Chania harbour is probably the first thing that visitors to Crete see upon arrival to the beautiful Greek island. It is one of two ports that most pull in to and it is a beauty; the old port, the Venetian harbour, a cluster of old buildings, museums, churches, restaurants, cafes and crafts shops right on the coast.
Carefully built in the 14th century for commercial purposes and to protect against pirate raids, the harbour is a stunning and oft-photographed place that one needs to see with their own eyes. If you have found a
vacation rental in Crete, be sure to come an appreciate this charming little port and the equally stunning city right behind it.
The second largest city on Crete and one of the most beautiful of all cities in Greece, Chania has a unique atmosphere that has a touch of the spirit of Florence and Venice from its Venetian roots, which is uniquely and wonderfully combined with the tradition, culture and character of Crete.