Maritime Museum of Crete
Ship models in the Firka fortress.
Museums · Chania






Elafonissi is a small island so close to the beach that one can actually walk there from the beach.
The crystal clear turquoise shallow waters in combination with the thin white and coral-red sand create a landscape of unparalleled beauty!
The route to Elefonissi won't leave you disappointed!
Elafonissi is a Natura 2000 protected area. The island is full of sand dunes with sea daffodils and junipers. The endangered loggerhead sea turtle and several more rare animals and plants find shelter on the island ; it is strictly forbitten to remove any plants, animals, shells and and sand from the area.
Ship models in the Firka fortress.
Museums · Chania
The last synagogue of Crete.
Old towns & landmarks · Chania
The domed mosque on the harbour.
Old towns & landmarks · Chania
Crete’s most atmospheric waterfront: lighthouse, mosque and Venetian arsenals.
Forts & castles · Chania
Icons in the San Salvatore church.
Museums · Chania
Finds from western Crete in a modern building.
Museums · Chania
Cretan crafts in the old town.
Museums · Chania
A Venetian Gothic church in the old town.
Churches & monasteries · Chania
Old hammam by the harbour.
Old towns & landmarks · Chania
The symbol of Chania, at the end of the harbour.
Forts & castles · Chania
Chania's main cathedral.
Churches & monasteries · Chania
Minoan ruins under Chania's old town.
Archaeological sites · Chania
Exhibitions in a Venetian shipyard.
Old towns & landmarks · Chania
The old Venetian shipyards.
Forts & castles · Chania
Elafonisi (Island of Deer) is like paradise on earth and has a wonderful beach with pink coral sand and crystalline waters. It is consireded as one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. This magical place was deserted for a long time but now it has become a popular sight.
4 hoursThe traditional village of Elos is located 60 km south-west of Chania Town, on the way to the Monastery of Chrissoskalitissa and the wonderful beach of Elafonissi.
Elos is a small village with few stone houses where its inhabitants are mostly engaged in agriculture cattle breeding. The village is surrounded by lush greenery, olive groves and plane trees.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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