I loved staying in the Old Town and being able to walk to restaurants, the Venetian Harbour and the bus station without needing a car. But depending on the type of trip you're planning, several areas around Chania may suit you better.

Spending a week based in Chania’s Old Town, I slipped easily into a simpler Mediterranean rhythm, where days revolved around incredible food, lazy afternoon siestas, and sunsets that turned the harbour into golden and rose-pink hues night after night…

As the longest gorge in Europe, Samaria Gorge is approximately 16km long and not one to be done in flip-flops or Converse shoes. It’s a challenging route with a rocky terrain, and your feet may not be so forgiving by the end of it