Yasmine Apartments' guidebook
Things to do Near By
About 38 kilometers west of Chania town, after a drive thought the fragrant orange trees that populate the area, the Omalos Plateau stands between 1000 and 1200 meters above the sea level and offers a fantastic view of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori).
It’s from Omalos that adventurous hikers depart to face the 14 km walk along the gorge of Samaria. Even if you don’t intend to walk the gorge, a visit to Omalos will reward you. From here you can check some of the highest peaks of the island, including Mount Gigilos (2080 m) and Mount Psilafi (1984 m), and Mount Agathopes (1768 m) which in the past used to host slalom ski races.
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Omalos
About 38 kilometers west of Chania town, after a drive thought the fragrant orange trees that populate the area, the Omalos Plateau stands between 1000 and 1200 meters above the sea level and offers a fantastic view of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori).
It’s from Omalos that adventurous hikers depart to face the 14 km walk along the gorge of Samaria. Even if you don’t intend to walk the gorge, a visit to Omalos will reward you. From here you can check some of the highest peaks of the island, including Mount Gigilos (2080 m) and Mount Psilafi (1984 m), and Mount Agathopes (1768 m) which in the past used to host slalom ski races.
The Gorge of Samaria is one of the largest gorges in Europe and a popular hiking destination in Crete.
It extends for 17 km and gives its visitors a view of the impressive landscape.
This is the home of rare species of flora and fauna and an abandoned village is seen on the way.
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Samaria village
The Gorge of Samaria is one of the largest gorges in Europe and a popular hiking destination in Crete.
It extends for 17 km and gives its visitors a view of the impressive landscape.
This is the home of rare species of flora and fauna and an abandoned village is seen on the way.
Lake Kourna is the only lake with fresh water in Crete. It is situated in a magnificent location, just 4km away from Georgioupolis Chania.
The lake is surrounded by a greenery environment with rare plants and trees.
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Kournas
Lake Kourna is the only lake with fresh water in Crete. It is situated in a magnificent location, just 4km away from Georgioupolis Chania.
The lake is surrounded by a greenery environment with rare plants and trees.
Built by the Venetians in 1371, Frangokastello is one of the landmarks of Crete. It is an imposing structure with an exciting and mysterious story: people report to have seen the ghosts of fighters on the beach in some dawns of May.
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Frangokastello
Built by the Venetians in 1371, Frangokastello is one of the landmarks of Crete. It is an imposing structure with an exciting and mysterious story: people report to have seen the ghosts of fighters on the beach in some dawns of May.
Established on the street that sets the boundaries between Modern Chania and the Old Town, the Agora, or Municipal Market is a fantastic place you must visit when on Crete. Here, you’ll be able to discover the unique gastronomic products that shape the healthy and tasty traits of the Cretan diet.
Slow your pace to check savors and fragrances, taste the local olives, cheeses, pies, spices, herbs, and honey, buy a few local souvenirs, and sip a small glass of tsikoudia, the famous drink produced on the island.
Central Market Square
Established on the street that sets the boundaries between Modern Chania and the Old Town, the Agora, or Municipal Market is a fantastic place you must visit when on Crete. Here, you’ll be able to discover the unique gastronomic products that shape the healthy and tasty traits of the Cretan diet.
Slow your pace to check savors and fragrances, taste the local olives, cheeses, pies, spices, herbs, and honey, buy a few local souvenirs, and sip a small glass of tsikoudia, the famous drink produced on the island.
walk along the colorful cobble-stoned alleys and admire the magnificent Turkish and Venetian buildings, the Egyptian Lighthouse, the Jewish neighborhood, and the Mosque of the Janissaries.
The Old Town of Chania is a universe of its own, so if you really want to know everything about it, you just need to check these Things to Do in Chania Old Town for a plethora of ideas and places to see in town.
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Old Town
36 Emmanoil Vernardoywalk along the colorful cobble-stoned alleys and admire the magnificent Turkish and Venetian buildings, the Egyptian Lighthouse, the Jewish neighborhood, and the Mosque of the Janissaries.
The Old Town of Chania is a universe of its own, so if you really want to know everything about it, you just need to check these Things to Do in Chania Old Town for a plethora of ideas and places to see in town.
Favourite places to Eat
Those are our favourite places to eat in chania
One of the favorite seafood places at the Venetian port also with many Mezzes.
eggplant salad, marinated anchovies, fried baby calamaries, hot peppers, fried potatoes like my mother has to do, the star is the seafood spaghetti for 2.
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Glossitses
Akti EnoseosOne of the favorite seafood places at the Venetian port also with many Mezzes.
eggplant salad, marinated anchovies, fried baby calamaries, hot peppers, fried potatoes like my mother has to do, the star is the seafood spaghetti for 2.
Salis
3 Akti Enoseoswine lovers with sophisticated menu and setup
this is an authentic cretan restaurant with a good house wine and delicious Meat dish.
Homemade fresh sour dough bread with fresh butter is a great start to stimulate your appetite.
Meat Lovers.
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Chrisostomos
και Ikarouthis is an authentic cretan restaurant with a good house wine and delicious Meat dish.
Homemade fresh sour dough bread with fresh butter is a great start to stimulate your appetite.
Meat Lovers.
Great concept!
whether you want to try daily baked delicacies or you want to order from the Menu, all delicious.
A sneak peek on the cretan dishes, everyday is a different day depending to the seasonal and local products.
Giannis is very friendly, helpful and attentif to every detail to assure the best quality of service and food.
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To Maridaki
33 DaskalogianniGreat concept!
whether you want to try daily baked delicacies or you want to order from the Menu, all delicious.
A sneak peek on the cretan dishes, everyday is a different day depending to the seasonal and local products.
Giannis is very friendly, helpful and attentif to every detail to assure the best quality of service and food.
This is very close by the yasmine apartments. Fish, Meat or fresh salads, all available with the great view of the beach.
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NIKOS TAVERN - VAIGKOUSI ELISABETH
This is very close by the yasmine apartments. Fish, Meat or fresh salads, all available with the great view of the beach.
Pallas stands out for its modern, distinctive style, Mediterranean cuisine and unique view.
Sophisticated plates and great taste of course.
the top floor is a magnificent set up for a romatic dinner with the panoramic view. make reservation.
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PALLAS
Akti TompaziPallas stands out for its modern, distinctive style, Mediterranean cuisine and unique view.
Sophisticated plates and great taste of course.
the top floor is a magnificent set up for a romatic dinner with the panoramic view. make reservation.
italian cuisine with a great selection of pizza and pasta, salads, fresh baked bread and the taste of itali in chania.
this restaurant can deliver you wherever you are in chania.
Mozzarella Dinner
16 Ir. Politechniouitalian cuisine with a great selection of pizza and pasta, salads, fresh baked bread and the taste of itali in chania.
this restaurant can deliver you wherever you are in chania.
Italian food made with a cretan flair.
whether is it a pizza, pasta or salad.
deliver can be made
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La Prima
29-31 Ir. PolitechniouItalian food made with a cretan flair.
whether is it a pizza, pasta or salad.
deliver can be made
A local pastry shop that makes the most delicious bougatsa in town.
The phyllo pastry desert, ideal for breakfast and with a cup of coffee, is filled with a rich cream made of myzithra cheese and which can be topped with sugar or cinnamon.
I like to top it with Honey.
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bougatsa Chania
37 ApokoronouA local pastry shop that makes the most delicious bougatsa in town.
The phyllo pastry desert, ideal for breakfast and with a cup of coffee, is filled with a rich cream made of myzithra cheese and which can be topped with sugar or cinnamon.
I like to top it with Honey.
Crete has reached a somewhat important position in the wine world thanks to the unique grape varieties that grow on the island. There are more than 35 fantastic wineries you can visit all over Crete. The good news is that you don’t need to travel all the way to Heraklion (Crete’s most important wine region) to taste some fantastic wines.
There are a few wineries worth visiting in Chania and Manousakis winery is one of them! It’s located in the beautiful village of Vatolakkos, almost at the foot of the White Mountains. It’s a great idea to visit the winery for dinner or to join a wine tasting tour to learn more about the organic wines they produce.
Tasting tip: My favorite Manousakis Wine is Mrs. a dry red wine with aromas of blackberries, cranberry, and a nutty character. Delicious. Buy a bottle for your wife but carefully read the label first!
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Manousakis Winery
Crete has reached a somewhat important position in the wine world thanks to the unique grape varieties that grow on the island. There are more than 35 fantastic wineries you can visit all over Crete. The good news is that you don’t need to travel all the way to Heraklion (Crete’s most important wine region) to taste some fantastic wines.
There are a few wineries worth visiting in Chania and Manousakis winery is one of them! It’s located in the beautiful village of Vatolakkos, almost at the foot of the White Mountains. It’s a great idea to visit the winery for dinner or to join a wine tasting tour to learn more about the organic wines they produce.
Tasting tip: My favorite Manousakis Wine is Mrs. a dry red wine with aromas of blackberries, cranberry, and a nutty character. Delicious. Buy a bottle for your wife but carefully read the label first!
ΌΞΩ ΝΟΥ
29 Agias Kiriakisa hidden secret place like a cave with a fantastic view to the beach.
a beautiful set up with a delicious food
what is better than an amazing sunset view with a delicious food.
mostly known by locals only.
best sport to hide and eat in peace
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Tapas Halepa
44 Agias Kiriakisa beautiful set up with a delicious food
what is better than an amazing sunset view with a delicious food.
mostly known by locals only.
best sport to hide and eat in peace
beautiful scenery with appetizing cretan food prepared with fresh seasonal cretan products enjoyed with the warmth hospitalityof the personnel.
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KAIKI
5 Akti Papanikolibeautiful scenery with appetizing cretan food prepared with fresh seasonal cretan products enjoyed with the warmth hospitalityof the personnel.
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have the feeling to be on the boat. nice view in the sea with delicious meals prepared with care to every detail. the personnel are just wonderful
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Psaros Restaurant
have the feeling to be on the boat. nice view in the sea with delicious meals prepared with care to every detail. the personnel are just wonderful
City/town information
A gorgeous fishing village.
This relaxing corner on the south of Crete can only be reached by boat or after walking along the coastal path.
This gives the place a unique laid-back character.
If you’re wondering what to do in Loutro, there’s no much to do other than engaging in a typical holiday mood: Swim, lazily lounge on the beach, sail to the nearby beaches, and splurge in delicious fresh fish dishes.
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Loutraki
A gorgeous fishing village.
This relaxing corner on the south of Crete can only be reached by boat or after walking along the coastal path.
This gives the place a unique laid-back character.
If you’re wondering what to do in Loutro, there’s no much to do other than engaging in a typical holiday mood: Swim, lazily lounge on the beach, sail to the nearby beaches, and splurge in delicious fresh fish dishes.
When traveling south to visit Imbros, Loutro or the Askyfou plateau, don’t forget to stop in the village for a short, refreshing stop. Walk along the main street to discover the river that crosses through the hamlet. Here in Vrysses, you can sit at a local café to savor a dish of rich and creamy Greek yogurt topped with local thyme honey and toasted nuts.
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Vryses
When traveling south to visit Imbros, Loutro or the Askyfou plateau, don’t forget to stop in the village for a short, refreshing stop. Walk along the main street to discover the river that crosses through the hamlet. Here in Vrysses, you can sit at a local café to savor a dish of rich and creamy Greek yogurt topped with local thyme honey and toasted nuts.
Hóra Sfakíon or Sfakia is a town on the south coast of Crete.
from their, you take the ferry to loutraki village. one of the wildest and most scenic regions of Crete
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Hora Sfakion
Hóra Sfakíon or Sfakia is a town on the south coast of Crete.
from their, you take the ferry to loutraki village. one of the wildest and most scenic regions of Crete
If you are visiting Balos Lagoon by boat, then this is going to be part of your itinerary. The uninhabited island of Imeri Gramvousa is located west of Chania.
The place has a beautiful selection of beaches for you to swim during your cruise stop. Besides, you can also choose to climb all the way up to the Venetian castle on top of the island to marvel at the impressive views of the beach and the sea.
Gramvoussa
If you are visiting Balos Lagoon by boat, then this is going to be part of your itinerary. The uninhabited island of Imeri Gramvousa is located west of Chania.
The place has a beautiful selection of beaches for you to swim during your cruise stop. Besides, you can also choose to climb all the way up to the Venetian castle on top of the island to marvel at the impressive views of the beach and the sea.
drive through the enchanting gorge of Therisso, a refreshing, scenic trip climbing the Cretan mountains and passing through some historic villages where to taste the best-grilled meat you can imagine, antikristo.
The village of Therisso is a favorite place among Cretans, who often visit at the weekend and gather in the several tavernas to enjoy good company and better food.
Theriso
drive through the enchanting gorge of Therisso, a refreshing, scenic trip climbing the Cretan mountains and passing through some historic villages where to taste the best-grilled meat you can imagine, antikristo.
The village of Therisso is a favorite place among Cretans, who often visit at the weekend and gather in the several tavernas to enjoy good company and better food.
Sightseeing
The gardens are a oasis of tranquility and the perfect place to get away from chaotic beaches and overcrowded museums.
Here, discover the local varieties of plants, fruits, and flowers and take a rest in the many gardens or by the lake. After your walk, it’s a great idea to enjoy lunch in their taverna. Most dishes are prepared with the garden’s produce, and the views from their terrace are stunning.
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Botanical Park & Gardens Of Crete
Eparchiaki Odos Chanion-OmalouThe gardens are a oasis of tranquility and the perfect place to get away from chaotic beaches and overcrowded museums.
Here, discover the local varieties of plants, fruits, and flowers and take a rest in the many gardens or by the lake. After your walk, it’s a great idea to enjoy lunch in their taverna. Most dishes are prepared with the garden’s produce, and the views from their terrace are stunning.
The Akrotiri Peninsula, just a few kilometers away from the center of Chania, is a great place to spend a day exploring the region. One of the must-see places in Akrotiri is the Holy Monastery of Agia Triada. Located at the end of a road lined with centennial trees, a flock of stone stairs leads your way up to the main courtyard of the monastery.
Once inside, pay a visit to the museum and to the Baroque church but don’t overlook the magnificent gardens with fruit trees and gorgeous flowers. Climb all the way to the roof to admire the bell tower and devote a few minutes to visit the wine cellar and taste some great wines produced in the place.
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Agia Triada Monastery
ΑκροτήριThe Akrotiri Peninsula, just a few kilometers away from the center of Chania, is a great place to spend a day exploring the region. One of the must-see places in Akrotiri is the Holy Monastery of Agia Triada. Located at the end of a road lined with centennial trees, a flock of stone stairs leads your way up to the main courtyard of the monastery.
Once inside, pay a visit to the museum and to the Baroque church but don’t overlook the magnificent gardens with fruit trees and gorgeous flowers. Climb all the way to the roof to admire the bell tower and devote a few minutes to visit the wine cellar and taste some great wines produced in the place.
Lake Agia is a manmade lake in the Chania region which was originally built to function as a water supply for the island. The small lake is home to a numerous variety of local flora and fauna and a very tranquil place to enjoy a refreshing drink in the afternoon.
The lake is connected to the valley of Fassa, the dampest in Crete. The whole wetland is a natural refuge for migratory birds and a place of ecological importance protected by different international treaties.
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Lake Agias
Lake Agia is a manmade lake in the Chania region which was originally built to function as a water supply for the island. The small lake is home to a numerous variety of local flora and fauna and a very tranquil place to enjoy a refreshing drink in the afternoon.
The lake is connected to the valley of Fassa, the dampest in Crete. The whole wetland is a natural refuge for migratory birds and a place of ecological importance protected by different international treaties.
a famous cafe that must visit with an amazing scenery view of all chania
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Koukouvaya
a famous cafe that must visit with an amazing scenery view of all chania
Food scene
Another fantastic winery you can visit in Crete is Dourakis. Situated in the village of Alikampos, close to the magnificent gorge of Imbros and just a few minutes away from Vrysses.
Here, you can have a picnic among the vineyard, learn about local food enrolling in a cooking class, or visit with the award-wining Olive You Berry Much Tour.
Tasting tip: If you’re into whites, go for the Dourakis Kudos Malvasia Aromatica, golden yellow wine with rich aromas of citrus fruits and dried nuts.
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Winery Dourakis
ApokoronouAnother fantastic winery you can visit in Crete is Dourakis. Situated in the village of Alikampos, close to the magnificent gorge of Imbros and just a few minutes away from Vrysses.
Here, you can have a picnic among the vineyard, learn about local food enrolling in a cooking class, or visit with the award-wining Olive You Berry Much Tour.
Tasting tip: If you’re into whites, go for the Dourakis Kudos Malvasia Aromatica, golden yellow wine with rich aromas of citrus fruits and dried nuts.
one of the beautiful sunset
tables by the chores of the sea
good food and high prices
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Thalassino Ageri
one of the beautiful sunset
tables by the chores of the sea
good food and high prices
Carte Postale
2 Michail Kalorizikoubeautiful set up with an amazing view of chania
Reizigersadvies
Niet te missen
ya sas is Hi and Bye
thank you: Efkharesto
good Morning: kalimera
good evening: kalispera
Niet te missen
Farmer's Market
Every thursday in Nea Chora and every Saturday in Chania center to discover the local produce and the Cretan lifestyle.
Vervoersmogelijkheden
buy your bus tickets
if you are going to use the public bus daily, it is better to buy some tickets and keep it with you or you will charged at the bus with higher price
Vervoersmogelijkheden
rental car
if you want to enjoy the whole prefecture, renting a car will be a saver plan and more convinient to discover all the famous beaches and spot and village at your convinient.
pay attention to the contract when you are renting.
Boek vooraf
restaurant / tavernas
yes! in summer, it get very crowded and it is always better to book before you go.
the Greeks usually enjoy their meals late starting by 21.30
Reizen met kinderen
kids friendly
chania is city for all categories of ages and their is a place and fun for all kinds of travelers.