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Lighthouse and main town quay panoramic view. Chania, Crete. Greece.
Lighthouse and main town quay panoramic view. Chania, Crete. Greece.

Discover Chania, Crete, Greece

Ancient Ruins. Beach Escapes.

One of the most beautiful cities on the island of Crete, charming Chania has also been the site of many great battles. Greeks, Christians, Moors, Venetians and Ottomans all fought for control of the city. See how these cultures interweave when you explore Old Town, with its Venetian Harbour, 16th-century Turkish prison, 17th-century mosque, Greek Orthodox Chania Cathedral and more.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Chania, Crete

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

View of the old port of Chania on Crete, Greece Elafonissi Beach is one of the best beaches in Europe.
Typical beautiful Greek white church at Kissamos harbor, Crete. District of Chania. Greece. Typically beautiful Greek white church at Kissamos harbour, Crete.
Elafonisi Lagoon, Crete Island, Greece. Elafonissi beach is one of the best beaches of Europe. There are pink sand. Elafonissi Lagoon
Man with a pile of green olives in his hands freshly collected during the harvesting. Harvested fresh olives in the hands of farmer. Lesbos. Greece. Freshly harvested olives in the hands of a farmer.
A horse in Crete harbor A horse in Crete harbour

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

Old city of Chania, Island Crete, Greece

Famous For

Chania was a colony of the Republic of Venice from 1205 to 1669. See for yourself how these two cultures were once intertwined at the old Venetian Harbour.

Loukoumades, traditional Greek donuts, presented in a decorative bowl. Shot from an angle view to highlight the golden texture and honey drizzle, professional food photography.

Exquisite Flavours

Be sure to try Chania's velvety dakos, rich lamb with stamnagathi, and sweet, honey-soaked loukoumades. Fresh, vibrant flavours await in every bite.

Aerial view of the iconic old lighthouse of chania, Crete, Greece during sunset

Fun Facts

The lighthouse at the mouth of the Venetian Harbour stands at nearly 21.3 m and has been a landmark in Chania since the 16th century.

Port Name & Location

Port of Chania (Crete) - Greece

Ship will DOCK or ANCHOR OFF SHORE at this port.

Language

The local language is Greek. Say "Good Afternoon" in Greek: "Kalispera."

Time Zone

EET (Eastern European Time); UTC/GMT +2 hours

Currency & Shopping

Euro (EUR); Shop for Raki (local drink), cheese, rugs, and honey.

Featured Chania Itineraries

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