Location

Walk along the colorful cobble-stoned alleys and admire the magnificent Turkish and Venetian buildings, the Egyptian Lighthouse, the Jewish neighborhood, and the Mosque of the Janissaries. The Old Town of Chania is a universe of its own, so if you really want to know everything about it, you just need to check these Things to Do in Chania Old Town for a plethora of ideas and places to see in town.

About 38 kilometers west of Chania town, after a drive thought the fragrant orange trees that populate the area, the Omalos Plateau stands between 1000 and 1200 meters above the sea level and offers a fantastic view of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori). It’s from Omalos that adventurous hikers depart to face the 14 km walk along the gorge of Samaria. Even if you don’t intend to walk the gorge, a visit to Omalos will reward you. From here you can check some of the highest peaks of the island, including Mount Gigilos (2080 m) and Mount Psilafi (1984 m), and Mount Agathopes (1768 m) which in the past used to host slalom ski races.

Lake Agia is a manmade lake in the Chania region which was originally built to function as a water supply for the island. The small lake is home to a numerous variety of local flora and fauna and a very tranquil place to enjoy a refreshing drink in the afternoon. The lake is connected to the valley of Fassa, the dampest in Crete. The whole wetland is a natural refuge for migratory birds and a place of ecological importance protected by different international treaties.