Chania Restaurants & Tavernas

Many visitors to Crete consider the prefecture of Chania to be the most beautiful on the island. This western end of Crete is marked by an endless, indented coastline, steep gorges, lush vegetation as well as cultural monuments both ancient and modern.
Off the southern coast is the island of Gavdos, the southernmost part of Europe.
Other must see beaches in this region include Elafonisi, a secluded islet off the southwest coast. The most outstanding geograhical feature in the Chania region is Souda Bay, the largest natural harbour in the Mediteranean, now used as a naval base. The famous Samaria Gorge (the longest is Europe) is an impressive place of natural beauty, which as part of the White Mountains National Park covers 4,900 hectares between Omalos and Agia Roumeli.

The city of Chania is the capital of the prefecture, and the second biggest town on the island. It used to be one of the best-kept secrets of the Greek Islands, and even now that tourists come in droves, it has managed to keep its atmospheric charm. Even when thrashed by a winter storm, the focal point of Chania harbour always possess a unique aura. Walk around and see the old houses with their typical blend of Venetian and Turkish elements, or stroll the many parks and squares in this well-designed and planned city.