The Delightful Travellers tell us what to do in Crete, Greece

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The Delightful Travellers go all around the world exploring different destinations, cuisines, resorts, and more. The Delightful Travellers spent a day exploring the beautiful Cretan city of Chania!

It can be found on the north west side of the island of Crete (the largest Greek island).

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They begin the day at Nea Chora beach, which is right in town. Here you’ll find a lot of restaurants and bars along the street with beach chairs and umbrellas that you can rent for about 5 Euros each.

Next, they explore the old Venetian city walls which surround the old city. After walking up, they come down to check out the Old Venetian port as well as the lighthouse. The lighthouse happens to be one of the oldest in the world.

Last, but not least! They explore the beautiful streets of the old city and stop to try Cretan pies filled with spinach and mizithra cheese. as well as some Greek coffee.

Watch Them Explore!

Crete

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and is in the Mediterranean Sea. It lies between the Sea of Crete and the Libyan Sea, south of the Peloponnese.

Crete is approximately 260 km long and 60 km wide. Crete consists of four prefectures: Chania, Rethimno, Heraklion and Lasithi. If there was a beauty contest for Greek islands, Crete would surely be a fan favourite!

Indeed, some say there’s no place on earth like Crete. With a population of approximately 650,000 people, it is not just sun, sea and sand; it is distinctly full of vitality, warmth, hospitality, culture and of course an excellent infrastructure.

Crete is well known for its seas and beaches but it has a very contrasting landscape.

Nea Chora Beach

Nea Chora means "new town". It was the first modern part of Chania outside the venetian fortification wall.

New Chora has a fishing harbour and a great beach to enjoy. You will find plenty of traditional cafes and sea food restaurants around. It is a great alternative to the Old Town because you have a beach at your doorstep, good parking spots, and some of the best seafood restaurants in the area.

Chania

Chania (also spelled: Haniá) is the capital city and a place where different civilizations have flourished throughout the centuries. You can easily discover well-preserved historical monuments by wandering around the Old Town’s maze-like alleys with the beautiful Venetian mansions, fountains and the elaborate churches.