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The historic City of Chania, renowned as one of the most beautiful and picturesque of Crete, is just a 20 minute walk away from Alexis hotel. The exhilarating walk throughout the city is like stepping back in time discovering the cultural and architectural treasures of the region.

Enjoy wandering through the small paths
of the City of Chania bustling with shops, boutiques, craft shops, colorful markets, traditional tavernas and cosmopolitan nightlife featuring a variety of trendy bars and cafes. There are a number of museums worth visiting, including the Archeological, Naval and Folklore museums.

Hotel Alexis is a convenient base from where you can explore several classical treasures in the surrounding country side. Take a jeep safari, go scuba diving, snorkeling, or take a bicycle tour through the beautiful Cretan countryside only to return to Hotel Alexis and the comforts of home having enjoyed a full day of activities

Here are just some of the more popular area attractions:

Nea Hora Beach - 300 m Old Venetian Harbor - 5 Minutes Chania Stadium - 5 Minutes Mini Golf - 10 Minutes Chania Public Garden & Zoo - 5 Minutes Municipal Art Gallery of Chania Chania Archaeological Museum Naval Museum of Chania Historical Archives of Crete

Within 30 minutes from the hotel, guests can visit the longest gorge in Europe surrounded by incredible unspoiled natural beauties; the Samaria Gorge (17 km long) features the spectacular rugged landscapes of the White Mountains and rich and unique flora and fauna.

The path finishes into the crystal clear Libyan Sea (southern coast of the Chania Prefecture) a truly unique experience.

A one hour drive and you arrive at Elafonisi, an astonishing beach situated in the southwestern corner of the Chania Prefecture and is often referred to as the “Cretan Caribbean” because of its crystal clear waters. While at Elafonisi, one can visit the popular cave of Agia Sofia featuring spectacular stalagmites and the legendary white-washed monastery of Chrisoskalitissa.

Next is Paleochora, an extraordinary town in the southern part of Chania where you will find the best coastlines of the island and famous for its breathtaking views of the Libyan sea, a definite must in your itinerary.