Guide to Khania, Greece

Khania (also known as Chania) is a beautiful port town on the northwest coast of Crete, with an atmosphere reflecting it’s Turkish and Venetian heritage.

Top reasons to visit Khania

Shania is an attractive destination for sightseeing and shopping for many tourists, especially the long row of beach resorts that stretch for over 20km along Chania Bay.

Main areas of Khania

The Old Town is centred around the harbour, and is full of souvenir, arts and crafts shops.

The new town has more leisure developments, such as Greek Tavernas, restaurants and more modern chain shops.

The beaches begin at Nea Hora, approximately 1km from the west of Old Town.

When to go to Khania

Summer season is hot, dry with clear skies, sometimes with a cooling breeze (meltemi) from the north or an occasional heatwave.

Winters are mild with relatively little rain and rare frosts, although the high level of humidity tends to lower the temperature.

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Top Attractions in Khania

• Male Village
• Etc Hayyim Synagogue
• Kastelli Hill
• Starves (location for the famous movie ‘Zorba the Greek’)
• Venetian Arsenali
• Firka
• Samaria Gorge
• Elafonissi
• Falassarna
• Gouvernetou
• Asia Trada
• Janissaries Mosque
• Cretan House
• Agios Nikolaus Church

Shopping in Khania

• Arts - Omen Art Shop Gallery, Exantas Art Space
• Carpets - Roka Carpets
• Books - Mediterraneo Bookstore

Eating in Khania

Good restaurants in Khania for local Greek cuisine are Taverna Semiramis, Theodosi Restaurant and The Well of the Turk.

Recommended restaurants include Kormoranos, Kouzina, Glossiness, Tamam, Restaurant Karats, Monastiri and Ela.

Nightlife and Entertainment in Khania

• Coffee - Cafe Agora, Lithos Restaurant Cafe, Kipos Cafe
• Bars 0 Nama, Hideaway, Barbarossa, Sinagoga, Fortezza, One, Tasty, Beeri Beeri
• Clubs - Caramela, Pallas
• Cocktails
• Craft Beers/Brewery
• Live Music - Taverna Semiramis, ToXani Restaurant, Ta Chalkina
• Wine - Vinery 36, Chrisotomos Restaurant, Skoufos and Oinos
• Museums - Archaeological Museum of Hania, Folklore Museum, Nautical Museum of Crete, War Museum, Museum of Typography
• Theatres - Municipal and Regional Theatre of Crete (DI.PE.THE.K.)
• Art - Municipal Art Gallery, Byzantine/Post-Byzantine Collection, Municipal Cultural Corporation of Chania (DI.P.E.X.)
• Music - The Venizelian Conservatory of Music (‘Odeon’)

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