Chania is not cheap in July and August. Harbour-front coffees, sunbeds at the famous beaches and last-minute rooms in peak season drain money fast. But time your trip well, step back from the waterfront and eat where locals eat, and…
Chania in winter is a city most travel guides ignore, and that is the point. The harbour lights reflect off wet stone, the tavernas are full of locals, you can get a table anywhere and walk the Old Town without…
How many days do you need in Chania? It depends on what you want: city wandering, long beach days, serious hiking or slow village lunches. Chania can absorb all of it. What we can say for certain is that almost…
Packing for Chania is easy, but it is not quite “beach holiday” packing. Within one week you might walk on slippery cobblestones, hike a gorge, swim at a rocky cove and visit a monastery that will not let you in…
Yes, Chania is a safe place. Violent crime is rare, the old town is busy and relaxed at midnight, and families, couples and solo women all walk around without worry. The things that actually cause trouble for visitors here are…
The best time to visit Chania depends on what you want from the trip. For swimming, hiking and walking the old town in comfort, aim for late May to June or September to mid-October. July and August give you the…