Things To Do
Elafonissi Beach
Discover the pink sand beach (be mindful of the winding roads!)
Old Venetian Port of Chania
Grab a frappé or freddocino & explore the waterfront with views of the lighthouse and colourful buildings
Falasarna Beach
Take in a stunning sunset at a must-see sandy beach
Samaria Gorge
A must-do hike — be sure to book an organized tour
Balos Beach
A picturesque turquoise lagoon (recommend a ferry to get there!)
Old Town
The historic heart of Chania, lined with restaurants & stores (you know you can't resist a little magnet)
Seitan Limania
A secluded cove ft. white limestone cliffs (tip: wear proper footwear to get down the rocky hill to the beach!)
Archaeological Museum of Chania | Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Χανίων
Escape into AC & brush up on your archeology
Agia Marina Beach
Lined with restaurants, bars & cute shops
Strata 2026
Every Tuesday evening in the summer, over 1,500 Greek dancers and musicians perform at the harbour in traditional clothing
Knossos Palace
Head on a day trip to Heraklion (Crete's capital) & discover an iconic Bronze Age archaeological site
Kourtaliotiko Gorge
Take a trip to a natural landmark (did somebody say swimming in waterfalls & springs!?)
Kalypso Beach
A quick drive from Kourtaliotiko Gorge, you’ll find a bay known for its diving & snorkelling
Preveli beach
A palm tree lined beach near Kourtaliotiko (be prepared for a hike down to the beach or take a boat!)
Matala Beach
A must-do day trip to the famous cave beach
THE ISLANDS
Below are some picturesque islands you can visit by taking a ferry from Crete
Santorini
Take a ferry to the famous blue domes from Rethymno for the day or choose to stay
Mykonos
To keep the party going, take a ferry to the island that never sleeps from Heraklion
Paros
Looking to relax instead? Take a ferry from Heraklion to the laidback island in the Cyclades
Rhodes
Where we went on our first Greece trip together! This island has a lot to offer, including a super unique medieval city with labyrinth-like patterns. Take a ferry there from Heraklion!
