Favorite Corners - Chania
Winter on the isle of Crete. The tourists have not yet arrived nor has the sea gathered its full warmth from the sun. Our days are sunny and quiet, filled with walks along Nea Chora beach and meandering the cobblestone streets of this sleepy fishing village, watching as it readies itself for the impending crush of summer crowds. We've seen the sights, savoured the food, and adored the animals from a far, so to wrap up, here are a few of our favorite Cretan corners. Efharisto!
Our first glimpse of Chania as we arrived from the airport.
The old town promenade, lined with restaurants and shops overlooking the bay.
At the entrance to Firkas Fortress with the Mosque of the Janissaries in the background (the oldest Ottoman building in Crete).
Church of Eisodion tis Theotoku
Old town is full of little streets to explore.
A perfect little corner.
The tiniest taxi ever!
Fountain in the middle of Sintrivani Square.
Morning walks along Nea Chora beach.
The Venetian lighthouse, originally built at the end of the 16th century.
The old Venetian harbour where the Venetians used to repair their galleys...back in the 1300's.
Walking along the sea wall