What's Old Town Chania Like?
If you want to find the perfect area to explore, consider Old Town Chania. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Lighthouse. There's plenty more to see, including Chania Central Market and Maritime Museum of Crete.
How to Get to Old Town Chania
Flying to:
- Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ), 7 mi (11.2 km) from Old Town Chania
Things to See and Do in and around Old Town Chania
What to See in Old Town Chania
- Old Venetian Harbor
- Chania Lighthouse
- Mosque of Kioutsouk Hassan
- Cathedral of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary
- Agora
Things to Do in Old Town Chania
- Chania Central Market
- Maritime Museum of Crete
- Cretan House Folklore Museum
- Folklore Museum of Chania
- Municipal Art Gallery of Chania
Other Popular Old Town Chania Attractions
- Koum Kapi Beach
- Ancient Kydonia
- Mosque of the Janissaries
- Venetian Shipyards
- Church of Agios Nikolaos
When Is the Best Time to Visit Chania?
- Hottest months: July, August, September, June (average 76°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 55°F)
- Rainiest months: December, January, February, November (average 6 inches of rainfall)