Exploring Chania’s Hidden Treasures

Discover Chania’s hidden treasures on a tour of western Crete‘s most captivating city. Travel with a trusted family transport company providing safe, comfortable, and personalised service throughout.

Visit the artificial lake of Agia, located just 9 km west of Chania near the village of Agia. Covering 100 acres in the Fasas valley — the most humid region in Crete — the lake was transformed from a swamp into an artificial reservoir for hydroelectric power. Fed by underground springs from Lefka Ori and the river Xekolomenos, it hosts rare ferns, aquatic plants, and crucial fauna species, earning international ecological protection.

Meskla, located 21 km southwest of Chania, offers a riverside stroll beneath towering plane trees to a picturesque village at the foothills of the White Mountains. The springs in Meskla are a point of incredible natural beauty, and adjacent to them stands the church of Panagia. Every August 14th, the village square comes alive with traditional dances, music, and local delicacies including the renowned meat pie.

Manoussakis Winery, situated 24 km south of Chania, provides a winery tour rich in the heritage of winemaking in western Crete.

Zourva, a charming mountain settlement at 570m altitude and 24 km south of Chania, is guarded by a cypress forest, the Tromarisas gorge, and breathtaking sea views. Nature paths, caves, underground springs, and ancient remnants make Zourva a captivating destination.

Theriso, situated at the foot of the Lefka Mountains just 16 km from Chania and accessible through the 6-km Theriso Gorge, was the starting point of the 1905 Revolution led by Eleftherios Venizelos. The revolution headquarters is now a museum. The Kato Sarakina or Elliniko cavern, 2 km north of the settlement, holds artefacts from the Neolithic, Minoan, and Geometric eras.

Chania Hidden Treasures Discovery Tour

• Hidden Chania Discovery: Explore Chania’s hidden gems — secret courtyards, artisan workshops, family-run food producers, and local spots that most visitors never discover
• Authentic Local Tastings: Taste authentic local products from Chania’s hidden producers — artisan cheeses, local wines, traditional pastries, and seasonal specialties
• Comfortable Family Service: Travel with a trusted family transport company providing safe, comfortable, and personalised service throughout Chania’s hidden treasures