- 1. Venetian Harbor of Chania
- 2. Egyptian Lighthouse of Chania
- 3. Venetian Fortress of Firkas
- 4. Kioutsouk Hassan Mosque
- 5. Venizelos Tombs
- 6. Neoria Moro (Venetian Shipyard)
- 1. Archaeological Museum of Chania
- 2. Maritime Museum of Crete
- 3. Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Collection of Chania
- 4. House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos
- 5. Ancient and Traditional Shipbuilding Museum (Neoria Moro)
- 6. Municipal Art Gallery of Chania
- 1. Agii Apostoli Beach
- 2. Agia Marina Beach
- 3. Balos Beach
- 4. Falassarna Beach
- 5. Seitan Limania Beach
- 6. Platanias Beach
- 7. Elafonissi
- 1. Theriso Gorge
- 2. Samaria Gorge
- 3. Frangokastello
- 4. Aptera Archaeological Site
- 5. Monastery of Panagia Gouverneto
- 6. Monastery of Agia Triada Tzagarolon
Location
Perfectly situated in the peaceful area of Kato Daratso, just 4 kilometres (15 minutes by car or bus) from bustling Chania Old Town and only 300 meters away from the sandy organized beach of Agii Apostoli, Nontas Hotel offers an excellent value-for-money ratio and serves as the ideal base for exploring Greece's most beautiful island, Crete.
Choose the modern and welcoming room, studio, apartment, or suite that best suits your needs and plan your excursions with us as an ideal starting point. The exceptional location of the Nontas Hotel allows you to relax by the central swimming pool and visit nearby beaches on foot while also easily exploring all the exciting attractions of the neighbouring Old Town of Chania (Venetian Harbor, Archaeological Museum, Maritime Museum, etc.).
Alternatively, you can hop in your car and head to the world-famous beaches of Balos and Falassarna or visit the Samaria Gorge. Make sure to equip yourself with all the necessary supplies, as right next to Nontas Hotel, you will find everything you might need (supermarket, pharmacy, ATM, gas station, restaurants, cafes).
Useful Distances
Atmospheric, stunning, and with diverse cultural influences (Venetian, Ottoman, Jewish, etc.), Chania's Old Town encapsulates the rich history, gastronomy, and charm of Crete.
Experience a unique journey back in time as you explore its cobblestone streets, visit its museums, and stop for coffee, food, and drinks at the picturesque Venetian Harbor with the famous Egyptian Lighthouse in the background - one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in the world (late 16th century).
Exploring Chania Town also includes stops at the Venetian shipyards (Neoria), among which the Great Arsenal stands out, as well as in the Jewish neighbourhood, the Square of Splantzia, once the heart of the Turkish quarter during the Ottoman occupation, and the Venetian Fortress of Firkas, where the Greek flag was raised symbolically for the first time after the liberation of Crete in 1913.
Easily accessible by morning boat from Kissamos (or, more difficulty, by unpaved road), the Balos lagoon is internationally renowned for its azure and translucent shallow waters bordered by shimmering white and pink sand, adorned with reddish seashells.
Representing the wild beauty of Crete at its finest, Balos rightly holds the title of the No.1 "beach" destination for any traveller on the island, and it is famous for its stunning sunsets. It and the surrounding area belong to the Natura 2000 protection program, as it hosts numerous rare species of flora and fauna.
Awarded as the best beach in Crete and one of the top 10 beaches in Europe, Falassarna, located in the western part of the Gramvousa Peninsula, stretches across a vast area and includes the ruins of the ancient Greek-Roman city at its northern end.
The combination of white sand and the splendid blue-green waters creates a tropical paradise-like scenery that captivates visitors from sunrise to sunset. The area around Falassarna is also included in the protected Natura 2000 areas.
Shallow turquoise waters and glistening white sands adorned with delicate pink hues from crushed seashells converge to create an exotic masterpiece that leaves visitors awestruck.
This small island, protected by the Natura 2000 Network due to its sand dunes and over 100 rare plant species, connects to a narrow peninsula on some days, while on others, you'll need to wade through knee-deep water to savor its beauty. If you're in the mood for a leisurely stroll in the shallows, you can visit the chapel of Agia Irini and the lighthouse situated at the island's edge.