Explore Chania
Sightseeing in Chania
The prefecture of Chania and the city of Chania with the Old town and the Venetian harbor constitute a world class popular travel destination. The historical and cultural wealth combined with a natural environment of exceptional beauty and landscape interchange, attracts thousands of visitors every year. The choices are many and unique.
CHRYSSI AKTI (GOLDEN BEACH) -KATO MAKRIS TIHOS-AGIOI APOSTOLI
The popular beach of Chryssi Akti (Golden coast) is found just 500 meters away from THEOS HOLIDAYS. Chryssi Akti is repeatedly being awarded a Blue Flag, since it is consistently clean and very well organized with umbrellas, sun loungers, coffee shops and beach bars. Next in the coastal line are the inviting beaches of Agioi Apostoli. A game between sea and land has created three sandy beaches with shallow and warm waters.
THE CITY OF CHANIA
Chania and the Old Town with the endless choices for dining, leisure and shopping are located just 3.5 km away from the hotel. For centuries this city has preserved its diverse cultural components alive. The Venetian harbor with the much photographed Egyptian Lighthouse, the Old Town with the picturesque alleys, the Municipal Market with its thousand and one aromas and flavors, the aristocratic Chalepa, the Venizelos’ tombs, the Centre of Mediterranean Architecture, the Yiali Mosque are all evidence that Chania is one of the most alive pieces of history and culture.
AGIA MARINA & PLATANIAS RESORTS
Driving west of Chania, you can visit the tourist resorts of Agia Marina and Platanias, which offer excellent infrastructure of restaurants, bars and shops. The most popular beach bars and night clubs are found there and as you may discover, the fun never ends, even if you are on family vacation.
FALASSARNA – BALOS- ELAFONISI – PALEOCHORA – SOUGIA - SAMARIA
For daily excursions, either by car or by boat definitely must visit the amazing and many times awarded, beaches of Falassarna, Balos and Elafonisi on the West coast, Paleochora and Sougia on the South coast of the prefecture. Some of these beaches are protected by the Natura 2000 network, since their natural environment is of exceptional beauty and biodiversity. Furthermore, in case you are a nature lover and a keen trekker, seize the opportunity to cross the spectacular gorge of Samaria within the National park of the White Mountains, at a moderate downhill of 14km, making it the longest gorge of Europe.
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