Guidebook for Chania
Nearby Excursions
During your stay at Casa Vasilia you have the opportunity to explore unique destinations by organizing nearby excursions.
Entering the village you will see many eucalyptus trees, both on the road and in the square, and a row of cypress trees that create a beautiful picture. Walk by the sea, the promenade and on the mole that will lead you to the chapel of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors , which is built on a rocky islet, about 230 metres from the shore. Apart from the square, there are numerous cafes and restaurants. It is located only 10km from Casa Vasilia.
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Georgioupoli
Entering the village you will see many eucalyptus trees, both on the road and in the square, and a row of cypress trees that create a beautiful picture. Walk by the sea, the promenade and on the mole that will lead you to the chapel of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors , which is built on a rocky islet, about 230 metres from the shore. Apart from the square, there are numerous cafes and restaurants. It is located only 10km from Casa Vasilia.
Lake Kournas is actually the only large natural lake in Crete and is located in an enchanting landscape, surrounded by high mountains and olive groves. At Lake Kournas you can rent a pedal boat or a kano, and there are parasols and sunbeds for rent. On two sides of the lake there is a taverna where you can have a drink or something to eat . It is located only 7.5km from Casa Vasilia.
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Kournas
Lake Kournas is actually the only large natural lake in Crete and is located in an enchanting landscape, surrounded by high mountains and olive groves. At Lake Kournas you can rent a pedal boat or a kano, and there are parasols and sunbeds for rent. On two sides of the lake there is a taverna where you can have a drink or something to eat . It is located only 7.5km from Casa Vasilia.
At the location «Sources» there is lush vegetation of perennial plane trees, small beautiful waterfalls, ponds, several streams with crystal flowing waters that propelled several water mills. It is a very nice place for coffee, drink or tasty food. At the same site you can see the chapel of St. John, which is located beneath a large rock from where springs Mouselas River. It is located only 10km from Casa Vasilia.
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Argiroupoli
At the location «Sources» there is lush vegetation of perennial plane trees, small beautiful waterfalls, ponds, several streams with crystal flowing waters that propelled several water mills. It is a very nice place for coffee, drink or tasty food. At the same site you can see the chapel of St. John, which is located beneath a large rock from where springs Mouselas River. It is located only 10km from Casa Vasilia.
Sightseeing
The historic heart of Chania, Old Town encircles the Old Venetian Harbour, where a lively stretch of al fresco restaurants and cafes line the water.
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Puerto Viejo Veneciano
8 Agiou MarkouThe historic heart of Chania, Old Town encircles the Old Venetian Harbour, where a lively stretch of al fresco restaurants and cafes line the water.
The Samaria Gorge is the most famous trekking gorge in Europe and a part of the European E4 hiking trail.
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Samaria Gorge
The Samaria Gorge is the most famous trekking gorge in Europe and a part of the European E4 hiking trail.
There where the eye meets the horizon,enjoy coffees and drinks,sample superb sweets, meet in Koukouvaya!
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Koukouvaya
There where the eye meets the horizon,enjoy coffees and drinks,sample superb sweets, meet in Koukouvaya!
Food Love
Top Rated Restaurant in Chania with an outdoor patio with amazing sunset views.
In Tabakaria, where “Thalassino Ageri” is located, the dilapidated, vacant buildings with their impressive architecture and monuments which belong to the era of the industrial archeology will impress you. This architectural background helps make up a cinematic landscape making your meal by the seaside at the “Thalassino Ageri” an experience you will never forget.
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Thalassino Ageri
In Tabakaria, where “Thalassino Ageri” is located, the dilapidated, vacant buildings with their impressive architecture and monuments which belong to the era of the industrial archeology will impress you. This architectural background helps make up a cinematic landscape making your meal by the seaside at the “Thalassino Ageri” an experience you will never forget.
Taverna Mapia
Beach Vibes
Falassarna bay is one of the most famous beaches in Greece, which has been awarded as the best beach of Crete and one of the 10 best beaches in Europe in the past. Falasarna spans a huge area and consists actually of five consecutive beaches, with the two most central being the most favorite.The sand in Falassarna is white, making the water color tropical. It is located only 90km from Casa Vasilia.
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Playa de Falassarna
Falassarna bay is one of the most famous beaches in Greece, which has been awarded as the best beach of Crete and one of the 10 best beaches in Europe in the past. Falasarna spans a huge area and consists actually of five consecutive beaches, with the two most central being the most favorite.The sand in Falassarna is white, making the water color tropical. It is located only 90km from Casa Vasilia.
Elafonissi located in the southwestern most point of Crete. Elafonissi is an oblong, which often “breaks” in two parts by water giving the impression of being a separate island. Elafonissi is a Natura 2000 protected area. One of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. What characterizes the area of Elafonissos and makes it such an exotic place, are the little sand islets formed and the shallow turquoise waters of the sea. It is located 116km from Casa Vasilia.
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Elafonissi Beach
Elafonissi located in the southwestern most point of Crete. Elafonissi is an oblong, which often “breaks” in two parts by water giving the impression of being a separate island. Elafonissi is a Natura 2000 protected area. One of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. What characterizes the area of Elafonissos and makes it such an exotic place, are the little sand islets formed and the shallow turquoise waters of the sea. It is located 116km from Casa Vasilia.
Preveli is certainly the most famous beach in southern Crete, accepting thousands of visitors every summer. On the banks of the Grand River there is a large colony of Theophrastus palm trees, which give the region a sense of an African landscape.It sits at the mouth of the Kourtaliotiko Gorge from where the river slices across it before emptying into the Libyan Sea. It is located only 42km from Casa Vasilia.
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Playa de Preveli
Preveli is certainly the most famous beach in southern Crete, accepting thousands of visitors every summer. On the banks of the Grand River there is a large colony of Theophrastus palm trees, which give the region a sense of an African landscape.It sits at the mouth of the Kourtaliotiko Gorge from where the river slices across it before emptying into the Libyan Sea. It is located only 42km from Casa Vasilia.