What a lovely place to spend a few days exploring the streets,buildings,alleyway’s ,restaurants,bars and small independent shops. Everywhere is very friendly and most very accessible. You can walk and explore and walk more and on the way you can refresh at so many lovely cafes and restaurants totally recommend to anyone who loves exploring city’s

This harbor is a very pleasant place to stroll, grab food and/or a drink, or just gawk at the people - and other beings - that come around! There are countless places to stop for food and drink, plus some cool shops, and the alleys that flow off of the harbor are interesting. Definitely worth a visit, and you're almost certain to walk it at least once if in Chania, so enjoy!

During our stay in Chania we came here daily simply just strolling along the waterfront, or grab a bite and chill. The harbor is stunning especially at sunset or at night when the place is lit up. There are endless restaurants and cafes but I feel they are too touristy in their pricing. There are endless shopping at the many side streets. Overall, we enjoyed our times here.

Had a lovely relaxed week as a couple in Chania. The place is beautiful with amazing little buildings and quirky shops to browse around. Bars and restaurants line the harbourside which is a great place to stop and people watch. Lovely cool breeze too. We ate at Galileo restaurant along the harbour more than once as the food was good, reasonably priced and the waiters very friendly (they remembered us which was nice, not just another tourist!) The only thing that ruined things for me during my stay, was watching the horses pulling carriages around the town over and over again. These poor creatures were there everyday we went into town, no matter how hot the sun was and I guess they must have access to water but I couldn't see any?? We would not go near these things and I would encourage tourists to give them a miss. Unless they are properly regulated so horses only work certain times/shifts, I cannot see why anyone would get enjoyment from riding in these things. The horses are trotting on hard cobbled roads and I saw one carriage owner painting the hooves of his horse to cover up how shoddy they looked. We went in May which was very warm but I can't even bear the thought of what these horses have in store for them with a long hot summer up ahead. There are so many lovely things to do and see in Chania, that don't involve putting animals through stress.

I think this was one of my favourite places in Crete. Love, love, love it here. The vibe is very calm and placid, slowing everything down as you walk along the old town stalls and markets, then leading on into the harbour. The view is stunning and gives a real cultured feel, whilst also reminding me of Game of Thrones with the sand colour walls and interesting buildings. Worth a trip here if in Crete. There are numerous restaurants and cafes close to the waters edge that won’t break the bank, however double check they accept card as a few only want cash. Also be mindful of personal belongings as there are a lot of tourists in this location and it can become heaving with people. Highly recommend.

What to say about Chania and Crete in general. The port is a place to stroll, eat, drink, drink, shop and romance. You can see the sunset and the sunset sun setting into the sea. One of the most beautiful places in Crete that you can simply gaze at for hours!!!!!!

Wonderful trip into Chania from Agia Marina by bus. We looked around the Venetian Harbour, which was absolutely beautiful. Stunning scenery all along the walled harbour to the lighthouse. The whole place is buzzing and restaurants are all very busy. This is a perfect place to spend an evening, having a meal and watching all the boats in and out the harbour, horse drawn carriages for sightseeing around Chania. Definitely worth a visit as it’s really quite a special place

The centerpiece of the old city. It’s a gorgeous area to stroll, shop and/or have a drink as the sun goes down. We recommend heading to a tavern with seats facing the harbor and enjoying a Greek spritz.

A beautiful harbour with some great restaurants around it. You do pay a bit more for the view, but, in our experience, they don't rip you off. The harbour looks different from all angles, so it is good to walk all the way round, and at different times of day with the light in different directions. It does get busy of an evening, but never too bad.

General: Absolutely beautiful harbour and surrounding streets. We stayed in a Townhouse right next to the harbour for 2 weeks and really enjoyed the experience. The harbour is stunning and well worth spending the time walking around it and finding lots of different alleys and streets filled with a variety of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. Try the local gyros and bugatsa for cheaper but really tasty food, or the multitude of eat-in places. We will come back for sure. Driving: Warning - it does get very busy, especially at night when people come to have a sunset dinner or drinks. If you plan on hiring a car, be prepared for gridlock and spending a lot of time hunting for a parking space. There are a few car parks and on-road parking but it can take time to find a spot. We returned to Chania after day trips elsewhere a couple of times after 6/7pm and had up to an hour of driving around and around to find a spot. Consideration by other drivers and motorbike/scooter riders is poor at times. So you need to be somewhat assertive. But in the end it’s worth it to see the place, just give yourself time. Car advice: My advice is to rent the smallest car practicable for the majority of your holiday. Even if this means getting transfers to and from the airport for all your luggage and then picking up a car hire in town or close to your accommodation. That way you can fit into tighter spots. We used a Mitsubishi Space Star. Chania airport to Chania old town was around €40 for an exec E Class transfer for four people and large cases. Cheaper options might be available.