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Airport I. Daskalogiannis Airport
Ferry Souda port 8.00 km
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How to get there

Finding us by car: Chrissi Akti area (2,5 km – 1,24 mi west of Chania: about 7 minutes, drive from Chania town centre without trafficFrom the I. Daskalogiannis Airport of Chania: If you arrive at the airport or seaport of Chania taxis are readily available. A taxi from the airport of Chania to Chrissi Akti Beach will cost around 30-35 Euro and takes about 30 minutes. The local bus connecting to the city (terminal at Square 1866 runs every 15 minutes till late at night.

1. Travel from the airport to Chania Town Center then follow the signs for Kisamos on the old national road beginning at the north-west side of Chania. After 2.5 km turn right at the traffic lights where there is an Eco gas station on the corner.

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2.From the Airport drive to Souda, and there join the motorway E75 towards Kisamos, then at the second intersection, just after Chania, take the exit to the right and cross the main road, turn immediately afterwards right a little uphill and continue straight until the traffic lights. Once the lights turn orange (there is an Eco gas station on the corner) and go across Then, follow the road to the beach; the house is on the left-hand corner (red house with red roof tiles and tall trees). Entrance from the street on your left (4 Papanikoli Street ).From the N.Kazantzakis Airport of Heraklion:Travel from the airport to the E75 motorway, then follow the signs for Rethymnon and Chania. Just after Chania, take the exit to the right and cross the main road, turn immediately afterwards right a little uphill and continue straight until the traffic lights. Once the lights turn orange, go across and follow the road to the beach; the house is on the left-hand corner (red house with red roof tiles and tall trees). Entrance from the street on your left (4 Papanikoli Street).GPS coordinates: 35.511932 Latitude, 23.989515 Longitude Scheduled flights to Athens arrive daily from just about everywhere. You can then either fly on to Crete or take the overnight ferry. Aegean Air is generally a bit cheaper than Olympic for the domestic hop Athens-Chania, and you can book online.
We can arrange for a taxi or hire car to meet you at Chania airport or Souda ferry port.Chania airport is about 30 minutes drive from Chrissi Akti
Ferries:If you fly to Athens airport there is a bus to Piraeus (the port of Athens) which takes about an hour, or you can take a taxi. Make sure your flight arrives in time to get to the port.The ANEK line ferries usually leave Piraeus at 21.00 and arrive at Souda (The port for Chania) at 05.30 am the next day. The return ferry leaves Souda at 21.00 and arrives at Piraeus at 05.30.They are very comfortable and you can book a cabin.Souda is about 10 minutes, drive from Chrissi Akti.Walking from the house to Chania town:Continue along the beach of Chrissi Akti, through Aptera beach, continue along the beach of Nea Chora and arrive at the Firkas Fort in the Old TownIt is a very nice bike ride.Finding us by bus .Buses start at “Nea Katastimata” square, and it is about 10 minutes ride to the house.The bus stop in Chrissi Akti is 50m from the house (Chrissi Akti station)

Activities near Nea Kydonia

Sports Golf course on site or within 15 min walk, Water sports, Horse riding, Fishing
Great for Walking trips, Rural or countryside trips, City breaks, Beach or lakeside relaxation, Cycling trips

Getting around

Chrissi Akti (2,5 km-1,24 mi far from Chania at the West) : “The House by the Sea” is located directly in front of the majestic Chrissi Akti Beach on the north side of Crete. The idyllic beauty of Chrissi Akti Beach is known by all. The beach has Blue Flag for many years. Stretching for over one kilometre, Chrissi Akti is blessed with pure and natural golden sand. The water is shallow so it is safe for children. The island in the middle is visible from a great distance and it can be visited by boat. Chrissi Akti is an convenient area, 7 minutes' drive from the centre of Chania (a town that stays alive even in winter), where you can enjoy a rich night life, good food, shops and marketplaces and you can find pretty cobbled Venetian