At the south of Crete and an hour’s distance from Chania lies one of the most beautiful tourist resorts in the prefecture of Chania, Palaiochora.

A small town of friendly, hospitable folk, dazzling beaches with crystal clear waters and fine back alleys, a coastal street brimmed with life and several restaurants and café bars.

Sougia is a small coastal village, 60 km south of Chania. A fan favourite destination for nature lovers, campers and nudists. The beach is a kilometre long with pretty traditional small taverns.

Many come to camp on the beach that doesn’t miss out on any modern tourist conveniences.

Aradaina is the deepest and steepest gorge of the Chania prefecture. The dazzling trip through the gorge up to its outlet on the beach of Marmara makes for an unforgettable experience for those who will try climbing it down.

A secret heaven for a few, savvy, mostly local spear fishers. A small bay with pale blue, crystal clear waters and wild rocky surroundings. A strip of sea invades the coast creating a dreamy beach every visitor should get to see. Seitan Limani lies 20 km northeast of the city of Chania.

Gouverneto Monastery or Lady of the Angels is one of the oldest monasteries in Crete and a model of orthodox monastery architecture.

The Samaria Gorge is the jewel of Lefka Ori (White Mountains) and the longest in Greece spanning 16 km and at 40 km from Chania.

En route to the gorge, one immerses in a scenery brimmed with flowers, trees, abandoned settlements, wild goats (also localy known as Kri-Kri’s), and predatory birds.

The Samaria Gorge is one of the top destinations in Chania.

Falasarna awarded beaches are amongst the finest in Europe. The golden sands and crystal clear blue waters as well as the dazzling sunset make Falasarna attract every visitor on Crete. Falasarna lies on the west part of Crete, 53 km from the city of Chania and is one of those places on everyone’s bucket list when in Crete.
Fine parties take place at many a summer night.

A place of special natural beauty with turquoise waters and white sand. It is located west of the prefecture of Chania at a distance of 75 km from the city and is a Natura protected area. Elafonissi is a small island that is separated from the mainland by a lagoon about 1 meter deep. The area is fantastic and is creating an endless playground for young and old.

Many consider Kedrodassos to be a heaven on earth, swarmed by centuries-old, low height trees on an amazing beach, west of Chania. The area is Natura protected and located at a distance of 76 km from the city of Chania. The beach is mostly rocky with large clearings of sand and renowned amongst nature campers.

If what you’re looking for in vacation is nature, hiking, gorges and swimming in clear waters, then Hora Sfakion is the ideal destination on Crete.

Sfakia are located on the southern part of the Chania prefecture at 75 km from the city of Chania.

When you get there, don’t forget to visit scenic Loutro, built in a bay sheltered from winds, featuring a serene little harbour replete with fantastic restaurants serving local traditional dishes.