11 days in Chania Prefecture Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Chania Prefecture visit planner
Start: Valletta, Island of Malta
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Elafonissi
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Sfakia
— 2 nights
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Chania Town
— 8 nights
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End: Valletta, Island of Malta
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Elafonissi — 1 day
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Located just off Crete's southwestern corner, Elafonissi offers an alternative vacation idea for those looking to avoid the larger, more crowded Greek islands.Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): hike along Elafonisi Viewpoint and then stroll through Elafonissi Beach.
For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read Elafonissi day trip app.
Valletta, Malta to Elafonissi is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and ferry; or take a bus. Traveling from Valletta to Elafonissi, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In August in Elafonissi, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can go by car to Sfakia.
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Sfakia — 2 nights
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Thanks to Crete's rugged terrain, the big effects of commercial tourism keep evading Sfakia, a tiny settlement on the island's southwestern coastline.On the 20th (Sun), take in breathtaking views at Samaria Gorge National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Frangokastello Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Vatalos Beach, then kick back and relax at Glyka Nera Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Marmara Beach.
To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Sfakia tour planner.
Getting from Elafonissi to Sfakia by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and shuttle; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus. In August, daytime highs in Sfakia are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Chania Town.
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Chania Town — 8 nights
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The place where Cretan and Venetian cultures merged in the 13th century, Chania Town attracts throngs of tourists with its well-preserved medieval harbor.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chania Town: Kissamos (Sirikari Gorge - Polyrrinia Trail, Sklopa, &more), Falassarna Beach (in Falassarna) and Kastro Gramvoussas (in Gramvousa). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Old Venetian Harbor, enjoy the sand and surf at Agia Marina Beach, see some colorful creatures with Royal Octopus DIVE CENTER, and visit a coastal fixture at Lighthouse of Chania.
For reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Chania Town online itinerary planner.
Getting from Sfakia to Chania Town by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. In August, daytime highs in Chania Town are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.
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Chania Prefecture travel guide
Covering Crete's western section, Chania prefecture features some of the island's least spoiled natural areas, as well as its only freshwater lake. Most tourists concentrate on the prefecture's namesake capital, overlooking the dramatic landscapes of the region's sprawling national park. Designated as one of UNESCO's biosphere reserves, the park contains a rugged gorge known for sheltering many endemic plant species and providing a much-needed refuge for the rare kri-kri goat. Test your best hiking shoes by exploring this nature lover's paradise on day trips from the town of Chania, or settle in one of the nearby villages and spend your vacation touring the island's less-frequented southwestern shore.
