Monasteries on Crete
One of the most beautiful and photogenic monasteries on the Greek island of Crete is without a doubt AGIA TRIADA. Just 5 min from the Chania Airport (45min drive from the holiday home :villa Limani).
There is a little entrance to be paid. A visit takes about 1 hour so you have time to combine this with other activities or visits.
We recommend you do a day trip to the Chania peninsula names AKROTIRI ( we have a newsletter prepared for you, just ask for it and we send it to you).
Other top destinations and places to see on the AKROTIRI peninsula are:
*) Marathi beach with Crystal clear waters and nice fish restaurants ( see our favorites )
*) Seitan Limani beach with fluo blue-green waters, but with a steep descend it is not for every tourist.
*) Stavros beach : the beach that became famous due to Anthony Quin in the movie ZORBA THE GREEK ( also called ZORBA beach).
In the evening you can go into Chania city for a lovely dinner or drinks in the lounge bars at the old Venetian harbor.
Chania City
Chania, the second largest city on Crete attracts many tourist all year long. This city has a nice old harbor with many bars and restaurants open until early in the morning. A visit to Chania is a must. Visit a museum or a cultural attraction or just some shopping
SAMARIA Gorge
Walking the Samaria gorge on Crete, is on the to do list of many tourist on Crete. The famous Samaria gorge is for experienced hikers, we've established alternatives ... Discover other gorges on Crete here.
BALOS beach
Balos beach or Balos Lagoon on Crete, is a top tourist attraction on Crete, most beautiful beaches on Crete. Balos beach is accessible by car from our holiday house or by boat from Chania or Kissamos.
ELAFONISI beach
Amazing, wonderful, gorgeous, beautiful,... only a few words that can describe ELAFONISI beach. Top holiday destination and a must-see (2 hours from holiday house Villa Maquis) : '"The most amazing beach of all" ELAFONISI
KEDRODASOS beach
The most beautiful wild beach on Crete is most certainly KEDRODASOS, near ELAFONISSI beach. Discover the beauty of the wild nature on Western Crete.
Lake KOURNAS
Visit LAKE KOURNAS near Georgioupolis at 20min from villa Maquis. Escape the tourisme and rent a boat or just relax and have lunch.
Agia Galini and Spili
Through the mountains of Crete, via small mountain villages, great views until you arrive at a romantic fishermans village AGIA GALINI
Seitan Limania beach
Seitan Limania near Chania on the AKROTIRI peninsula. The most spectacular beach in the area a "hidden gem"
Spectacular roads on Crete
The most Dangerous roads on Crete , spectacular or adventurous roads, next roads will leave a permanent impression when you drove them.