Local Information & Nearby
There is a supermarket five minutes walk away. And Lentariana high street has a large supermarket, a butcher, a delicatessen, a hardware store and everything you would expect in a high street. But no chain stores. The fish shop will cook your fish over a grill and pack it for you to collect at your given time. And it is open on Sundays.
NOTES FOR THOSE WHO DON’T WANT TO RENT A CAR.
- The apartment is within easy walking distance, downhill, into Chania.
- There is a bus stop close by which will take you to and from Chania. The bus stops opposite the Agora.
- A taxi back to the apartment from the Agora is 3 euros 60 cents: about the same as two bus tickets back.
- The main bus station to places over most of western Crete is a 5 minute walk from the Agora.
- If you want to go on private excursions we can arrange a private car and an English speaking driver for half day excursions (20 euros + petrol) or full day excursions 40 euros + petrol.
DISTANCES FROM APARTMENT BY CAR:
- Airport 20 mins
- Venetian harbour 10 mins
- Saturday market 10 mins
- Marathi Beach 20 mins
- Akrotiri monesteries 30 mins
- Stavros beach 30 mins
- Falassana beach 50 mins
- Therisso 45 mins
- Aptera 20 mins
Koulouris Rock Pool
The nearest place to swim is KOULOURIS a five minute drive away. Koulouris is a breathtakingly beautiful natural pool formed by rocks. The cliffs above protect it from view and the locals have kept it for themselves.
Thalassino Ageri
THALASSINO AGERI is a fish taverna in Tampakaria sited amongst abandoned tanneries. The tables are on the rocks, practically in the water. Go there to watch the sun setting over Chania. Five minutes drive away.
Agia Kiriaki
AGIAS KIRIAKIS is a tiny church by a stony beach and a small boat harbour. And a taverna by the water which is serene even in August. Except during Panigyri (festival).
Venezelos Residence and Museum
VENEZELOS RESIDENCE AND MUSEUM is the restored ancestral home of Crete’s most revered politician. Next door is the CRETAN PALACE. They are in a charming square which has Dagkli, the best coffee shop in Chania.
OXO NOU arts cafe
OXO NOU ARTS CAFE is on the rocks, close to Agias Kiriakis, reached by a steep flight of stairs from the road. It stages theater and concerts. And you can learn to dance the Tango.
A walk into Chania from Chalepa
A WALK INTO CHANIA FROM CHALEPA along the coastal path. Start the walk at Thalassino Ageri. When you hit the main road ,stay on the footpath beside the sea until you come to a crossroads with a large sculpture of the winged Icarus on your right. Walk past Icarus along the coastal path, into Koum Kapi beach which is lined with coffee shops. The waters here are shallow and safe. From there you are five minutes away from the old town. It is about a 30 minute stroll.