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All possible shades of blue

The prefecture of Chania has countless impressive beaches, some of which are among the top in the Mediterranean

The region of Chania has amazing places to visit, from secret villages and fabulous beaches to interesting sightseeing. The most famous town is Chania Town, with the characteristic Venetian and traditional architecture. The most impressive beaches are Balos, Elafonissi, and Falassarna, while there are innumerable other amazing beaches around the coastline, from organized resorts to secluded coves.

Chania holidays is a very interesting experience. A drive around the prefecture will also bring you to many interesting sights. Explore the Medieval Castles you will find on your way, trek the many paths along with forests and gorges, visit the small local museums that depict the local history and even try a chat with the locals at the traditional restaurants.

Old Port

The Old Port, a mix of Cretan, Venetian elements, beautiful narrow streets and wonderful architecture (800 metres from Balance Hotel).

Falassarna

The almost pink sand, clear, turquoise waters and surrounding mountains, offer majestic scenery (59 Km from Balance Hotel).

Seitan Limania

Vertical wild cliffs and stunning blue waters create a summer landscape of incomparable beauty (14 Km from Balance Hotel).

Samaria Gorge

The most famous trekking gorge in Europe and a part of the European E4 hiking trail. Its length reaches 14.5km and takes almost 5-7 hours to hike (37 Km from Balance Hotel).

Elafonissi

World's top 25 beaches on TripAdvisor in 2014. A protected nature with more than 110 rare plants. Famous pink sands are caused by tiny pink shells (73 Km from Balance Hotel).

Balos

This gorgeous lagoon and beach is located on the northwestern corner of Crete. You can reach the location by car, but easier and most fun way is by boat (51 Km from Balance Hotel).

Omalos

At an altitude ranging from 1,040 to 1,250 meters, Omalos plateau is surrounded by the high peaks of the White Mountains. Locals grew grain and potatoes and there were many shepherd huts and "mitata" (cheese-dairies) where the marvelous cheese of the area was produced (37 Km from Balance Hotel).

Loutro

Loutro is a quaint fishing village on the south coast of Crete. The amphitheatrical bay, lying right by the sea, boasts a unique waterfront made of whitewashed buildings, blue windows, and pink blossomed bougainvillea (2,5 Hours from Balance Hotel).

Discover the Old town

Chania Old Town is one the most famous landmarks of Crete due to its charm and architecture

In Chania’s Municipal Market you will find key ingredients used to prepare the delicious Cretan dishes. The Turkish district is the favorite place for locals when it comes to dining. A few boot artisans still remain at Stivanadika, the area used to be the home of the cretan boots shoemakers. The Venetian neighborhood of the Old Town in Chania is one of the most picturesque areas. Many of the venetian mansions have been recently transformed into stunning boutique hotels, retaining the original architecture

old VENETIAN harbor

The lighthouse of the Venetian harbor, is considered the oldest existing in Greece, and one of the oldest in the world...

The first phase of the construction of the port was during the Venetian period between 1320 and 1356, however the morphology of the port was inappropriate, as the port was overall small in size and shallow. The foundations of the lighthouse lie on natural rocks and it reaches a height of 21 meters. During the Venetian rule, the purpose of the lantern was to serve as a protective bastion.