Landmark · Chania, Crete

Chania Old Venetian Harbour

Chania Old Venetian Harbour
Photo: Aivin Gast, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The harbour is the heart of Chania. Walk to the lighthouse on the breakwater and explore the lanes behind it.

Updated November 4, 2026On day 5 of Crete in 5 Days

Visiting Chania Old Venetian Harbour: what to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
2 hours
Best time
Evening
Getting there
Centre of Chania old town

Crete itineraries with Chania Old Venetian Harbour

Lighthouse in Chania. Crete, Greece.jpg
Crete, GreeceCrete in 5 Days5 days · 21 stops
Chania Old Venetian Harbour is on day 5
Day 5 of Crete in 5 Days

Balos by boat and Chania

How Chania Old Venetian Harbour fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Drive to Kissamos portKissamos
  2. 10:30Balos LagoonGramvousa
  3. 18:00Chania Old Venetian HarbourChania
  4. 20:00Dinner in Chania old townChania
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Chania Old Venetian Harbour FAQs

Is it walkable?

Yes, all on foot.

Can you walk to the lighthouse?

Yes, along the breakwater.

Is it busy at night?

Yes, especially in summer.

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