Orchid Says: The little museum is in a re-purposed barrel vaulted monastery, making the building an intrinsic part of the display. The entry in 2011 was 2 Euro. The well arranged and lit displays include richly painted Minoan sarcophagi, a restored roman floor mosaic, and delicate...
painterdave Says: If you want to take a drive from Chania and visit a nice beach, consider the beach at Kalives. The beach is made of sand and stretches along the village from the car park located on the eastern side of the village all the way several kilometers west. You will find many...
painterdave Says: We drove past the Holy Trinity Monastery in order to reach Gouverneto, but when we arrived we found it to be closed that day. I am posting the sign that is outside the gate so that you can make sure you will know the rules.It is closed on Wednesdays and Fridays.Some history...
painterdave Says: One of two monesteries located near Stavros, this is the first one you find, a5 kilometers from Chania on the road past Kourmares.It is still being used as such and is in fairly good condition considering how old it is. Originally this monestery was smaller, but was...
painterdave Says: At the west wall as you enter the hotel/shopping/restaurant area you can see some items the city has put on display. Most of these are in front of their Navigational/Marine Museum found along the wall.
painterdave Says: You drive a rough road, go up high, park and climb down--60 floors of mostly stone steps. It is a heck of a climb out, not recommended for oldsters, but once the trail has rounded a rock outcrop you see what paradise really is. Amazing. The water colors, the white sand, the...
painterdave Says: About 30 minutes north of Chania the last beach to be found is Stavros Beach. There are numerous restaurants right at the beach, a nice sandy beach, a cantina and umbrellas to rent. This is a good beach to go to if the windy is blowing south because there is a large cliff of...
painterdave Says: About 45 minutes south of Chania is the village called Therisso. This is a famous village due to the fact that during history rebellions took place against foreigners. There is a nice museum here, but small, you can see it in 30 minutes. Then go across the street and eat in...
painterdave Says: East of Chania past Souda is a great beach at the village of Kalives. The taverna, Akrogiali, is located on the most western edge of the village. Stairs lead you down to a nice sandy beach with fewer tourists than further east. This taverna is a great find, with ample...
painterdave Says: This taverna looks small from the street, but once inside you wander through a larger indoor area and out the back to an pleasant outdoor setting. Further on, there is another area that is outdoor but covered where you can dine further from the other diners.The food here is...
painterdave Says: If you are on the west side of Chania for two night, this is a very special place to go for two basic reasons, the food and the view is awesome. You are high up, this is the top most taverna situated in the midst of many in the village called Platanias. You will have to park...
painterdave Says: It becomes apparent to visitors to Crete that there are many local bars that serve coffee and drinks in which the locals, mainly older men, come and sit for hours. They talk with friends, discuss politics, play cards and games and generally hang out. You will see many of...
Robin020 Says: Ababa cafe bar Ababa barAbaba bar an amazing place with friendly staff,Dimitirs the owner is pretty friendly and always have big smile you can see that he offers free shots.I do remember the saff name as well gorgeous girls with big friendly Olga,Angiliki,Margarita and Zwi...
SWFC_Fan Says: We caught the City Bus between the cruise ship port at Souda and the nearby harbour town of Chania during a Royal Caribbean cruise in October 2012.The following information was correct as of that date and may be useful for any travellers who find themselves on a ship that...
Robin020 Says: Bus from the airport to the city centre.it comes every half an hour.and it takes about 20min to the city centre the last stop is city cenrte just 5 min walk from the old town.the price of single ticket is ONLY 2.30 euros.You can buy the ticket from the driver.
painterdave Says: There is a small parking lot in the back of the city market, and if you are patient you might find a spot. This is difficult, but the wait is worth it as inside the market you will find lots of home made items, crafts, local made foods, shoes, wood decorations, cheeses,...
painterdave Says: When you visit a monastery in Crete, and even when you are shopping in a city like Chania you will find honey produced from bees owned by monasteries. This is how they make their living, and if you want to bring a good souvenir home, this might be the way.You can see from...
INSULARIUS Says: "Meet & Eat in Crete": this magnificent small guide book about Dine and Wine, was my best travel companion throughout Crete!This small sized guide book (less than 70 pages), is distributed FREE OF CHARGE, in all the major Cretan cities and villages, major travel agencies,...
INSULARIUS Says: If you want to meet the locals and NOT tourists, the name is: SARPIDONOS Street!A street, at the western side of the Old Venetian Harbour that does not "sleep", day and night!More than 15 cafes and bars are there, giving a special colour to that steet.It is the meeting point...
painterdave Says: In this village you will find a museum set aside to commemorate Greek resistance against invaders in the past. You will find photos and displays concerning the revolt against the Turks, and the most recent resistance to the Germans during WWII. Expect to spend about 1 hour...
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Chania, also known as Hania is the mental capital of Crete. It actually used to be the island's formal capital until 1971. It's up to you to decide whether it's Chania or Rethymno to be called the...
OUR 2006 WEEK LONG TRIP ALL OVER WESTERN PART OF CRETE.
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