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Chania (CHQ)*Fares displayed have been collected within the last 48hrs and may no longer be available at time of booking. Additional fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.
From | To | Fare Type | Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FromAthens (ATH) | ToChania (CHQ) | One-way / Economy | Depart 28 January, 2025 | From €41* Seen: 15 hrs ago |
| FromThessaloniki (SKG) | ToChania (CHQ) | One-way / Economy | Depart 10 January, 2025 | From €86* Seen: 1 day ago |
| FromLondon (LGW) | ToChania (CHQ) | One-way / Economy | Depart 09 January, 2025 | From €180* Seen: 1 day ago |
| FromBrussels (BRU) | ToChania (CHQ) | One-way / Economy | Depart 12 December, 2024 | From €140* Seen: 1 day ago |
| FromLarnaca (LCA) | ToChania (CHQ) | One-way / Economy | Depart 27 November, 2024 | From €100* Seen: 1 day ago |
| FromDusseldorf (DUS) | ToChania (CHQ) | One-way / Economy | Depart 02 March, 2025 | From €159* Seen: 2 days ago |
| FromRhodes (RHO) | ToChania (CHQ) | One-way / Economy | Depart 04 January, 2025 | From €99* Seen: 1 day ago |
*Fares displayed have been collected within the last 48hrs and may no longer be available at time of booking. Additional fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.
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Leof. Aerodromiou - Soudas, Chania 731 00
Welcome to the enchanting Chania, one of the most attractive cities in Crete. There is evidence that Chania has always been among the most popular destinations in Greece. Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, Ottomans, all of them passed through Chania and settled in the area at some point, creating the culturally diverse Cretan corner that we enjoy today, the rightfully called "diamond" of Crete.
Start your exploration of Chania in the atmospheric Old Town, discovering its secret in every step you make, from the lighthouse in the port to Koum Kapi at Miaouli beach. Wander around the artistocratic suburb of Chalepa, which is full of 19th-century houses that once hosted the consular offices of the Great European Powers, making you feel like you have travelled back in time! Afterwards, spend your evening at Kastelli hill and enjoy the sunset gracing the old city with a unique evening charm.
Taste the local cuisine of Crete - only then you will truly understand why Cretan cuisine is internationally acclaimed! In the fish taverns, raki restaurants and historical coffeehouses, the cuisine of Crete will definitely win you over. Visit villages full of local traditions, enjoy a day of hiking in the 16-kilometer-long Samaria gorge, ultimately arriving at Agia Roumeli, where you will be rewarded with a refreshing swim. If you are looking for even more moments of relaxation, choose the beautiful pristine beaches of Chania. Their crystal blue waters are almost like something out of a postcard from an exotic island.
So, what are you waiting for? From the spectacular Old Town to the exotic Balos beach and the famous Samaria Gorge, Chania will become the venue for a series of unforgettable advdentues... accompanied by homemade raki!
The city of Chania is built in the location of ancient Kydonia, which, according to Homer, was one of the major cities of Crete. The surviving architectural remains of the city belong to large-sized Mycenaean-era buildings. In the post-Mycenaean period, the city boomed and maintained its development well until the Roman times, when August Caesar awarded Kydonia the status of independent city. The wider location hosted many ancient cities and temples, such as the temple of Asclepius in Lissos. In 823 A.D., the city fell to the Saracens, and in 828 A.D., it was destroyed, sharing the fate of many other Cretan cities. In 961 A.D., the Byzantines rebuilt it entirely, using all the materials that remained from the ruins. To protect the city, they built a fortress around the hill known as Kastelli. In 1204 A.D., Chania were taken over by the Venetians, who fortified the city around the fortress of Kastelli and restored the devastated city. During the next four centuries, the Venetians built their Catholic Cathedral insisde the castle, as well as many elegant manors. The famous painter Domenikos Theotokopoulos, also known as El Greco, was born in that period. In 1645, the city was surrounded to the Turks, who changed its architectural style, since all Catholic churches were converted into mosques. In 1913, Crete was reunited with the rest of Greece after many efforts by Eleftherios Venizelos, Governor of Crete and later Prime Minister of Greece.
The Old Venetian Harbor of Chania is regarded as one of the most important historical monuments of Crete. It was built between 1320 and 1356 A.D. by the Venetians during the period of their rule over Crete, and was considered to be one of the major trade centers in the Mediterranean sea, as well as the city's main protection against pirates. Nowadays, it serves as a landmark of the city of Chania, and a much-photographed site that is surrounded by an air of magic. The Old Venetian Harbor is full of coffeehouses, taverns serving local delicacies, bar, bakeries and art stores, along with monuments referring to various historical periods. It will become evident that the Old Venetian Harbor features a balanced combination of Cretan, Ottoman, and Venetian elements, along with beautiful narrow alleys throughout the Old Town and amazing architecture.
The harbor of Chania is one of the most frequented sites during the day and the most romantic spot during the night. The beautiful Venetian Lighthouse is located in an ideal position at the edge of the pier, in the entrace of the harbor, and it is regarded as the symbol of the city of Chania. The lighthouse was initially built by the Venetians in 1570, and was more recently rebuilt in 1830. The lighthouse is no longer operational, yet remains one of the top landmarks of Chania due to its exquisite architecture and its status as point of historical interest. During the night, the lighthouse shines in the dark and creates a truly kaleidoscopic vignette. Visitors are allowed to walk along the Venetian walls, but they cannot enter its interior.
Firka Fortress was built in Chania in 1629 to protect the entrace of the Venetian harbor against invaders. The Turkish word "firka" signifies a military division, and the fortress was used as barracks for the Turkish army stationed in Chania. The fort nowadays hosts the Maritime Museum of Xrete, and Crete's unification with Greece in 1913 was celebrated in the same fortress. Firka Fortress features a panoramic view of the Venetian Harbor of Chania and offers a unique location for amazing photographs. Up until the previous century, the "Kerkelos", the great iron ring was placed outside Firka Fortress, holding one end of the chain that closed the mouth of the harbor. The other end of the chain was fixed on the lighthouse of the harbor.
It is unimaginable to go to Crete, visit one of its restaurants, and see that dakos is not listed on the menu. It is perhaps one of the most traditional dishes of the islands, found in any corner of Crete: from luxury restaurants, in its more gourmet version, to traditional small tavers, which serve the classic traditional form of dakos. Its ingredients are the famous Cretan barley rusk, the "Kritharokoulouro", and ground tomato, which falls like a veil on the rusk and imbues it with its fresh juice and vivid aromas. The dish is topped with feta or mizithra cheese.
Bougatsa has become the dominant deliquacy of Chania, and the oldest pastry shop in town serving bougatsa to the locals is still open to this day, a whole century later! You will find bougatsa with various fillings, such as semolina cream, ground meat, spinach, cheese, and any other ingredient you can think of. However, the most renowned bougatsa of Chania is with mizithra filling!
Antikristo is one of the most ancient and unique meat cooking techniques, going all the way back to the era of Homer's Iliad. Antikristo is a traditional cooking method that can be found in various places around the world, yet it is a method that is deeply rooted in Cretan culture, especially in its mountain regions.Antikristo is a cooking technique adopted by soldiers in ancient times, and was very popular because it didn't require a lot of time, preparation or materials, other than lamb and salt. The process of cooking Antikristo is almost reminiscent of a ritual. Cooks will usually prefer a young lamb, or - in certain rare occassions - a goat. The animal is cut into four pieces, seasoned with salt, and afterwards put in large wooden skewers, which are afterwards placed above the fire. It is a really simple, yet very tasteful food, that you ought to try out.
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Hospital: +30 28210 22000
Port: +30 28210 98888
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