A few places to explore in the broader area, especially if you will be staying for a few extra days!
Old Town, Chania
Chania, Greece
The Old Town of Chania is considered one of the most alluring and fascinating parts of Crete and the Mediterranean. Great place to walk around, explore the winding cobbled streets, and visit the many shops, markets, and restaurants. The town opens up to an ancient Venetian harbor lined with waterfront restaurants.
Kalathas beach
Akrotiri, 731 00, Greece, +30 2821 341600
Stavros Beach
Greece
Some great restaurants long the water!
Seitan Limani
Greece
Beach for the adventure seeker! Crazy scary drive down the cliff and then you have to hike down to the beach!
Samaria Gorge
730 11, Greece
Awesome 11 mile hike down the trails on the gorge!
Agia Roumeli
Agia Roumeli, Greece
Adorable little beach town at the bottom of Samaria Gorge only accessible by foot on the way there and ferry on the way out!
Falassarna beach
734 00, Greece
Elafonisi Beach
730 01, Greece+49 951 24767
Famous pink sand beach.
Balos Beach and Lagoon
Greece
Milia Traditional Village
Agia Triada/Tzagaroli Monastery
Moni Agias Triados ton Tzagkarolon, 731 00, Greece, +30 2821 063572
Less than twenty minutes after leaving Gouverneto, the road directs you to Arkoudospilios (the Cave of the Bear), a place of worship since ancient times, according to archaeologists.