Budget tips for Chania are easier to find in practice than most travel websites suggest. The honest truth is that Chania is not cheap in July and August. Harbour-front coffees, tourist-trap menus, sunbed hire at the better-known beaches, accommodation booked…
Chania in winter is a city you will not find in most travel guides. That is partly the point. The harbour lights reflect off wet cobblestones. The tavernas are full of locals. You can get a table anywhere you want,…
The question of how many days in Chania is one I hear from visitors constantly. And there is no single right answer. It depends entirely on what you want from a holiday. City sightseeing, long beach days, serious hiking, village…
Knowing what to pack for Chania is not the same as knowing what to pack for a generic Greek island holiday. Chania is western Crete, and it has its own character. There are mountain gorges and pebble coves within an…
Is Chania safe for tourists? The short answer is yes, and most visitors will never experience anything more alarming than a sunburn or an overpriced calamari. But that is not the whole picture. Chania is very friendly to tourists, but…
Knowing the best time to visit Chania is the most useful thing you can do before booking your trip. Get it right and you will have good weather, manageable crowds, and prices that do not make you wince. Get it…