{"id":438,"date":"2025-09-14T15:40:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T12:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/?p=438"},"modified":"2026-02-21T17:51:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T15:51:21","slug":"suggested-places-in-western-crete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/suggested-places-in-western-crete\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Places In Crete"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Sights of Crete, Folia Hotel\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LFNk32JcTWo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h1>Visit Places In Crete<\/h1>\n<p>Staying at the Folia Hotel Apartments, nestled in the idyllic locale of Agia Marina, sets the stage for an enchanting exploration of Crete. Traversing this Mediterranean gem is remarkably straightforward from our doorstep.<\/p>\n<p>While a personal vehicle undoubtedly offers the most flexibility for your journey, please rest assured that most destinations are well within reach, even without one. A comprehensive and reliable daily bus service is conveniently accessible, connecting you seamlessly to the myriad delights Crete has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>Our affable reception staff are always at your service, armed with an abundance of information to assist you in planning the perfect itinerary. We strongly recommend a visit to our website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr<\/a> where we&#8217;ve curated a selection of suggested trips, designed to ignite your wanderlust and inspire your exploration of our beautiful island.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/crete-l404\/?partner_id=ZBZQVCJ&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1303\">\u201cBook your Crete experience here\u201d<\/em><\/a><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/old-town-chania-l165951\/?partner_id=ZBZQVCJ&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\">Old Port<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hoDS4NIoHoM\"> The Old Port is located in the northern part of the prefecture of Chania and consists of narrow streets and idiosyncratic buildings influenced by the many cultures that colonized the city over the centuries. Trademark of Chania is the Venetian lighthouse that although created by the Venetians rebuilt by the Egyptians so it looks more like a minaret. At the edge of the Old Port is situated the Maritime museum with exhibits on the history of the city.<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-438 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/recovered_jpeg-digital-camera_2779-resized-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Recovered_JPEG-Digital-Camera_2779-resized-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"chania old town\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/recovered_jpeg-digital-camera_3182-resized-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Recovered_JPEG-Digital-Camera_3182-resized-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"chania old town\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/img_9315-resized-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_9315-resized-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"chania old town\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/recovered_jpeg-digital-camera_3313-resized-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Recovered_JPEG-Digital-Camera_3313-resized-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"chania old town\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/recovered_jpeg-digital-camera_3302-resized-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Recovered_JPEG-Digital-Camera_3302-resized-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"chania old town\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/posizione\/location04-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/location04-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"chania town-folia hotel-folia appartamenti-agia marina-chania Creta-agia marina chania-hotel chania-hotel agia marina-creta-chania-hotel Creta-prenotazione hotel chania-prenotazione hotel chania-chania-agia marina hotel-platanias-platanias hotel -spiaggia di creta -spiaggia di Chania -foto di Chania- foto di Creta - foto di Agia Marina- luci di Chania- foto di Agia Marina-foto di Creta-foto di hotel Chania\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-5604\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-5604'>\n\t\t\t\t chania town-folia hotel-folia appartamenti-agia marina-chania Creta-agia marina chania-hotel chania-hotel agia marina-creta-chania-hotel Creta-prenotazione hotel chania-prenotazione hotel chania-chania-agia marina hotel-platanias-platanias hotel -spiaggia di creta -spiaggia di Chania -foto di Chania- foto di Creta &#8211; foto di Agia Marina- luci di Chania- foto di Agia Marina-foto di Creta-foto di hotel Chania \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/samaria-gorge-national-park-l85529\/?partner_id=ZBZQVCJ&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\">Samaria Gorge<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/samaria-gorge\/\">The largest canyon in Europe with 16 km in length \u2013 starts from Omalos and ends at Agia Roumeli. It has been declared a National Park because of its rich flora and fauna. Inside the Gorge of Samaria lives protected, the Cretan wild goat or \u201cKri Kri\u201d. The path through the gorge is very interesting and relatively easy compared to other gorges of Crete.<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-438 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/samaria-gorge-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/samaria-gorge-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"samaria gorge in Chania\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/samaria-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/samaria-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Samaria gorge\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/posizione\/location05-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/location05-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Samaria gorge - chania town-folia hotel-folia appartamenti-agia marina-chania Creta-agia marina chania-hotel chania-hotel agia marina-creta-chania-hotel Creta-prenotazione hotel chania-prenotazione hotel chania-chania-agia marina hotel-platanias-platanias hotel -spiaggia di creta -spiaggia di Chania -foto di Chania- foto di Creta - foto di Agia Marina- luci di Chania- foto di Agia Marina-foto di Creta-foto di hotel Chania\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-5608\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-5608'>\n\t\t\t\tSamaria gorge- chania town-folia hotel-folia appartamenti-agia marina-chania Creta-agia marina chania-hotel chania-hotel agia marina-creta-chania-hotel Creta-prenotazione hotel chania-prenotazione hotel chania-chania-agia marina hotel-platanias-platanias hotel -spiaggia di creta -spiaggia di Chania -foto di Chania- foto di Creta &#8211; foto di Agia Marina- luci di Chania- foto di Agia Marina-foto di Creta-foto di hotel Chania \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/crete-l404\/?partner_id=ZBZQVCJ&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1303\">\u201cBook your Crete experience here\u201d<\/em><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/balos-beach\/\">Balos<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/balos-beach-l1841\/?partner_id=ZBZQVCJ&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\">The lagoon of Balos located in Cape Gramvousa at the southwest point of Crete near the town of Kissamos. You can go to Balos by boat from Kissamos or drive on dirt road to the end and have a little hike. The sea is warm crystal clear waters and stunning color to the sand. Considered the most impressive part of the prefecture of Chania with Elafonisi.<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-438 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/balos-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/balos-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"balos crete-360 photo-chania town-folia hotel-folia appartamenti-agia marina-chania Creta-agia marina chania-hotel chania-hotel agia marina-creta-chania-hotel Creta-prenotazione hotel chania-prenotazione hotel chania-chania-agia marina hotel-platanias-platanias hotel -spiaggia di creta -spiaggia di Chania -foto di Chania- foto di Creta - foto di Agia Marina- luci di Chania- foto di Agia Marina-foto di Creta-foto di hotel Chania\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-6559\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-6559'>\n\t\t\t\tbalos-360 photo-chania town-folia hotel-folia appartamenti-agia marina-chania Creta-agia marina chania-hotel chania-hotel agia marina-creta-chania-hotel Creta-prenotazione hotel chania-prenotazione hotel chania-chania-agia marina hotel-platanias-platanias hotel -spiaggia di creta -spiaggia di Chania -foto di Chania- foto di Creta &#8211; foto di Agia Marina- luci di Chania- foto di Agia Marina-foto di Creta-foto di hotel Chania \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/maxresdefault-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/maxresdefault-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"gramvousa-360 photo-chania town-folia hotel-folia appartamenti-agia marina-chania Creta-agia marina chania-hotel chania-hotel agia marina-creta-chania-hotel Creta-prenotazione hotel chania-prenotazione hotel chania-chania-agia marina hotel-platanias-platanias hotel -spiaggia di creta -spiaggia di Chania -foto di Chania- foto di Creta - foto di Agia Marina- luci di Chania- foto di Agia Marina-foto di Creta-foto di hotel Chania\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-6537\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-6537'>\n\t\t\t\tgramvousa-360 photo-chania town-folia hotel-folia appartamenti-agia marina-chania Creta-agia marina chania-hotel chania-hotel agia marina-creta-chania-hotel Creta-prenotazione hotel chania-prenotazione hotel chania-chania-agia marina hotel-platanias-platanias hotel -spiaggia di creta -spiaggia di Chania -foto di Chania- foto di Creta &#8211; foto di Agia Marina- luci di Chania- foto di Agia Marina-foto di Creta-foto di hotel Chania  chania crete Folia hotel apartments in agia marina chania crete \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/posizione\/location10-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/location10-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"balos beach-360 photo-chania town-folia hotel-folia appartamenti-agia marina-chania Creta-agia marina chania-hotel chania-hotel agia marina-creta-chania-hotel Creta-prenotazione hotel chania-prenotazione hotel chania-chania-agia marina hotel-platanias-platanias hotel -spiaggia di creta -spiaggia di Chania -foto di Chania- foto di Creta - foto di Agia Marina- luci di Chania- foto di Agia Marina-foto di Creta-foto di hotel Chania\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-5628\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-5628'>\n\t\t\t\tbalos beach-360 photo-chania town-folia hotel-folia appartamenti-agia marina-chania Creta-agia marina chania-hotel chania-hotel agia marina-creta-chania-hotel Creta-prenotazione hotel chania-prenotazione hotel chania-chania-agia marina hotel-platanias-platanias hotel -spiaggia di creta -spiaggia di Chania -foto di Chania- foto di Creta &#8211; foto di Agia Marina- luci di Chania- foto di Agia Marina-foto di Creta-foto di hotel Chania \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/elafonisi-beach\/\">Elafonisi<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/elafonisi-l43171\/?partner_id=ZBZQVCJ&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\"> Elafonisi is located near the southeast corner of the island, 43 km from Kastelli and 76 from Chania. Access to the island is very close to the beach is about 100m on foot, because the water is very shallow! The water is pink from the thousands of shells that have grinders in time giving a special appearance on the sand.<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-438 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/7786-resized-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7786-resized-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"elafonisi beach\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/0909-resized-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/0909-resized-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"elafonisi beach\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/534-resized-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/534-resized-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"elafonisi beach\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/324-resized-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/324-resized-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"elafonisi beach\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/77-resized-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/77-resized-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"elafonisi beach\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/146-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/146-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/crete-l404\/?partner_id=ZBZQVCJ&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1303\">\u201cBook your Crete experience here\u201d<\/em><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/kedrodassos-beach\/\">Kedrodasos<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/kedrodassos-beach\/\">The cedar forest is a rare beauty of cedar trees and is located\u00a0 3km from Elafonisi eastward. It is a very quiet and clean beach with cold water used by campers during the summer who come for alternative tourism.<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-438 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/sandy_beach-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/sandy_beach-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Kedrodasos beach\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/maxresdefault-3-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/maxresdefault-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Kedrodasos beach\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/kedrodasos-chania-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Kedrodasos-Chania-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Kedrodasos-360 photo-chania town-folia hotel-folia appartamenti-agia marina-chania Creta-agia marina chania-hotel chania-hotel agia marina-creta-chania-hotel Creta-prenotazione hotel chania-prenotazione hotel chania-chania-agia marina hotel-platanias-platanias hotel -spiaggia di creta -spiaggia di Chania -foto di Chania- foto di Creta - foto di Agia Marina- luci di Chania- foto di Agia Marina-foto di Creta-foto di hotel Chania\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-6548\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-6548'>\n\t\t\t\tKedrodasos Chania Folia hotel apartments in agia marina chania crete \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/falasarna-beach\/\">Falasarna<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/falassarna-beach-l149960\/?partner_id=ZBZQVCJ&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\">The ancient Falassarna located south of Chania 59km from the city and consists of 2 major beaches.<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-438 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/falasarna-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/falasarna-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"falasarna beach-360 photo-chania town-folia hotel-folia appartamenti-agia marina-chania Creta-agia marina chania-hotel chania-hotel agia marina-creta-chania-hotel Creta-prenotazione hotel chania-prenotazione hotel chania-chania-agia marina hotel-platanias-platanias hotel -spiaggia di creta -spiaggia di Chania -foto di Chania- foto di Creta - foto di Agia Marina- luci di Chania- foto di Agia Marina-foto di Creta-foto di hotel Chania\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-6532\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-6532'>\n\t\t\t\tfalasarna beach-360 photo-chania town-folia hotel-folia appartamenti-agia marina-chania Creta-agia marina chania-hotel chania-hotel agia marina-creta-chania-hotel Creta-prenotazione hotel chania-prenotazione hotel chania-chania-agia marina hotel-platanias-platanias hotel -spiaggia di creta -spiaggia di Chania -foto di Chania- foto di Creta &#8211; foto di Agia Marina- luci di Chania- foto di Agia Marina-foto di Creta-foto di hotel Chania \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/posizione\/location02-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/location02-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"chania town-folia hotel-folia appartamenti-agia marina-chania Creta-agia marina chania-hotel chania-hotel agia marina-creta-chania-hotel Creta-prenotazione hotel chania-prenotazione hotel chania-chania-agia marina hotel-platanias-platanias hotel -spiaggia di creta -spiaggia di Chania -foto di Chania- foto di Creta - foto di Agia Marina- luci di Chania- foto di Agia Marina-foto di Creta-foto di hotel Chania\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-5596\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-5596'>\n\t\t\t\t chania town-folia hotel-folia appartamenti-agia marina-chania Creta-agia marina chania-hotel chania-hotel agia marina-creta-chania-hotel Creta-prenotazione hotel chania-prenotazione hotel chania-chania-agia marina hotel-platanias-platanias hotel -spiaggia di creta -spiaggia di Chania -foto di Chania- foto di Creta &#8211; foto di Agia Marina- luci di Chania- foto di Agia Marina-foto di Creta-foto di hotel Chania \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/posizione\/location07-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/location07-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Falasarna beach- chania town-folia hotel-folia appartamenti-agia marina-chania Creta-agia marina chania-hotel chania-hotel agia marina-creta-chania-hotel Creta-prenotazione hotel chania-prenotazione hotel chania-chania-agia marina hotel-platanias-platanias hotel -spiaggia di creta -spiaggia di Chania -foto di Chania- foto di Creta - foto di Agia Marina- luci di Chania- foto di Agia Marina-foto di Creta-foto di hotel Chania\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-5616\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-5616'>\n\t\t\t\tFalasarna beach- chania town-folia hotel-folia appartamenti-agia marina-chania Creta-agia marina chania-hotel chania-hotel agia marina-creta-chania-hotel Creta-prenotazione hotel chania-prenotazione hotel chania-chania-agia marina hotel-platanias-platanias hotel -spiaggia di creta -spiaggia di Chania -foto di Chania- foto di Creta &#8211; foto di Agia Marina- luci di Chania- foto di Agia Marina-foto di Creta-foto di hotel Chania \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/sfakia-loutro-agia-roumeli-south-crete\/\">Agia Roumeli \u2013 Loutro<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/sfakia-loutro-agia-roumeli-south-crete\/\">Agia Roumeli is a small village which Samaria Gorge leads to and is part of village of Sfakia. The beach has crystal clear water and access is only possible either by walking through the gorge or by boat from Sfakia and Paleochora. You can stay overnight at the apartments available in Agia Roumeli. From here, you can visit Loutro, another small picturesque hamlet where access can not be otherwise than only by boat from Agia Roumeli or Chora Sfakia.<\/a><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-7' class='gallery galleryid-438 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/360_f_115281035_0uitrvk1vmk35l4u7odq7elserembm41-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/360_F_115281035_0UiTRvk1VMk35L4u7OdQ7ELSEremBm41-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"loutro crete\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-11429\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-11429'>\n\t\t\t\tloutro crete\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/loutro_village_crete_42-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Loutro_Village_Crete_42-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"loutro crete\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-11424\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-11424'>\n\t\t\t\tloutro crete\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/dcim-100media-dji_0249-jpg-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Kreta_Crete_268_Loutro-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"loutro crete\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-11419\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-11419'>\n\t\t\t\tDCIM\/100MEDIA\/DJI_0249.JPG\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/seitan-limania-l168505\/?partner_id=ZBZQVCJ&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\">Seitan Limania<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/seitan-limania-chania\/\">Seitan Limania is a secluded and picturesque beach located on the Akrotiri Peninsula, in the northeast of Chania, Crete. The name \u201cSeitan Limania\u201d means \u201cSatan harbours\u201d in Greek, and the beach is also known as \u201cDevil\u2019s Port\u201d.<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/seitan-limania-chania\/\">The beach is nestled between steep cliffs, and it is accessible via a steep and narrow path. The path can be challenging, and visitors are advised to wear appropriate footwear and exercise caution.<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Despite its difficult access, Seitan Limania is a popular destination among locals and visitors, who are drawn to its crystal-clear turquoise waters and stunning natural beauty. The beach is relatively small, and it can get crowded during peak season.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors can enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the clear waters, as well as exploring the nearby cliffs and caves. The beach is also a popular spot for hiking and photography, offering stunning views of the Aegean Sea and the surrounding coastline.<\/p>\n<p>There are no facilities or amenities available at Seitan Limania, so visitors are advised to bring their own food, water, and beach equipment. However, the beach\u2019s secluded and unspoiled environment makes it a perfect destination for those looking to escape the crowds and enjoy a peaceful and natural setting.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Seitan Limania is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Chania, Crete, offering stunning natural beauty, crystal-clear waters, and a peaceful and secluded environment.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-8' class='gallery galleryid-438 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/seitan-3-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/SEITAN-3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"seitan limania\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/seitanlimania-570-2-2-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/seitanlimania-570-3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"seitan limania\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/katholiko_seitan-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Katholiko_Seitan-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"seitan limania\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/crete-l404\/?partner_id=ZBZQVCJ&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1303\">\u201cBook your Crete experience here\u201d<\/em><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\">Book your stay at Folia Hotel and enjoy proximity to these incredible destinations.<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"218\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"218\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"218\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"408\"><strong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"279\">Do I need a car to visit these places in western Crete?<\/strong><br data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"282\" \/>A car gives the most flexibility, but several destinations can also be reached by organised excursions or public bus services.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"601\"><strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"464\">Which places are easiest to visit without driving?<\/strong><br data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"467\" \/>Chania Old Town, Falasarna and some beaches near the main road are easier with bus or tours, while remote areas usually require a car.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"766\"><strong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"655\">Can I visit more than one place in the same day?<\/strong><br data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"658\" \/>Yes, but it is better to combine nearby locations and keep a relaxed pace instead of trying to see too much.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"929\"><strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"816\">Which destination is best for a first visit?<\/strong><br data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"819\" \/>Many visitors start with Balos or Elafonissi, then explore smaller villages and beaches on the following days.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1095\"><strong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"974\">Are these places suitable for families?<\/strong><br data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"977\" \/>Most beaches and towns are suitable for all ages, while hikes or steep paths like Seitan Limania require more caution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1255\"><strong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1148\">Can the reception help me plan my daily routes?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1151\" \/>Of course. We can suggest routes based on weather, distance and how much time you want to spend driving.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1407\"><strong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1315\">What is the best time of day to visit popular beaches?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1318\" \/>Early morning is usually quieter and more comfortable, especially during July and August.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1407\">\n<p data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1407\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>The next post is another experience<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"i17ImQMAja\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/why-choose-an-adults-only-hotel-in-chania\/\">Why Choose an Adults-Only Hotel in Chania ?<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Why Choose an Adults-Only Hotel in Chania ?&#8221; &#8212; Folia Hotel Agia Marina Chania\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/why-choose-an-adults-only-hotel-in-chania\/embed\/#?secret=8Upn6zwDY7#?secret=i17ImQMAja\" data-secret=\"i17ImQMAja\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the dramatic Samaria Gorge to the sandy shores of Balos and Elafonisi, Western Crete is full of must-see destinations that are easy to reach from Folia Hotel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10854,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Visit Places In Crete","_seopress_titles_desc":"Visit Places In Crete Staying at the Folia Hotel Apartments, nestled in the idyllic locale of Agia Marina,","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[278],"tags":[538,9,10,11,12,13,533,14,16,363,365,364,17,18,361,362,360,358,357,359,534,19,20,21,47,48,224,49,537,22,23,24,536,25,26,27,28,535,29,30,31,32,33,354,34,35,36,37,539,38,356,355,532,298,299],"class_list":["post-438","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-adventure","tag-agia-roumeli","tag-balos","tag-balos-beach","tag-balos-gramvousa","tag-balos-lagoon","tag-beaches","tag-best-beach-in-crete","tag-boat-to-loutro-sfakia","tag-chania-holidays-2022","tag-chania-holidays-crete","tag-chania-holidays-tui","tag-chania-old-town","tag-chania-town","tag-cheap-holidays-to-chania","tag-cheap-holidays-to-chania-crete","tag-cheap-holidays-to-crete","tag-crete-holidays-from-danmark","tag-crete-holidays-from-ireland","tag-crete-holidays-from-sweden","tag-culture","tag-falasarna","tag-falasarna-beach","tag-falassarna","tag-folia-apartments","tag-folia-hotel","tag-foliaapartments","tag-foliahotel","tag-food","tag-gorge","tag-gramvousa","tag-harbour-of-chania","tag-history","tag-kasteli","tag-kedrodasos","tag-kedrodasos-beach","tag-kissamos","tag-landmarks","tag-loutro","tag-old-harbour","tag-old-port","tag-paleochora","tag-paleochora-beach","tag-places-to-go-crete","tag-port-chania","tag-port-of-chania","tag-samaria","tag-samaria-gorge","tag-scenery","tag-sougia-beach","tag-top-10-places-to-go-in-crete","tag-top-places-to-go-crete","tag-tourism","tag-visitcrete","tag-visitgreece"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/438","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=438"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/438\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15094,"href":"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/438\/revisions\/15094"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10854"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=438"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=438"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foliahotel.gr\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=438"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}