Top Things to do in Akrotiri
What to do and see in Akrotiri, Greece: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Akrotiri, Greece including Greek National Football Museum, Souda Bay War Cemetery, Seitan Limania Beach, Jeep Safari, Kalathas Beach, Agii Apostoli Beach, Marathi beach, Old Venetian Harbor, Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada), Museum of Typography.
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1. Greek National Football Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 385 reviews
A unique Museum, the biggest one for a National Football Team, the Greek National Football Team, which was European Champions in 2004, located in the Old City of Chania and has over 1000 exhibits, balls from World Cup and Euro games, official shirts, photos and thw whole history of Greek football.
Reviewed By clairestraveltales
The owner clearly has a love for football and his collection of memorabilia, for which he has needed to extended the premises so he can display it all properly. After learning I am a Liverpool fan, he produced a reds shirt of his own for me to try on and photograph. There was something magical about Greece winning the Euro's in 2004 and this is captured in this museum. There is even some grass from the oitch! No entrance fee but there is donation box which I was very happy to contribute to.
2. Souda Bay War Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 314 reviews
Suda Bay War Cemetery is located approximately 5 km east from the centre of Chania (Xania). There are now 1,500 Commonwealth servicemen of the Second World War buried or commemorated in the cemetery. 776 of the burials are unidentified but special memorials commemorate a number of casualties believed to be buried among them. The cemetery also contains 19 First World War burials brought in from Suda Bay Consular Cemetery, 1 being unidentified. There are also 7 burials of other nationalities and 37 non-war burials.
Reviewed By David A - Boston, United Kingdom
This cemetery is a noble tribute to those who died in the Chania area mainly during World War II. Beautifully green and situated overlooking one of the largest natural harbours in the world. It is worth Reading the back story of the massive fight to retain the airport at Maleme. I had no idea that many of those buried here are from Australia and in particular from New Zealand. The only problem is getting here without a car. I travelled by bus from Chania and then walked, but it is a busy road and there is no footpath so take care. You won’t forget this place.
3. Seitan Limania Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 667 reviews
Reviewed By Sarah B - Guildford, United Kingdom
A rugged walk down from the car park, right hand path less slippery in the winter months leads to a beautiful small sandy cove beach with a long clean entrance with high rock sides, not for the faint hearted! Even on a Thursday in early December we were not alone, could be chaotic in the warmer months if not dangerous accessing through the steep rock descent along narrow ledges
4. Jeep Safari
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By Neil M - Dunblane, United Kingdom
Despite being dubious about a jeep safari after a bumpy, dusty, contact lens destroying on in Bulgaria, this was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Crete - largely down to the knowledge and humour of driver / guide Nikos! He was exceptional! The tour is in relative comfort of Landrover Defenders taking you high into the Mountains of Crete on some downright dodgy tracks you couldn't attempt yourself!
We saw the sides of Crete away from the tourist trails, saw mountain top vultures, visited the Cave Of Zeus, tried locally made raki, tried more, bought some of said raki, fed goats, tried locally produced mountain goat cheese, bought cheese, had an awesome barbeque lunch with locally produced wine...
All in all a "must do" trip - tell Nikos & Simon we said hi!
5. Kalathas Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By Monica Y
We visited this beach in July and it is a small but not overcrowded beach. The water is calm and clear and it seems very family-friendly. Absolutely perfect for swimming! There is also a taverna on the beach that serves excellent food for very good prices.
6. Agii Apostoli Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 643 reviews
Reviewed By Susiethebaker - Newton stewart
Clean beach with crystal clear water. Wonderful in late afternoon when the sun hits the far corner of the sand and young children dash about, building sand Castles and playing in the shallows.
No lifeguard station on this beach and although it seems very safe, once out in deep water, the headlands and the island opposite Agia Maria can cause undertow and rips. Be careful.
As with many Beaches in Chania region these days, there are too many sun beds and several expensive hotels whose sunbeds jut close to the waters edge and their advertisements imply private beach. Not so.
We joined the local people at the end of the beach in the soft sand, the most sheltered and the best bit.
Just behind is Iguana beach and there are several lovely bays along this stretch within minutes walk eastwards.
7. Marathi beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 297 reviews
Reviewed By Sarah B - Guildford, United Kingdom
We arrived early before the crowds to enjoy the tranquility of this delightful bay The sea was beautifully calm and easy to swim without strain
8. Old Venetian Harbor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
9. Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By cohenfamily_12 - Israel
We went to this monastery after visiting Arkoudiotissa cave nearby. The monastery is well located and have nice little museum that explains the history of the place.
There is a small admission to enter the monastery and you can walk around the yard and climb to the roof.
On the left side of the entrance there is a small shop that sells products of the monastery. Tha wines are good and so is the honey and olive oil. We bought the orange balsamic vinegar which is very good!
10. Museum of Typography
Overall Ratings
5 based on 81 reviews
Museum collection includes hard to find printing presses and other machines from the 19th century as well as tools and objects that present the development of typography from the days of Gutenberg up to our days. Rare books and newspapers as well as our precious lithographies travel the visitor in the art of Typography and the local history of Crete. Visitors are encouraged to print on the old printing presses. During the winter, besides our daily schedule, the museum is also open on the first Sunday of the month 10:00 - 15:00 and available for group visits on different days and hours.
Reviewed By valovalo1 - Finland
Could not imagine that I could find such a lovely and intereting place in chania. If you are an antique lover, or a specialist on typography, then do not miss this museumThank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy that you enjoyed your visit! We hope to see you again in the near future!
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