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 Agora.
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
- Agora
- Chania Lighthouse
- Cathedral of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary
- Koum Kapi Beach
Things to Do in Old Town Chania
- Chania Central Market
- Maritime Museum of Crete
- Municipal Art Gallery of Chania
- Cretan House Folklore Museum
- Folklore Museum of Chania
Other Popular Old Town Chania Attractions
- Ancient Kydonia
- Mosque of Kioutsouk Hassan
- 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)
