Greece · Crete
Chania
Venetian harbour, long warm season and the wildest beaches in Greece.
Overview
Western Crete stays swimmable into late October. Chania's old town is the base; pink-sand Elafonissi and the Samaria gorge are day trips.
beaches
sun holiday
food
hiking
warm in October
Weather
Best time to go: May–June and September–October
Next 7 days (live)
Average highs by month
16°J
16°F
18°M
21°A
25°M
29°J
31°J
31°A
28°S
25°O
21°N
17°D
Places
Seitan Limania
4.6beach · €
Dramatic fjord-like cove; steep descent, unreal water colour.
Busy (est.)
Nea Chora beach
4.2beach · €
Sandy town beach, 10 minutes' walk from the harbour.
Moderate (est.)
Ask for a place
e.g. "romantic Italian under €40 near the beach" or "cheap breakfast near the old town".