The island of Crete is Greece’s biggest. The city of Chania is Crete’s second biggest city, after Heraklion, and lies on the Northwest coast. The old Venetian harbour is the main attraction for visitors… and for good reason! It’s absolutely stunning, with a Venetian lighthouse as the focal point, an ancient Ottoman mosque and a plethora of bars and restaurants around the harbour edge. But, the best finds are hidden in the narrow, cobbled streets behind the sea front.
I’ve been to Crete four times and on three of those trips I’ve stayed in Chania Harbour! Twice, I was lucky enough to stay in traditional Greek-owned homes that are owned by a friend of a friend’s. The third time, I booked a beautiful, modern Airbnb, just one street behind the harbour front.
If you’re planning a trip to Crete, here are 10 photos to make you want to visit Chania Harbour!
As you can see, Chania Harbour in Crete isn’t the Santorini-style white washed buildings with blue roofs. It’s an eclectic mix of brightly coloured buildings and bare stone walls. I absolutely love it there and I haven’t met anyone yet who’s been and hasn’t either! So, book that trip to Chania Harbour and you’ll fall in love with it too.
If you’re thinking of going to Turkey instead, check out this post on the absolutely beautiful harbour village Selimiye!
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17th June 2021 at 7:09 pm[…] you’re thinking of heading to Greece instead, check out this post to see why you should consider the beautiful old Venetian port town of Chania, on the island of […]