Area attractions & links:
Information on flights and time schedules to Chania:
OLYMPIC Airways
,
AEGEAN Airlines
Ferry schedules:
ANEK lines
,
MINOAN lines
Municipal art gallery of Chania:
www.pinakothiki-chania.gr
Information on museums & monuments:
www.culture.gr/2/21/maps/crete/xania/xania.html
Archeological sites of Minoan Crete:
www.uk.digiserve.com/mentor/minoan
Information on Chania:
www.chania-info.com
Information on the island of Crete:
www.westcrete.gr
www.cretetravel.com
www.west-crete.com
In German, English and Dutch
www.crete-holidays.net
Greece Index, hand-selected information about Greece
www.greeceindex.com
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 - 200 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.
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