Chryssoskalitissa Monastery

Chryssoskalitissa Monastery

Chryssoskalitissa monastery is one of the most known sights in Chania region. It is located in Southwest Crete, just a few kilometres north of the famous Elafonisi beach.

Ancient Polirinia, Chania

Ancient Polirinia, Chania

Polirinia was an ancient city-state, famous all over Crete in its time, which dominated in the region of the west coast of Crete. Today, Polirinia village is a reminder of the city’s great past.

Gramvousa, Chania

Gramvousa, Chania

Gramvousa is the name of the long peninsula on the northwest edge of Crete. It is also the name of the small island near the peninsula. Both the peninsula and the island are remote places.

Rodopou Peninsula, Chania

Rodopou Peninsula, Chania

Rodopou Peninsula is the peninsula that separates the bay of Chania and the bay of Kissamos. It is 18 kilometres long and 5 kilometres wide. It is a remote peninsula, ideal for seclusion.

Halepa, Chania City

Halepa, Chania City

Halepa is a select quarter of Chania city. Featuring beautiful old mansions, many of them in the neoclassical architectural style, it is considered the most “aristocratic” quarter of Chania city.