What's Chania Town like?
Visitors really like Chania Town, especially its historical sites, waterfront and bars. Enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and cafes. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Lighthouse. There's plenty more to see, including Chania Central Market and Maritime Museum of Crete.
How to get to Chania Town
Flying to:
- Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis), 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Chania Town
Things to see and do in and around Chania Town
What to see in Chania Town
- Old Venetian Harbor
- Chania Lighthouse
- Nea Chora Beach
- Koum Kapi Beach
- Agora
Things to do in Chania Town
- Chania Central Market
- Maritime Museum of Crete
- Cretan House Folklore Museum
- Eleftherios Venizelos Residence & Museum
- Historical Museum and Archives
Other popular Chania Town attractions
- Cathedral of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary
- Mosque of Kioutsouk Hassan
- War Museum of Chania
- House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos
- Chania Municipal Garden
When is the best time to visit Chania?
- Hottest months: July, August, September, June (average 25°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 13°C)
- Rainiest months: December, January, February, November (average 150 mm of rainfall)