Location: Souda
Top Things to do in Souda
What to do and see in Souda, Greece: The Best Places and Tips
Souda (Greek: Σούδα) is a town and former municipality in the Chania regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Chania, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 22.007 km (8.497 sq mi). It is an important ferry and naval port at the head of Souda Bay.
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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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!
4. 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!
5. Old Venetian Harbor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
6. Ancient Aptera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 567 reviews
Reviewed By balgorfirenze - Firenze, Italia
Roman Hellenic city over a hill overlooking the Akrotiri Bay. Beautiful Roman theater perfectly restored. It impresses the length of the wall circle that embraces this altar to demonstrate the vastness of the city. But apart from the theater, a villa, the spas and the tanks, there is little to see. Interesting is the small monastery of Saint John, a religious and military building at the same time.
7. Chania Venetian Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 996 reviews
Reviewed By taftdev - Randolph Center, Vermont
Take the time to walk out to lighthouse. The harbor and city take on a whole new look. When the light is behind you the city just seems to glow.
8. Cretan Daily Cruises - Souda Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Black Pearl, our pirate ship, departs from the port of Souda for our daily pirate cruise and our night cruise in the bay of Souda. Souda is a coastal municipal unit in the Municipality of Chania, taking over the entire southwestern part of the homonymous bay, which is the biggest and safest natural harbor of the Mediterranean
Reviewed By Arlene and Jer B - Germany
During our recent family vacation to Crete we decided to do a ship cruise. We were originally planning on the evening sunset cruise for our daughter's 16th birthday dinner, but unfortunately the evening cruises are only scheduled once a week on Saturday and that didn't fit our schedule due to late arrival and departure on a Saturday. In the website it says that during the summer they may have 2 cruises per week, but I guess not enough people were wanting to take the evening cruise. So, we took the pirate for a day cruise. The crew was very welcoming and super friendly! They offer snacks, food, ice cream, drinks, & yes even adult beverages. :) I had called a few days ahead of time to request a cake and flowers for our daughter's special day. They were very accommodating to us and our needs. Everyone made us feel special and like we were their very own family. During the cruise if you have littles, they keep them very entertained with plenty of activities such as face painting, pirate costumes and games. They drop anchor 3 times during the cruise so you can jump off the plank into the water for a nice cool down. The views are absolutely stunning everywhere you look, with turquoise blue Mediterranean water from every direction. For lunch they dock at Marathi beach for about 3 hrs.so you can have lunch or swim, whatever you prefer, or both! They depart at 10 am and return around 4 pm. At 22€ per person, this is definitely a bang for your buck! Although we originally wanted the evening cruise, we still were not disappointed. We had so much fun and would definitely recommend this to anyone and would totally do this again and again and again! :)
9. The Venizelos Tombs
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By Rufus B - Beckenham, United Kingdom
this is a place to wander and enjoy views and maybe stop for an icecream coffee or cake - enjoy the fact that other people have sought it out too for a stroll and to chat and relax
in itself the Gardens are unexceptional but it is rare to be able to look down on a whole city from such a vantage point and to pick out the famous landmarks and the places one has been to and enjoyed "down below"
10. Verekinthos Arts and Crafts Village
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Ema R - Crete, Greece
unexpected attraction just few minutes drive from chania town-crafts village with show rooms and studios with workshops: jewellery, pottery, glass makers. Good to shop directly from artists.
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