Chania

One day in Chania was enough for us to experience the city properly, but only because we kept the plan

Solo travel in Chania worked extremely well for us as independent travellers. The compact Old Town was easy to understand

Chania to Falasarna took us around an hour by car and made one of the easiest beach day trips we

Chania in November suited us because we wanted to explore the city after the summer crowds had largely disappeared. We

White Mountains of Crete showed us a dramatically different side of the island from its beaches. We travelled from the

Souda Bay to Chania is a straightforward transfer of around 20 minutes, with public buses, taxis and cruise shuttles connecting

Elafonisi was not just a beach excursion from Chania for us. The drive became a significant part of the day,

Chania in December gave us a much quieter version of the city than summer visitors usually see. The Venetian harbour,

Walking in Chania worked best for us when we stopped trying to follow a sightseeing route. The Old Town is

Balos Lagoon is worth the journey, but we found that how you arrive changes the experience considerably. Driving across the