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Chania Holidays

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Chania Holidays

Crete’s second-biggest city, Chania, has a vast amount to offer holidaymakers. Whether you’re in search of beaches and a beautiful suntan, or a dose of culture and lots of fantastic food, there will be something for you in this beach town. 

Chania is located on the island’s western side and offers Byzantine architecture, Minoan ruins, an open-air theatre and some of the finest drinking and dancing spots on the island.

Best of all, you can enjoy all these without having to travel, so if one day you want peace and quiet and culture and the next a great big party, it’s all in one place. 

Chania’s beach is a relaxed affair, gently shelving down into the water, providing an excellent spot for paddling, splashing around or just floating under the sunshine.

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Top 5 Things To Do

Old Venetian Harbour - Built 1320–1356 by the Venetians, this busy harbor includes a restored lighthouse, shops & eateries.
Archaeological Museum of Chania - The Archaeological Museum of Chania is a museum located in the former Venetian Monastery of Saint Francis.
Chania Lighthouse - Venetian lighthouse originally built in the 16th century to protect the harbour.
Taste the Cuisine - With a multitude of bars and restaurants, it would be criminal to not taste some of the delicious local specialities on offer.
Firka Fortress - Venetian-built fortress from the mid-16th century featuring scenic harbor views & a maritime museum.

Location

When to Visit

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  • Currency Euro (€)
  • Flying time from the UK Flights from Glasgow to Crete are around 4 hours 20 minutes.
  • Language Greek
  • Passport & Visas If you are a British passport holder you do not need a visa to enter Greece & your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay.