Old Town & Venetian Harbour
Wander the narrow lanes, the lighthouse and the waterfront tavernas of one of the most charming old towns in Greece.
01Chania · Crete
Chania has it all.
Tall mountains and dramatic gorges, award-winning beaches, archaeological sites, picturesque villages and endless nights out — all within reach of Nireas Hotel.
Discover Chania
A place that caters for all tastes.
Beautiful gorges, spectacular caves, clean beaches awarded with the Blue Flag, mystical sea depths for scuba diving, archaeological sites, traditional feasts, picturesque villages and natural lakes such as Kournas and Agia — and, last but not least, a lively nightlife.
Nireas Hotel is just 4 km from Chania town, so the old harbour, the beaches of the north coast and the roads to the White Mountains all start right at our door.
The local people stay true to their traditions and are well known for their hospitality — always ready to welcome you with a warm handshake and a shot of raki.
Top experiences
Eight reasons to fall in love with Chania.
Distances are approximate, by road, from the hotel or from Chania town.
Samaria Gorge
One of the longest gorges in Europe — a full-day hike through the White Mountains down to the Libyan Sea.
02Balos & Gramvousa
The famous turquoise lagoon and the Venetian fortress island, on the westernmost tip of Crete.
03Elafonisi
Pink-tinted sand and shallow, crystal-clear water — a protected natural area in the south-west.
04Lake Kournas
The only natural freshwater lake of Crete, surrounded by hills — perfect for a relaxed afternoon.
05Ancient Aptera
Roman cisterns, a theatre and a Turkish fortress, with sweeping views over Souda Bay.
06Botanical Park & Gardens
Fruit trees, herbs and exotic plants from around the world, in the foothills of the White Mountains.
07Caves & villages
Mountain villages, monasteries and caves where traditions, feasts and local hospitality live on.
08Beaches
Sea and sand, near and far.
Walking distance from the hotel
- Glaros Beach650 m
- Iguana Beach800 m
- Agii Apostoli Beach950 m
- Kalamaki Beach950 m
- Yannis Beach1.1 km
- Chryssi Akti1.5 km
Worth the day trip
- Balos Lagoonwest
- Falassarnawest
- Elafonisisouth-west
- Seitan LimaniaAkrotiri
- MarathiAkrotiri
- Plataniaswest coast
Chania town
Sights in and around the Old Town.
- Municipal Garden1.5 km
- Battle of Crete Memorial2.5 km
- Venetian Walls4.1 km
- Agios Dimitrios Bastion4.2 km
- Etz Hayyim Synagogue4.2 km
- Folklore Museum of Chania4.3 km
- Turkish Bath (Hammam)4.3 km
- Municipal Art Gallery4.3 km
- San Salvatore Bastion4.3 km
- Mitropoleos Square4.3 km
- Firkas Fortress4.6 km
- Archaeological Museum6 km
- Venizelos House-Museum6 km
Taste of Chania
Cretan flavours you have to try.
Cretan cuisine is simple, fresh and generous — built on olive oil, wild greens, local cheeses and honey. Finish every meal the local way, with a glass of raki.
- Dakos
- Kalitsounia
- Chaniotiko boureki
- Staka
- Snails (chochlioi)
- Graviera cheese
- Cretan olive oil
- Thyme honey
- Raki (tsikoudia)
- Fresh fish by the sea
Nights out
From cocktail bars on the Venetian harbour to traditional Cretan music, Chania’s nightlife goes on until late — and it’s only a short ride from the hotel.
Getting around
Easy to reach, easy to explore.
The best season for swimming is from May to October, while spring and autumn are ideal for hiking.
Chania International Airport17 km from the hotel
Souda portferries to Piraeus (Athens)
Local & intercity busesbus stop close to the hotel
Car hireask our reception for help
Your base for exploring Chania.
Book directly with us and ask our reception for tips on beaches, trips and tavernas.