We strongly advise travelers not to stay within the borders of Chania City but rent a car and have a tour to the traditional, mountainous villages of the entire prefecture. The region of Apokoronas with its deep tradition and its distinctive character will travel you back in time. It is really worth staying in different areas of the prefecture every 2-3 days in order to experience its different sides and diverse natural scenery.

Dedicate one or two days of your stay to cross Samaria Gorge and also a smaller, wilder one. The natural environment, the serenity of the ambience and the majestic scenery will surely reward your choice!

Right above Sfakia Hora you will find Aradaina village and Aradain Bridge that unites the two sides of Aradaina Gorge. On Aradaina Bridge you will also have the chance to do bungee jumping in a narrow but exciting dive! Visit the old Aradaina village which has been left to desolate after a deadly incident: the inhabitants of the entire village killed each other within a few hours due to some kind of argument over a dead sheep’s bell. Besides, Cretans are well known for the gravity of their honour and their great love for guns! The village nowadays is full of buildings half collapsing and the scenery is indeed imposing and at the same tie depressing and serene.

If you want to visit the western coast magical beaches like Falassarna and Elafonissi mind to do it when the winds blowing are not western too. If not, you will be disappointed since the waves are pretty high, making your swim just impossible, while you will not be able to stand on the coast too due to the sand coming forcefully on your body.