Holidays to Chania deliver the whole package of golden beaches, a historic old town and stress-free daytrips.
Mountains of appeal
Sitting on the north-west crest of Greece's largest island Crete, Chania's the island's second-largest city. On top of an old town stuffed with Venetian buildings, it's got a buzzing waterfront and a fistful of Blue Flag beaches.
Historic highlights
The old town has history to spare, with a 14th-century harbour and a 16th-century lighthouse, plus reminders of the Venetian, Egyptian and Ottoman conquests of this pretty Greek port dotted throughout. There's still a thriving market culture, and the narrow streets are jammed with tiny trinket shops and tempting food stalls.