Agia Triada Monastery Crete Agia Triada Monastery Crete is located 16km out of Chania and 4 km from Gouverneto monastery, on the north side of the Akrotiri of peninsula. Two brothers who were both monks, built the monastery. They were part of a Venetian-Cretan family that exerted a lot of influence during that time. The […]
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Elafonisi Beach Chania Crete Elafonisi beach is located on the southwestern corner of Chania on the island of Crete. This should not be confused with Elafonisos on the Peloponnese peninsula, which is equally stunning. Elafonisi is located 73km out of Chania and will take at least one and a half hours to get there, depending […]
Balos Beach Chania Crete The lagoon known as Balos beach is located on the northwestern side of Chania on the island of Crete in the region known as Kissamos. Balos beach is located 51km out of Chania and it will take at least one hour and 15 minutes to get there, depending on whether you […]
Seitan Limania Beach Crete Seitan Limania Beach Crete is a very special spot to visit and one that has only gained fame in recent times. It is located 22km from Chania, a town on the Greek island of Crete. It’s on the north eastern coast of the peninsula of Akrotiri. Seitan Limania, the bay of […]
Gouverneto Monastery Chania Crete Gouverneto Monastery Chania Crete is located 20km out of Chania and 4 km from the monastery of Agia Triada, on the north side of the Akrotiri of peninsula. Also known as Kyria ton Agelon meaning Lady of Angels. Built in 1537 in the Venetian period, it is one of the oldest […]
Marathi Beach Chania Crete Marathi beach is located 17km from Chania, a town on the Greek island of Crete. It’s on the south eastern coast of the peninsula of Akrotiri. Undoubtedly, Marathi beach is a popular beach among locals and tourists alike because of its close proximity to Chania town. Also, its position on the […]
Loutraki Beach Chania Crete Loutraki beach is located 17km from Chania, a town on the Greek island of Crete. It’s on the south eastern coast of the peninsula of Akrotiri. Loutraki beach, is located very close to Marathi beach, (the two main tourist destinations in south east side of Akrotiri) and is similar to Marathi […]