MICROKOSMOS AND ARISTOKOSMOS TRAVEL GUIDE
A microcosm of delights
Food, coffee, museums, swimming and tradition at your doorstep.
Here are some suggestions regarding how to spend your holidays in the vicinity of our atmospheric neighborhood without the hassle of buzzing around the island in crowded tourist regions.
Thalassino Ageri. By far the most picturesque seafood tavern on the island renowned for its fresh fish and dishes only a few steps to the west of your house. People come from far and wide to enjoy the food and the stunning view of the city and the sunset.
Make sure you reserve a table a couple of days ahead of time, as it is usually fully booked during high season.
Μακράν η καλύτερη ψαροταβέρνα στο ομορφότερο περιβάλλον (επάνω στο κύμα) στον νομό Χανίων, μόλις μερικά βήματα από το σπίτι μας.
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Thalassino Ageri
Thalassino Ageri. By far the most picturesque seafood tavern on the island renowned for its fresh fish and dishes only a few steps to the west of your house. People come from far and wide to enjoy the food and the stunning view of the city and the sunset.
Make sure you reserve a table a couple of days ahead of time, as it is usually fully booked during high season.
Μακράν η καλύτερη ψαροταβέρνα στο ομορφότερο περιβάλλον (επάνω στο κύμα) στον νομό Χανίων, μόλις μερικά βήματα από το σπίτι μας.
We are proud to be situated on the same historical block of the Eleftherios Venizelos Mansion and museum in commemoration of Greece's greatest Statesman who played a vital role in the history of the country in the beginning of the 20th century.
You can combine the visit during an afternoon stroll to the newly-opened Archaeological Museum only 5 minutes from your doorstep.
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Standbeeld van Eleftherios Venizelos
Platia Elenas VenizelouWe are proud to be situated on the same historical block of the Eleftherios Venizelos Mansion and museum in commemoration of Greece's greatest Statesman who played a vital role in the history of the country in the beginning of the 20th century.
You can combine the visit during an afternoon stroll to the newly-opened Archaeological Museum only 5 minutes from your doorstep.
Located in the picturesque square across the Venizelos museum within 200 metres of our home, Dagkli cafe is renowned for the quality of its coffees and homemade pastries.
Dagkli by M&Co.
6 DagkliLocated in the picturesque square across the Venizelos museum within 200 metres of our home, Dagkli cafe is renowned for the quality of its coffees and homemade pastries.
Within a 10 minute walk to the east, you can enjoy connossieur and local dishes by the sea at "Mezedopoleio Chalepa" restaurant.
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Tapas Halepa
44 Agias KiriakisWithin a 10 minute walk to the east, you can enjoy connossieur and local dishes by the sea at "Mezedopoleio Chalepa" restaurant.
A forty minute drive to the west of Chania will take you to this beautiful sandy beach.
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Falassarna Beach
A forty minute drive to the west of Chania will take you to this beautiful sandy beach.
This is one of the main highlights of your visit!
1.5 hour drive to the south west of the city.
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Elafonissos
This is one of the main highlights of your visit!
1.5 hour drive to the south west of the city.
Some people come to Crete exclusively for this unique trekking experience!
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Samaria Gorge Nationaal Park
Some people come to Crete exclusively for this unique trekking experience!
Words cannot describe the beauty of Balos. Whether by boat or on foot, it is definitely worth your visit.
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Balos
Words cannot describe the beauty of Balos. Whether by boat or on foot, it is definitely worth your visit.
Enjoy the finest delicacies and the most breath-taking view of the city and coastline of Chania just a 7 minute drive from the premises.
Koukouvagia Cafe is one of the favourite venues for the locals, as it is situated right next to Profitis Ilias park and the Venizelos tombs.
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Koukouvaya
Enjoy the finest delicacies and the most breath-taking view of the city and coastline of Chania just a 7 minute drive from the premises.
Koukouvagia Cafe is one of the favourite venues for the locals, as it is situated right next to Profitis Ilias park and the Venizelos tombs.
"Blue Restaurant". Within a five-minute coastal walk you can dine over this cliff-side restaurant that offers a deliciously unique cuisine with aged meats and other delicacies.
It does its name justice as it overlooks the endless blue of the Cretan Sea.
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Blue Restaurant
142 El. Venizelou"Blue Restaurant". Within a five-minute coastal walk you can dine over this cliff-side restaurant that offers a deliciously unique cuisine with aged meats and other delicacies.
It does its name justice as it overlooks the endless blue of the Cretan Sea.
This great swim spot only a three-minute walk from your doorstep has been frequented by locals for hundreds of years, or maybe thousands, as it forms a natural pool framed by volcanic rocks.
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Kouloura Chalepa
This great swim spot only a three-minute walk from your doorstep has been frequented by locals for hundreds of years, or maybe thousands, as it forms a natural pool framed by volcanic rocks.
As you step out of your home, turn left and follow the coastline for a fifteen minute walk to the Old Venetian Harbor of Chania. You will be spoiled for the beauty, the choice of restaurants, cafes and shops in this old quarter of our city.
In the evening, crowds of people stroll up and down enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
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Old Venetian Harbor
8 Agiou MarkouAs you step out of your home, turn left and follow the coastline for a fifteen minute walk to the Old Venetian Harbor of Chania. You will be spoiled for the beauty, the choice of restaurants, cafes and shops in this old quarter of our city.
In the evening, crowds of people stroll up and down enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
Marathi Beach. A 20 minute drive will take you to this beautiful family beach lined with taverns and choices for swimming and snorkeling in the clearest waters in the north of Crete.
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Marathi Strand
Marathi Beach. A 20 minute drive will take you to this beautiful family beach lined with taverns and choices for swimming and snorkeling in the clearest waters in the north of Crete.
If it is a sandy beach nearby that you are looking for, take a ten minute coastal walk to the west of your space and you will find a cozy stretch of sand and blue waters to swim and sunbathe.
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Paralia Koum Κapi
If it is a sandy beach nearby that you are looking for, take a ten minute coastal walk to the west of your space and you will find a cozy stretch of sand and blue waters to swim and sunbathe.
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The nautical history of Greece is housed in this Nautical Museum of Crete in the Old Chania Harbor, which, among many nautical paraphernalia, exhibits detailed miniatures of war ships and other highly interesting displays.
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Maritime Museum of Crete
14-16 DefkalionosThe nautical history of Greece is housed in this Nautical Museum of Crete in the Old Chania Harbor, which, among many nautical paraphernalia, exhibits detailed miniatures of war ships and other highly interesting displays.
Another microcosm to explore within a 20-minute drive to the West of your space. A small beach front from which you can bathe in turquoise waters!
Make sure to wear hiking shoes for the narrow, rocky trail that leads to paradise.
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Seitan Limania Beach
Another microcosm to explore within a 20-minute drive to the West of your space. A small beach front from which you can bathe in turquoise waters!
Make sure to wear hiking shoes for the narrow, rocky trail that leads to paradise.
12 kilometers to the east of Chania lies the picturesque ancient city of Aptera, overlooking Suda bay. Your visit will span ruins over two millenia, since the human imprint dates from archaic to Roman, Byzantine and Venetian times.
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Aptera
12 kilometers to the east of Chania lies the picturesque ancient city of Aptera, overlooking Suda bay. Your visit will span ruins over two millenia, since the human imprint dates from archaic to Roman, Byzantine and Venetian times.