Summary

Situated on the west coast of Crete, Chania Town is a beautiful old town that attracts British holidaymaker's year on year. For those who enjoy peaceful atmospheres, a gentle climate and a picturesque view, holidays to Chania Town will be perfect for you. Narrow lanes, ancient sites, striking churches and a host of attractive gardens are only a handful one can expect from Chania Town and you must come visit here to get an insight of how the locals here live. Holidays in Chania Town are centred on the wonderful Venetian Harbour that is located here. There are an abundance of bars and restaurants and as Chania Town is known for having some of the best shops in Crete, you will find a host of outlets to suit your shopping needs. If you're interested in taking your holidays to Chania Town, search here at Book Cheap Holidays where you will find some brilliant offers.

Things to do

Chania Town holidays tend to be focused around relaxing in the sun and enjoying a bit of peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life back home, however recently holidaymakers have opted to visit smaller resorts such as Chania Town to take advantage of some of the fantastic excursions here. One in particular is the Samaria Gorge. Considered one of the most popular tourist attractions in Crete and boasting the largest gorge in Europe, the Samaria Gorge is an area of stunning natural beauty and is situated in the national park of Samaria. Being 16km long, the gorge can take up to 5 hours to complete, however the exceptional views you will encounter make it all worthwhile. Ensure you take your camera to this trip with you as there are some wonderful picture opportunities here.

Flights and accommodation

Crete is home to 3 airports, Chania Airport, Heraklion Airport and the much smaller Sitia Airport. Flights to Chania Town are operated in Chania Airport and flight time is approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes. You can fly to Chania from most major airports in the UK for very cheap, especially with low cost carriers such as Easyjet. Many of the properties here tend to be small and friendly hotels that are run by Greek families. These can range from 2star to 4star and you are promised warm hospitality and a comfortable stay. For those who you who have a bit more to spend on your holidays to Chania Town, there are more luxury hotels available all of which can be found here at Book Cheap Holidays. Search the site today and find cheap holidays to Chania Town in no time.