A family itinerary for Chania that parents actually stick to looks very different from the “10 beaches in 10 days” lists online. Chania with children is excellent, but only if you plan around the heat, the driving distances, and the…
A car opens up the Crete that buses do not reach: the south coast, mountain villages, empty coves and the road home at sunset. Driving here is not hard, but it is different from home, and a few things catch…
Ferries to Chania do not come into the Venetian Harbour. That is only for small excursion boats. The ferry port is Souda, about 7 km east of town, with overnight ships to Piraeus (Athens) all year. The second port is…
Chania Airport (CHQ) is small, single-terminal and about 14 km from town, on the Akrotiri peninsula. Arriving is usually easy. Leaving in July or August is where most complaints come from: crowded gates, heat, delays later in the day and…
Solo travel in Chania is one of the easier decisions you can make, whether it is your first trip alone or your tenth. The town is walkable, safe and welcoming, and small enough to learn in a day. Eating alone…
Chania works very well with children. The city is small and walkable, tavernas welcome kids until late, and within half an hour you have bays with water so shallow that toddlers can sit in it. The trick is choosing the…