Chania is the second largest city of Crete, a place where different civilizations have flourished throughout the centuries, a place with natural beauty that everyone should visit.  I’ve been here twice (you can read my relevant post here)  and will be going again at some point in the future. Chania is a place I adore and below I’m listing my Top 10 reasons to visit Chania.

1) It is one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in Crete

Chania, Crete

2) The welcoming locals will make you feel like home. They will give you a shot of raki (local drnik) for free, even whilst walking around. 

Chania, Crete

3) The charming narrow streets will amaze you

Chania 2013

4) The best views of the city

Chania 2013

5) The delicious Greek food – Dakos salad, Chochlioi (snails) Kaltsounia (cheese pies), Gamopilafo (rice dish served in Cretan weddings) and many more. 

Chania, Crete

6) The delicious cheese (graviera, mizithra, anthotiro)

Chania, Crete

7) The local drink raki/tsikoudia (strong, clean alcohol)

Chania 2013

8) The best beaches (Kedrodassos, Balos, Elafonissi, Falassarna) 

Chania, Crete

9) The best sunset at the Venetian Harbor 

Chania, Crete

10) The Pentozali dance is  the trademark folk dance and you’ll enjoy watching Cretans dancing with their traditional costumes! 

Chania, Crete