Chania is a small, picturesque town worth getting to know, where you’ll almost certainly stay longer than you intended, enjoying tasty food, the wonderful harbour, old buildings and many more. Chania is also one of the two places you are most likely to see on arriving in Crete.
Crete’s mystery is extremely deep. Whoever sets foot on this island senses a mysterious force branching warmly and beneficiently through his veins, senses his soul begin to grow. - Nikos Kazantzakis, Report to Greco
The traditional village of Elos is located 60 km south west of Chania Town, on the way to the Monastery of Chrissoskalitissa and the wonderful beach of Elafonissi. Elos is a small village with few stone houses where its inhabitants are mostly engaged in agriculture cattle breeding.
Gavalochori is a traditional Cretan village situated in the Apokoron region about 3km inland from the coastal village of Almirida. Its location is 25 km east of Chania which takes about 20 minutes drive along the National Road. Gavalochori is an old historical village.
Kokkino Chorio (or "Red Village") is a small village situated in Apokoronas in Chania regional unit of Crete, Greece. Kokkino Chorio, or Red Village, sits on the Drapano Cape overlooking the magnificent Souda Bay.
Ravdoucha Village is one of the most beautiful and traditional places in Chania at Rodopos Peninsula. Τhe village is located on a hill with the memorable view, overlooking the gulf of Kissamos-Kastelli and also is very close to the beach.
Roustika is a village in central Rethimnon, Crete is a village which maintains some aspects of traditional village architecture and traces of its venetian past. In the village, there are famous monasteries and churches and many other sights to enjoy.
Samonas is a peaceful picturesque village in Apokoronas Region, Chania, Crete, Greece, which still preserves its authentic character since is really small and quiet and has very few inhabitants. During night hours, thousands of stars will magnetize your eyes.