Chania is famous around Crete and Greece for its incredible architecture. Though Heraklion has several impressive buildings, it pales in comparison to Chania. On the other hand, Heraklion is more authentic, for lack of a better word. Both have a lively local population, but Chania is more touristy.

Which part of Crete is most beautiful?

The most beautiful villages in CreteElounda. The village of Elounda is a picture-perfect fishing village on Cretes eastern coast, just a short distance from the resorts of Aghios, Nikolaos, Hersonnisos, Malia and Heraklion. Agioi Deka. Chania Town. Sfakia. Sissi.Jun 14, 2019

How far is Chania from Heraklion?

64 miles Chania and Heraklion are two cities located on the northern coast of Crete, with 64 miles (103 km) between them. Due to winding mountainous roads, the overland trip can take between two and three hours to complete.

Which is the sunniest part of Crete?

South Crete Most places in Crete receive over 2000 hours of sunshine a year, with the sunniest areas - South Crete and Gavdos - receiving over 2400 hours.

Is Chania worth visiting?

Both Chania and Heraklion have gorgeous cathedrals, picturesque old towns, numerous restaurants, and lots of places to shop. They also have lots of people, traffic, construction, and other drawbacks that come with large cities. Each is worth at least a half-day visit, but we found the heart of Crete in the small towns.

Is Crete worth going to?

From cities like Chania with its colorful old town to charming coastal towns and villages like Agia Galini and Agios Nikolaos, Crete proves its worth visiting even if youre not looking for a typical sunny vacation.

Is Crete very windy?

But you cannot get away from the fact that Crete is a windy island, so if wind troubles you, it might be wise to choose another destination.

Is there Uber on Crete?

No, there is no Uber in Heraklion, Crete. You can use taxis and buses to get around Crete. Let us tell you all about the transportation that you can use in Crete.

Is Heraklion worth visiting?

Heraklion, the islands capital was once home to an important Minoan civilization and has seen the likes of Venetians and the Byzantines. In Heraklion, most like to visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos. This museum and archeological site holds the remains of one of the most important Minoan civilizations on Crete.