What's Chania Town Like?
Visitors really like Chania Town, especially its historical sites, waterfront, and bars. Enjoy the neighborhood's museums and cafes. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like 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:
- Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ), 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
- War Museum of Chania
- Cretan House Folklore Museum
- Eleftherios Venizelos Residence & Museum
Other Popular Chania Town Attractions
- Cathedral of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary
- Mosque of Kioutsouk Hassan
- Historical Museum and Archives
- House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos
- Chania Municipal Garden
When Is the Best Time to Visit Chania?
- Hottest months: July, August, September, June (average 76°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 55°F)
- Rainiest months: December, January, February, November (average 6 inches of rainfall)