Villages in Chania – What to visit

Proper Cretan Guide is a tour agency based in Chania, Crete guiding you through our island’s best beaches, majestic scenery, and iconic landmarks and sights. Villages in Chania are an iconic way to learn about our island’s history, culture and customs.

Best Villages and Regions in Chania

There are many regions in Chania that one can visit on his holidays, either by renting a car or participating in one of our guided tours. The area of Apokoronas is an excellent alternative, as there are many picturesque villages in the vicinity. History, Archaeology, local crafts and numerous entertainment options in Chania are there to offer you an enchanting experience!

Gavalochori Village – A must-visit in Chania, Crete

Gavalochori Village is situated on the east side of Chania and is only 45 minutes away from our travel and tour agency in Chania: It is an ideal place for an afternoon walk, as it combines the traditional Venetian architecture, the impeccable views of the hills and valleys of mainland Chania and the neighbouring regions, and also has a lot of things to discover in Chania, such as an ancient olive mill. A relaxing light lunch (or preferably dinner) may be tasted in the numerous taverns and small “kafeneio” (coffee shops) that are around the village square.

Vryses Village Chania – Enjoy the pure Cretan Life

Vryses is a neighbouring village, just 30 minutes away from Kokkino Chorio. It is one of the biggest villages of Apokoronas, as it is situated in a prominent place, just at the crossroad between Chania and the many beautiful villages of the south. This is why our tour guides always stop there on their way to Sfakia on their full-day excursions.

Vryses Village has an environment of impeccable beauty, as a large river passes through the village, meaning that many ducks, geese and other fauna are around. Endangered fauna can also be present in the vicinity, and you get a grade A opportunity to enjoy a coffee, a snack or a fresh yoghurt with honey in the shops near the river. Yoghurt with honey is a traditional Cretan speciality as it is made almost solely with goat’s milk, thus having a distinctive taste and low on fat (below 4%).

Enjoy a bath in Kalyves Beach

Kalyves Village can be accessed at the end of your trip for a rewarding swim in its crystal clear waters and sandy beach. Kalyves is a small fishermen’s village just 20 minutes away from the said Villages of Chania and through time, it has successfully retained its traditional and local character.

Narrow streets, small shops and a traditional atmosphere signify Kalyves Village, while an authentic boat harbour full of fishermen and their boats will be a lovely surprise to your trip! Lunch or dinner can also be found in many beachfront and sea view shops all around this village!

Book a car or a journey with our trusted travel agency in Chania!

This blog was about the picturesque villages of the Apokoronas Region as we have visioned them with our year-long expertise. Our local guides are preparing new guides for other villages in the vicinities of Chania, and a lot of valuable info can be found on other blogs as well. By booking a private half-day or full-day tour in Chania with our experienced local guides you can explore our island’s culture, customs and peculiarities in a greater manner. Alternatively, by booking a car you can reach unknown villages (and beaches!) of our island to explore our island to the fullest and blend in with the locals even more. Whatever you decide to do, the beauties of Crete await you!