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Horafakia Holidays
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Horafakia holidays feel like you've stepped back in time to a more peaceful Crete, although excitement isn't too far away.
Away from it all
Blue skies, pine-covered hills and lush olive groves –this is Crete at it's very best. The village of Horafakia hosts a family bakery, as well as a helping of traditional tavernas. Even though you're only a 20-minute drive away from the more crowded Chania, you won't struggle to relax here.
Daytrips to Chania
You'll see the ancient lighthouse first as you drive into lively Chania – a symbol of how important this port once was to its early settlers. Inland from the huge Venetian harbour, there's a Medieval town to explore with higgledy-piggledy streets and craft workshops galore.
Beach life
Three white sandy beaches are nestled nearby. Stavros is a five-minute drive away – you might recognise it from the film Zorba the Greek. Tersanas is in a natural harbour just 15 minutes' walk from the village, and Kalathas, a 20-minute stroll away, sits opposite a tiny island. Strong swimmers gather here, and it's a favoured haunt of first-time snorkellers and experts alike.
At a glance
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Unwind in a tranquil Greek village
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Snorkel or swim at sandy nearby beaches
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Spend the day landmark-hopping in energetic Chania
