Next to villa Albero
(10 min. max)
Homemade food and fish – Some locals call it “the best frying pan of Chania”
3 min. 🚕
Traditional Italian pasta served in the pan
Easy parking | 9 min. 🚕
3 min. 👣
Ask for Athina – Pharmacist and co-owner of Villa Albero
2 min. 🚕
Super market with local goods and more | Free parking available
3 min. 🚕
Breakfast / Coffee
Old venetian harbour all day restaurant
15 min. 🚕 + 5 min. 👣
Panoramic view of the town of Chania
10 min. 🚕
Panoramic view of the town of Chania
10 min. 🚕
Enjoy a coffee next to the sea at the old industrial area of Tambakaria (Old leather factories)
11 min. 🚕
Different locations around Chania town
15 min. 🚕
Map coming soon.
Well known for its cappuccino
12 min. 🚕
Local/Casual food
Homemade food and fish – Some locals call it “the best frying pan of Chania”
3 min. 🚕
Casual high quality BBQ
11 min. 🚕
Traditional village slow food tavern
35 min. 🚕
Traditional local food in the old town of Chania
13 min. 🚕
Traditional dishes in the old town of Chania
15 min. 🚕
Traditional but fancy restaurant – Old Venetian harbour – Lighthouse view
15 min. 🚕 + 5 min. 👣
Traditional but ethnic cuisine in a small alley of the old town
15 min. 🚕 + 5 min. 👣
Feel like a local in this relaxing square in the city centre of the town
12 min. 🚕
Lunch only traditional cook house
12 min. 🚕
Homemade local food – Well known for its fish soups
12 min. 🚕
Seafood at Marathi Beach
20 min. 🚕
Seafood at Marathi Beach
20 min. 🚕
Seafood Restaurant at Stavros Beach
24 min. 🚕
Next to the sea at Nea Chora neighborhood
16 min. 🚕
Casual Italian Pizza
12 min. 🚕
Fine Dining
Wine experts and producers at the old Venetian harbour
15 min. 🚕 + 5 min. 👣
Mediterranean cuisine – Old Venetian harbour – Lighthouse view
15 min. 🚕 + 5 min. 👣
Premium meat cuts combined with sophisticated wines
12 min. 🚕
Fresh wood-fired oven pizza, pasta and more
15 min. 🚕
Located at a pedestrian alley of the old town
13 min. 🚕
Fine dining next to the sea at the old industrial area of Tambakaria – Old leather factories
11 min. 🚕
Casual Mediterranean – Next to the sea at Nea Chora neighborhood
16 min. 🚕
Atmospheric romantic restaurant next to the sea at the city of Rethymno
50 min. 🚕
Vegeterian/Vegan
Vegetarian & vegan restaurant in the old Venetian harbour
15 min. 🚕
Fine dining on the terrace of Pallas with old harbour view
15 min. 🚕 + 5 min. 👣
Eat on the go
Old fashioned souvlaki to go
12 min. 🚕
Huge variety of crepes
14 min. 🚕
Handmade sandwiches to go
11 min. 🚕
Beaches
Long sandy beach with sunbeds, umbrellas, and beach bars. Must see sunset.
55 min. 🚕
Amazing cove, no umbrellas, 10 min. hiking required. Wear shoes 🥾.
27 min. 🚕
A beautiful & easy escape for the windy days I Combine with food at Loukoulos or Patrelantonis taverns.
20 min. 🚕
Pink sandy beach, amazing landscape with turquoise waters & white sand, crowded.
No umbrellas, the cleanest of turquoise waters & white sand, less crowded.
1 hour 30 min. 🚕 + 5 min. 👣
Turquoise waters & white sand, accessible through dirt road by car but need 20 min. hiking 🥾. Boat trips as an alternative way to visit.
1 hour 10 min. 🚕 + 20 min. 👣
Amazing landscape with a path, full of palm trees, leading to the beach. 15 min easy walking.
1 hour 20 min. 🚕 + 15 min. 👣
Relaxing place in Platanias with free parking available.
25 min. 🚕
Fully organised beach bar in Agia Marina with free parking available.
18 min. 🚕
Activities
Challenging but wonderful experience. The longest gorge in Europe (16km). Takes 6-7 hours to cross.
Links :
Easy to medium difficulty path that leads from Gouverneto Monastery to an amazing secret beach. Takes around 2 hour back and forth.
Less than 30 min hiking.
1 hour 10 min. 🚕
Explore private boat trip options to various local beaches and islands.
Links to book trips:
Discover the underwater world with guided scuba diving or snorkeling adventures.
Explore the White Mountains with a 4×4 vehicle.
Visit the studio of gifted artist Manousos Chalkiadakis, located in the beautiful Paidochori village.
30 min. 🚕
Explore Cretan wine production at Manousakis winery.
30 min. 🚕
Visit Olive oil farm, tour & restaurant at Biolea Astrikas Estate.
40 min. 🚕
Culture
Explore the rich history of Chania at the Archaeological Museum.
10 min. 🚕
Dive into the maritime heritage of Crete at the Maritime Museum.
15 min. 🚕
Admire contemporary art at the Municipal Art Gallery of Chania.
15 min. 🚕
Step back in time at the Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera.
18 min. 🚕
Visit the historic house of Eleftherios Venizelos, one of Greece’s most revered politicians.
9 min. 🚕
Explore the evolution of typography at the Museum of Typography.
7 min. 🚕
Nightlife
Atmospheric bar in the old town of Chania.
12 min. 🚕
Atmospheric bar in the alleys of the old Venetian harbour. Used to be an old synagogue.
15 min. 🚕 5 min. 👣
Enjoy unique cocktails in the easy-going square of Splantzia.
12 min. 🚕
In the heart of the old Venetian harbour. Outdoor & indoor options.
15 min. 🚕
Outdoor cocktails and drinks.
15 min. 🚕
Indoor late hours club.
15 min. 🚕
Medical
Ask for Athina – Pharmacist and co-owner of Villa Albero.
2 min. 🚕
Dermatologists, face, body & hair removal treatments.
15 min. 🚕
Emergency department available.
12 min. 🚕
Contact Dr. Koutsaki Anastasia, Pediatrician. Call +30 2821058402.
Private clinic with emergency department available.
12 min. 🚕
** Disclaimer
As locals, we recommend the above based on our personal taste and opinions. We cannot guarantee the quality of the services or products mentioned. Feel free to conduct your own research and price comparisons.