Maria's recommendations for Chania
Food scene
Here you will find my recommendations of my favorite places for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drink .
Mediterranean cuisine, unique view, excellent service in the best location in the old Venetian harbor from morning to night. My favorite ones: Millefeuille with crispy ruff, goat's cheese wrapped in prosciutto , grayfish meat and of course sushi..
296 habitants recommandent
PALLAS
Akti TompaziMediterranean cuisine, unique view, excellent service in the best location in the old Venetian harbor from morning to night. My favorite ones: Millefeuille with crispy ruff, goat's cheese wrapped in prosciutto , grayfish meat and of course sushi..
You should go there for brunch or breakfast.... In the old Venetian port a place that you will love.. Everyday fresh croissant, delicatese and wines. One of my favorites is milkpie ...
296 habitants recommandent
PALLAS
Akti TompaziYou should go there for brunch or breakfast.... In the old Venetian port a place that you will love.. Everyday fresh croissant, delicatese and wines. One of my favorites is milkpie ...
A coffee Shop 150 metres away from the building, where locals drink their coffee before go to their work. You can enjoy great espresso, cappuccino and cocktails .
Dagkli by M&Co.
6 DagkliA coffee Shop 150 metres away from the building, where locals drink their coffee before go to their work. You can enjoy great espresso, cappuccino and cocktails .
In the neighborhood known as Tambakaria just 500metres away from the residence , you will find the most scenic restaurant in the city of Chania, right on the beachfront. Fresh fish , well cooked octopus.......
205 habitants recommandent
Thalassino Ageri
In the neighborhood known as Tambakaria just 500metres away from the residence , you will find the most scenic restaurant in the city of Chania, right on the beachfront. Fresh fish , well cooked octopus.......
An excellent seaside restaurant just 500metres away from the residence. An amazing spot and a gastronomic experience. Updated wine list as well. My favorite ones zucchini salad, Fava beans puree and taramosalata.
11 habitants recommandent
Periplous Restaurant
25 VivilakiAn excellent seaside restaurant just 500metres away from the residence. An amazing spot and a gastronomic experience. Updated wine list as well. My favorite ones zucchini salad, Fava beans puree and taramosalata.
An authentic place where you will find locals & many students in this historic square. I recommend greek salad, stuffed cuttlefish, zucchini balls. The prices are excellent...
Το Καφενείο
11 Pl. 1821An authentic place where you will find locals & many students in this historic square. I recommend greek salad, stuffed cuttlefish, zucchini balls. The prices are excellent...
Oasis
4 VoloudakiThe best souvlaki in town!!!!
A coffee shop with nice view where you should taste the sweets.
37 habitants recommandent
Koukouvagia - Coffee House
A coffee shop with nice view where you should taste the sweets.
Kousina LTD
Αρ.2 DaskalogianniTasty Homemade food!!!
Homemade food. Recommended plates : fish soup , lazagne with spinach.
28 habitants recommandent
To Maridaki
33 DaskalogianniHomemade food. Recommended plates : fish soup , lazagne with spinach.
An authentic grilled meat tavern where locals have their lunch after work ....Try ribs....delicious
6 habitants recommandent
Apokoronas
48 ApokoronouAn authentic grilled meat tavern where locals have their lunch after work ....Try ribs....delicious
This is a hidden tavern which has the best ribs you have ever eat.......It is a bit difficult to find it but if you have a car and a gps........you must go!!!!
Ταβερνα Πυργος
ΠερβόλιαThis is a hidden tavern which has the best ribs you have ever eat.......It is a bit difficult to find it but if you have a car and a gps........you must go!!!!
This taverna, part of which is in a converted Turkish bathhouse, has flavoured Cretan dishes that often incorporate Middle Eastern spices and touches.
173 habitants recommandent
Tamam
This taverna, part of which is in a converted Turkish bathhouse, has flavoured Cretan dishes that often incorporate Middle Eastern spices and touches.
This fish tavern combines great Food, perfect location and good service. I reccomend you fish, avocado salad, kalamari spaggeti....
If you go to Marathi you should eat at this tavern..
83 habitants recommandent
Πατρελαντώνης
This fish tavern combines great Food, perfect location and good service. I reccomend you fish, avocado salad, kalamari spaggeti....
If you go to Marathi you should eat at this tavern..
Drinks & Nightlife
Bohème Chania
26-28 ChalidonNice coctails !
This summer-only lounge bar with eclectic decor is the ideal place to relax and enjoy your drink.
124 habitants recommandent
Sinagogi Bar
Parodos KondilakiThis summer-only lounge bar with eclectic decor is the ideal place to relax and enjoy your drink.
ΚΛΕΙΔΙ cafe bar
10 Pl. 1821A relax cafe bar where you can enjoy your wine!!
Ababa Bar
12 IsodionFriendly and relaxed cafe-bar !
Parks & Nature
A truly impressive Russian style church, surrounded by a beautiful garden located 2 minutes walking distance from the studio
8 habitants recommandent
Orthodox Church of Holly Maria Magdalena
8 DagkliA truly impressive Russian style church, surrounded by a beautiful garden located 2 minutes walking distance from the studio
Sougia is a relaxing village and the paradise for campers!!You may camp under the trees. There are many taverns, coffee shops, mini market and has night life. If you stay there go for drink.....
45 habitants recommandent
Sougia Beach
Epar.Od. Chanion - SougiasSougia is a relaxing village and the paradise for campers!!You may camp under the trees. There are many taverns, coffee shops, mini market and has night life. If you stay there go for drink.....
To get to Frangokastello from Chania, you need to drive up to Askyfou Plateau and then descend to Chora Sfakion, driving alongside the imposing sheer cliffs of the Imbros Gorge. Soon you will see the endless blue of the Libyan Sea stretching out before you.
The journey is approximately 1.5 hours’ drive from Chania. I recommend the orthi ammos beach !!
67 habitants recommandent
Frangokastello Beach
To get to Frangokastello from Chania, you need to drive up to Askyfou Plateau and then descend to Chora Sfakion, driving alongside the imposing sheer cliffs of the Imbros Gorge. Soon you will see the endless blue of the Libyan Sea stretching out before you.
The journey is approximately 1.5 hours’ drive from Chania. I recommend the orthi ammos beach !!
The beach of Plakias extends east from the village. It is one of the biggest beaches in Crete, offering a sense of space and comfort to suit every taste - the east end is mainly used by naturists. There are showers all along the beach and many parking spaces.There are other lovely beaches near Plakias at Damnoni, Amoudi and Mikro Amoudi, which is also a naturists' beach. A little further away are Lefkogia and Schinaria, the preferred beach of scuba divers. The beach of Preveli is also excellent.
For those of you, who enjoy scubadiving, there is a diving centre at the Hotel Calypso near Plakias
108 habitants recommandent
Plakias
The beach of Plakias extends east from the village. It is one of the biggest beaches in Crete, offering a sense of space and comfort to suit every taste - the east end is mainly used by naturists. There are showers all along the beach and many parking spaces.There are other lovely beaches near Plakias at Damnoni, Amoudi and Mikro Amoudi, which is also a naturists' beach. A little further away are Lefkogia and Schinaria, the preferred beach of scuba divers. The beach of Preveli is also excellent.
For those of you, who enjoy scubadiving, there is a diving centre at the Hotel Calypso near Plakias
Marathi is a beach near to Chania about 16km from Chania. A crystal clear sea and two waveless beaches. Both beaches are sandy and well organized with sunbeds & umbrellas. Enjoy the sea and the beach and when you get hungry try the Cretan cuisine in one of the taverns beside the beach.
98 habitants recommandent
Plage de Marathi
Marathi is a beach near to Chania about 16km from Chania. A crystal clear sea and two waveless beaches. Both beaches are sandy and well organized with sunbeds & umbrellas. Enjoy the sea and the beach and when you get hungry try the Cretan cuisine in one of the taverns beside the beach.
A well hidden beach. If you want to have a nice picture with less then 20 people and find a nice spot on the beach, be there before 10 a.m. the majority of people start arriving around 11-12am. Good shoes are really reccommended. It is not reccommended for people Who be afraid of height. NOT flip flop sandals or similar.Bring water and snacks! (there is a guy at the parking lot selling from his car, but I don´t know the prices.
239 habitants recommandent
Plage de Seitan Limania
A well hidden beach. If you want to have a nice picture with less then 20 people and find a nice spot on the beach, be there before 10 a.m. the majority of people start arriving around 11-12am. Good shoes are really reccommended. It is not reccommended for people Who be afraid of height. NOT flip flop sandals or similar.Bring water and snacks! (there is a guy at the parking lot selling from his car, but I don´t know the prices.
Beautiful turquoise waters and coarse white sand. Here you will find all the services of a very well organized beach.
102 habitants recommandent
Plage de Damoni
Beautiful turquoise waters and coarse white sand. Here you will find all the services of a very well organized beach.
Sightseeing
Chania Venetian Harbour with its lighthouse is the No1 sightseeing at Chania city. My suggestion is not only stroll on the waterfront but also try to find the small streets that sometimes are hidden from eyes.
399 habitants recommandent
Vieux port vénitien
8 Agiou MarkouChania Venetian Harbour with its lighthouse is the No1 sightseeing at Chania city. My suggestion is not only stroll on the waterfront but also try to find the small streets that sometimes are hidden from eyes.
It is well worth walking all the way to the end of it as you get splendid views from the harbour!
184 habitants recommandent
Phare
It is well worth walking all the way to the end of it as you get splendid views from the harbour!
One of my favorite walks in a non known part of Chania. The atmosphere of Tabakaria is opposite to the vivid streets downtown. There are no Venetian buildings, no Cretan Renaissance, no fancy boutiques. This is a forgotten snapshot of Greece, worth knowing because of the history, the landscape, and its unicity.
9 habitants recommandent
Tabakaria District
17 VivilakiOne of my favorite walks in a non known part of Chania. The atmosphere of Tabakaria is opposite to the vivid streets downtown. There are no Venetian buildings, no Cretan Renaissance, no fancy boutiques. This is a forgotten snapshot of Greece, worth knowing because of the history, the landscape, and its unicity.
A fascinating village full of history and stories of bravery.... wonderful day trip from Chania
Theriso
A fascinating village full of history and stories of bravery.... wonderful day trip from Chania
Best beaches in Chania
One village that has everything you need!!! It has 4 different beaches, sundy and with rocks. Has night life, many taverns, bar, coffee shops.
185 habitants recommandent
Palaiochora
One village that has everything you need!!! It has 4 different beaches, sundy and with rocks. Has night life, many taverns, bar, coffee shops.
Loutro is a peaceful village 71 km south of Chania. Loutro evokes some great emotion- unique combination of steep , harsh , rock mountainsides, decorated with clinking of goat bells.
96 habitants recommandent
Loutro
Loutro is a peaceful village 71 km south of Chania. Loutro evokes some great emotion- unique combination of steep , harsh , rock mountainsides, decorated with clinking of goat bells.
Plage de Balos
You should visit this beach !