourists - they gave up at the parking lot; go early to avoid crowds.
Küçük Hasan Pasha Mosque
The orange domed mosque on the harbour quay — the landmark of Chania's waterfront.
Morosini Fountain
Famous city-centre fountain surrounded by alleys and brand shops — good base for a shopping stroll.
ÓROS Resort
Golden-sand beach close to Rethymno nightlife; private pools facing the horizon.
Sisi
Charming little town between Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos.
StrEAT food
Cute food truck right at the entrance to the town, with mountain views around.
Venetian Loggia
Walk through the arched marble courtyard of the city hall — beautiful Venetian architecture.
Cabana Mare Beach Club
Big palm-lined pool with cabana beds, sea view and a live DJ
Agios Minas Cathedral
Sights · cathedral
Agios Titos Church
Old stone church with bells in the middle of the old town walk.
Chania Lighthouse
Sights · lighthouse
Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis
Other · airport
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