Top Things to do in Chania Prefecture
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What to do and see in Chania Prefecture, Crete: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Discover the best top things to do in Chania Prefecture, Greece including Greek National Football Museum, Minoan's World The 9D Experience, Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera, Elafonissi Beach, Balos Lagoon, Lake Kournas, Marathi Beach, Kedrodasos Beach, Maritime Museum of Crete, Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada).
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1. Greek National Football Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 696 reviews
A unique Museum, the biggest one for a National Football Team, the Greek National Football Team, which was European Champions in 2004, located in the Old City of Chania and has over 1000 exhibits, balls from World Cup and Euro games, official shirts, photos and thw whole history of Greek football. BECAUSE OF CORONAVIRUS EPIDEMIC, THE MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE WHOLE MARCH.
Reviewed By che_ham
So glad we made the time to visit, this little museum is excellent, and can easily be visited even if you’re short of time. I’ve never been to a museum quite like this, it really is quite unique. We were limited on time, so were shown the shirts and memorabilia related to my team first - so I got to try on the shirts and get the pictures - then were shown the vast collection of international shirts worn by the greatest players of all time, and finally the lifting the Euro 2004 trophy given to Greece when they won the tournament. The personal touch here is what really makes it special though; being meeted and greeted as a friend, by someone with a genuine love of the game, and who delights in sharing this amazing collection that you can physically touch and feel, instead of the admiring-at-distance you expect of museums. A true home of world football.
2. Minoan's World The 9D Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 479 reviews
Experience the Minoan History like never before! Europe’s oldest civilization meets Europe’s first 3D Museum and 9D Cinema! We are a unique combination of a 3D Museum (non archaeological) with life-like statues made out of silicon and mesmerizing 3D art that comes to life through your phone's camera, and a 9D cinema which will take you back in time with fully immersive special effects such as air blasts, rain, snow, bubbles and smoke. Our epic movie has both a historical and mythological perspective. Multilingual movie system in 10 languages!
Reviewed By bayubabe
Movie with special effects was interesting and very enjoyable. Good place to spend some time away from the Greek heat . Staff extremely friendly and helped take a lot of photos. Freebie short roller coaster movie at the end was fun!
3. Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 682 reviews
Reviewed By 777SarahB777 - Guildford, United Kingdom
Fascinating site with multiple civilisations evidenced, most impressive are the Roman cisterns and bathhouse, Greek temple, amphitheater and peristyle house
4. Elafonissi Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14,358 reviews
Reviewed By Caligaltraveler
We rented a car from Chania and took this amazing drive to the countryside. The drive was quite long but so scenic and amazing. We stopped along the way and enjoyed the roadside vendors. Bought some delicious olive oils and olives. The eateries along the way were small, authentic and affordable. Once we arrived at the beach we were stunned. The water was crystal clear with no rocks or seaweed. You could wade out quite far before it got deep so this would be a very safe beach for kids. The beach sand was soft and clear of any debris and the colors of the water turning pink as the waves crashed really was spectacular. A must see and one of the highlights of our trip!
5. Balos Lagoon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10,155 reviews
Reviewed By marcotL403QV - Rome, Italy
The most beautiful beach in Creta (together with Elafonisi) and famous for its wild nature, with turquoise waters and white sands turning to amazing shades of pink in some places. Waters are shallow, perfect for kids and lovely for grownups too. A legendary lagoon is also worth stopping by. Beware the boats throwing thousands of tourists in the middle of the day, although that is a very practical way to reach the place without going by car on a bumpy road. Ferries go back and forth from Kissamos port, but there are multiple trips during summer time, so I’d recommend to take the earliest trip available and then move to the island of Gramvousa nearby when the beach gets too crowded !
6. Lake Kournas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,429 reviews
Reviewed By senorblunders - Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
This freshwater, cool, picturesque lake was a highlight of our time in Crete. Pedal out into the opposite edges, and you’ll find that the water is about three feet deep, totally clear, and teeming with koi carp. My daughter snorkelled in it for a couple of hours while I pootled about in the boat. We could have spent the whole day. Tip: eat at Georgia’s taverna just before you turn in to the lake. There’s a beautiful garden, with trampoline, and you’ll get a warm welcome, and raki with cookies to finish. Her speciality, home-grown food, is beautiful!
7. Marathi Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 495 reviews
Reviewed By Radles
We came to this spot to hire a rental boat for a few hours. We used Minoan Marathi Water Sports who have a hit on the beach. It’s a family run business - a really kind Landry, her husband and nephew provide boat rentals for 85 euros ( that was including our fuel) for 4 hours. Their service was excellent. Don’t get duped by more aggressive boat hire places situated by the car parks. The beach itself soft sand, with a few pebbles at the shore. The water is crystal clear and the perfect thing is there aren’t too many hidden rocks making it ideal for you to hire a boat and go around on your own. We swam in secluded coves and explored the coastline with our three teenage kids. One of the highlights of our trip.
8. Kedrodasos Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 545 reviews
One of the best beaches in Chania prefecture, quite untouched and unexplored. Many travelers use the area around the beach as a free camping spot. It is actually a cedar forest next to the beach. It is also a favorite beach for naturists. The road up to Elafonisi is quite good and then you need to take a non asphalt road for about 10 minutes. Then you also need to take a walk path for another 15-20 minutes. No matter the time you will need to go there, it's sure that you will enjoy that unique beach.
Reviewed By MrJDB - London, United Kingdom
Made the mistake of going to Elafonisi first which was beautiful but very very overcrowded with shallow waters. This beach is an absolute stunner; peaceful and an amazing landscape of trees and rocks down to the shoreline. Pack a lunch and water for a day of bliss.
9. Maritime Museum of Crete
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 944 reviews
Reviewed By abager - London, United Kingdom
Everything to do with the sea, from naval battles over many centuries, to diving boots and a collection of shells. There's also much sad and fascinating material related to the British/Cretan defence of Crete against the airborne German assault during the Second World War. Worth a visit. Collections like this need our support.
10. Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 482 reviews
Reviewed By cretanplaces - Heraklion, Greece
One of the most impressive 17th c. monasteries in Greece. The landscape is picturesque and the architecture of the monastery is scenic, actually this monument is notable for its unique artistic combination of the Byzantine tradition with the Italian mannerism.
