15 days in Chania Town Itinerary

The place where Cretan and Venetian cultures merged in the 13th century, Chania Town attracts throngs of tourists with its well-preserved medieval harbor.

Change things up with these side-trips from Chania Town: St. Nicholas Church (in Georgioupolis), Elafonissi (Elafonisi Viewpoint & Elafonissi Beach) and Rethymnon (Monastery of Arkadi, Rethymnon Old Town, &more). Spend the 20th (Thu) exploring nature at Samaria Gorge National Park. There's lots more to do: go for a stroll along the water at Old Venetian Harbor, enjoy the sand and surf at Balos Lagoon, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Kournas, and discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

For maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Chania Town online trip builder.

If you are flying in from Sweden, the closest major aiports are Chania International Airport, Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport and Santorini Airport. In May in Chania Town, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 19°C at night.