Our Suggestions
Not to be missed
A perfect place under the sun
Kalathas beach is one of the most spectacular sandy beaches of the Peninsula of Chania and the closest to Villa Dimi, at a mere distance of 3′ drive (1.8km). The Peninsula features some of the cleanest and most beautiful beaches, not too far from the city centre. From the cosmopolitan Marathi (a complex of three consecutive beaches0 to the remote Seitan Limani and the iconic Stavros beach (where ‘Zorbas’ the movie with Antony Quinn was filmed , or the family friendly Tersanas near by, our guests have multiple choices. Further aways we suggest Xryssi Akti and Agii Apostoli on the northern coast, the iconic world famous Falasarna, Balos, Elafonisi and Kedrodasos on the West coast and finally the towns of Sfakia, Paleochora and Agia Roumeli which face the Libyan sea and enjoy unparalleled clean, crystal waters.
Cretan Ode to taste
The culinary epicenter fo Chania is spread out in the commercial district of the city as well as at its Old Town. For a coffee break, visit Monogram Roasters, Kross Coffee Roasters, or Red Jane Bakery, each renowned for their specialty brews—don’t miss the sandwiches at Red Jane! Within the Old Town, you’ll find several taverns like Oinopiio, Chrisostomos, and To Maridaki, serving up traditional local cuisine. Alternatively, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the harbor to Maiami, a unique brasserie and art studio offering fresh dishes and handmade ceramics from Chania.
For a tasteful lunch based on sea food dishes one should head to Marathi beach where multiple restaurants serve delicious food, or try the taverns at Kounoupidiana village, close to Villa Dimi.
Chania- A cultural mosaic
Chania and the entire island of Crete have ancient origins with human settlements occupying the land for thousands of years. From the Minoan civilisation and the ancient city of Kydonia through the Venetian occupation in the middle ages and the the new name Canea, and the Ottoman occupation that followed, Chania city has undergone many landmark changes and all those foreign infuences have carved theis markings on every wall, at every street and neighborhood. If you are a cultural, historical and architectural enthusiast, Chania is the place to visit. From the Archaeological Museum to the Maritime and Typography museums, from the Jewish synagogue to the Ottoman Mosque Yali Tzamisi, the Catholic church and the Christian Orthodox Metropolis, from the Ottoman Minarets and the iconic Egyptian Lighthouse, from the Venetian mansions, to the abandonned tanneries and the neoclassical estates of the early 20th century at Chalepa and on Nearchou Street, this city lives and breathes history and cultural evolution.
Vibrant and lively
During the summer, the city of Chania awakens, hosting countless of themed festivals and local festivities. From traditional panigiria, and concerts to open-air theatre plays, open-air cinemas, picturesque bars like Karolos’s Monastery and Synagogi within the Old Town, to trend setting bar restaurants like Pallas and exotic beach clubs on the North coast, there are loads of entertainment options for every one.