Guidebook for Chania
Food Scene
Restaurants, street food, ice creams etc
Tamam
local cuisine with influences from Constantinople
Apostolis Restaurant
10 Akti EnoseosFish food
Koukouvaya
great view cafe
Bougatsa Iordanis
24 Apokoronouserving the local delicacy/snack "bougatsa"
bougatsa Chania
37 Apokoronouserving the local delicacy/snack "bougatsa"
Oasis
4 Voloudakilocal gyros of the best quality. insider's choice (street food)
SUGAR & SALT
104 KissamouThe best crepes are served here
Chrisostomos
και Ikaroutraditional restaurant
Grill and Bread
43 Andrea Papandreougreat steak sandwiches. insider's pick
Pork to Beef Wild
68 Daskalogiannisteak sandwiches. insider's pick
Daglas
98 Skalidiamerican - style burgers. insider's pick
Chalidon 14
14 Chalidonice creams which can be mixed with candy or alcohol
Sightseeing
Chalidon
ChalidonStart your exploration of the old town from here
Chatzimichali Ntaliani
Chatzimichali NtalianiVisit this street during the evening
Akti Tompazi
Akti TompaziPlatanias
tourist hub, beaches night clubs and restaurants
Nea Chora Beach is the best beach of the city, although there are a lot better beaches outside the city. However it is convenient for a quick swim as it is close. The beachfront is also well known for its fish taverns.
16 locals recommend
Akti Papanikoli
Akti PapanikoliNea Chora Beach is the best beach of the city, although there are a lot better beaches outside the city. However it is convenient for a quick swim as it is close. The beachfront is also well known for its fish taverns.
Getting Around
Intercity bus - mid / long distance destinations. Use it to reach the Agia Marina / Platanias area. Attractions like the Samaria Gorge, Elafonissi Lagoon, Sougia and many others can be reached with careful planning from here. Also the port and airport are reached by this bus station.
59 locals recommend
Bus Station
& Partheviou KelaidiIntercity bus - mid / long distance destinations. Use it to reach the Agia Marina / Platanias area. Attractions like the Samaria Gorge, Elafonissi Lagoon, Sougia and many others can be reached with careful planning from here. Also the port and airport are reached by this bus station.
Here is the city bus station. Use it to reach agioi apostoloi / chrissi akti beaches. Also ask for information about how to visit koukouvaya cafe. Make sure to double check the details with the information desk.
6 locals recommend
1866 Square
37 Pl. 1866Here is the city bus station. Use it to reach agioi apostoloi / chrissi akti beaches. Also ask for information about how to visit koukouvaya cafe. Make sure to double check the details with the information desk.
Taxi station
5 Pl. 1866taxi station. You can also call a taxi at 0030 28210 98700
Drinks & Nightlife
Here will be listed places suitable for a night out or a coffee during the day.
Sinagogi Bar
Parodos Kondilakilate night drinks
Το μοναστήρι του καρόλου
22 Chatzimichali Ntalianilate night drinks
Splantzia Square
5 Rousou Vourdoumpadaytime coffee and evening drinks hub
Neromilos
183 PEO Kissamou ChanionBeach bar, pool Bar and Night club
PALLAS
Akti Tompazigood place for coffee or a late night drink.
Chalidon 16
16 Chalidon"BOHEME" - daytime or nighttime coffee/drinks spot.
in front of a "hidden" garden
Parks & Nature
Chrissi Akti
great beach
recreational area with more than a couple of beaches to pick from
34 locals recommend
Agii Apostoli Beach
recreational area with more than a couple of beaches to pick from
14 kilometers of hiking inside the biggest Gorge of Crete.
Must have physical endurance and well-fitting, grippy shoes.
Full day trip. More information at the KTEL bus station.
137 locals recommend
Samaria Gorge National Park
14 kilometers of hiking inside the biggest Gorge of Crete.
Must have physical endurance and well-fitting, grippy shoes.
Full day trip. More information at the KTEL bus station.
Full day trip destination. One of the best beaches of the Mediterranean.
369 locals recommend
Phalasarna
Full day trip destination. One of the best beaches of the Mediterranean.
Full day trip destination. One of the best beaches of the Mediterranean.
442 locals recommend
Elafonisi
Full day trip destination. One of the best beaches of the Mediterranean.
Full day trip destination. Here you can start a boat trip to Balos and Gramvousa. Some of the best beaches of the Mediterranean. Ask for information about the schedule before starting your trip.
6 locals recommend
Kissamos Port
Palea Ethniki Odos 90Full day trip destination. Here you can start a boat trip to Balos and Gramvousa. Some of the best beaches of the Mediterranean. Ask for information about the schedule before starting your trip.
Small but very crowded beach in an isolated area with the rough beauty of the cretan cliffs
239 locals recommend
Seitan Limania Beach
Small but very crowded beach in an isolated area with the rough beauty of the cretan cliffs
Loutraki Beach
beach bar, taverns and beach, popular with the locals
Marathi Beach
beach and some good fish food
Kalathas Beach
Stavros Beach
zorba the greek was shot here
Sougia Beach
Epar.Od. Chanion - SougiasPebbly beach, fish taverns. Full day trip
full of beach bars. Meeting point of the local youth and quite crowded. Cabana Mare, Ammos & Ilios are very popular.
62 locals recommend
Agia Marina
full of beach bars. Meeting point of the local youth and quite crowded. Cabana Mare, Ammos & Ilios are very popular.
The Municipal Garden and small zoo is here. There is a garden cafe in the property
49 locals recommend
Kipos Cafe
Staratigoy TzanakakiThe Municipal Garden and small zoo is here. There is a garden cafe in the property
Entertainment & Activities
bowling, cinema, food, games. Nice panoramic view at the Souda bay. Access by taxi or car. Visit preferably at night.
6 locals recommend
Restaurant
Akrotirioubowling, cinema, food, games. Nice panoramic view at the Souda bay. Access by taxi or car. Visit preferably at night.
Essentials
big supermarket in the city center
Mark. Mpotsari 113
neighborhood super market
its a big supermarket to cover all your needs that a small supermarket can't
17 locals recommend
Sklavenitis
& Mitropolitou Kirillouits a big supermarket to cover all your needs that a small supermarket can't