Visit Crete - Cofil 2022

Crete island map with architecture illustration. Bay of Chania, Heraklion. Greece beach landscape

VISIT CRETE

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A few words about Crete

Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you can admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore sandy beaches, impressive mountainscapes, steep gorges and become part of the island’s rich gastronomic culture.

Crete is divided into 4 prefectures: Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion and Lassithi (Agios Nikolaos).

The options offered to someone visiting the island are vast. You will probably need a lifetime to uncover the beauties and treasures of this island!

The town of Chania…

Chania (also spelled: Hania) is a place where different civilizations have flourished throughout the centuries. Nowadays, it is the second largest city of Crete after Heraklion and capital of the homonym prefecture.

Strolling around the Old Town’s maze-like alleys with the beautiful Venetian mansions, the fountains and the elaborate churches will guide you through the historical route of the city.

Get familiar with the city of Chania by wandering around in its streets, visiting its museums, the Arsenal buildings (Neoria-old shipyards) and the Municipal Market, admiring the lighthouse – landmark of the city – and enjoying the innumerable cafés and restaurants with local products.

Tours & activities around Chania…

Visit Sfakia, one of the most authentic places of Crete.
Enjoy the beautiful natural landscape of lake Kournas.
Make a stop to the remarkable monasteries of Agia Triada Tzagarolon and Gouvernetou.
Trek through Samaria gorge, Europe’s longest gorge.
Hike to the impressive caves of Lera, Asfendou and Kryonerida.
Discover hidden waterfalls in places with historical value.
Take a tour to local wineries, having wine tastings and Cretan cooking experiences.

Beaches close to Chania…

The district of Chania with over 350km of coastline and more than 80 beaches – most of which awarded with a blue flag
– hosts some of the most drop-dead beautiful exotic beaches in Greece.

Museums & Archeological sites

Crete was the center of Europe’s first advanced civilization, the Minoans, from 2700 to 1420 BC.

Experience the effect of the rich history of Crete in its museums and archeological sites. Visit some of them in the Chania and Heraklion prefectures:

• Chania Archeological Museum
• Maritime Museum of Crete
• Byzantine & Post-Byzantine Museum of Chania
• Historical Museum & Archives of Chania
• Municipal Art Gallery of Chania
• Venizelos Tombs
• Mosque of Kioutsouk Hasan
• Museum of Typography
• Ancient Theatre of Aptera
• Archeological Site of Aptera
• Archaeological Site of Knossos (Heraklion)
• Archaeological Site of Phaistos (Heraklion)