Chania

Things to See:
Manousakis Winery – was very impressed with the reds and whites, usually not a fan or that familiarized with Greek wine other than Assyrtiko
Biolea Astrikas Estate – Olive Oil vineyard
Balos/Gramvousa Beach – Go by boat
Elafonisi Beach – Need to drive or take public transport, very cool large beach with some semblance of pink sand
Turkish Quarter
Splantzia (1821) Square
Old Port

Restaurants:
Chrisostomos
Steki
Alibertos Food & Wine – high end
Bougatsa Chania OR Bougatsa Iordanis- Go for a traditional breakfast Greek Pastry
Oasis – locals go here, simple
Maridaki – Seafood
Koukouvaya café – Great Sunset on the hill
Ladi & Rigani – Gyro
Pork to Beef Wild – Not your traditional Gyro place, nonetheless it’s absolutely delicious, make sure to get the potatoes also and fresh beer. Closes at 3AM / 0300, so can come here after a long night out!!

Bars:
Rat Race
Sinagogi – very cool vibe
Katehaki Square – a good place to meet in the old port for a drink before going out. They sometimes have a DJ playing out in the open

Rooftop Bars:
Rooftop Garden (Casa Delfino)
Pallas

Clubs:
KLIK

Lodging:

I stayed in this Airbnb and it was exceptional, i highly reccomend it. The owner’s speak english, and are super accommodating. There is private parking (free) whether you have a car or scooter. It has a beautiful view of the harbor from a terrace and has all the amenities you need and good AC and WiFi. They also left me a bottle of sparkling wine, and mailed back my sunglasses when i forgot them (for free). Can’t recommend enough! It’s a little hard to find but look up Mafioza Pizza and the parking is on the side alley to the right and the front door is on the street where the Pizzeria is.

Herakilion